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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026. We are committed to protecting your personal information and transparent data stewardship.

1. Information We Collect

Borrow collects minimal information strictly necessary to facilitate safe, peer-to-peer item sharing within local communities:

  • Account Information: Name, verified email address, and optional profile photo.
  • Listing Data: Item photos, titles, descriptions, category classifications, and condition notes.
  • Lending Records: Start and return dates, handover confirmation status, and exchange completion timestamps.
  • No Continuous GPS: Borrow does not continuously track your real-time GPS location in the background.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your information exclusively to:

  • Facilitate the discovery and coordination of shared items between peers.
  • Power the in-app Borrow AI Assistant for query suggestions.
  • Ensure community safety, resolve reported disputes, and enforce listing guidelines.
  • Authenticate users and protect account security.

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to advertisers or data brokers. Information is only shared:

  • With other users on a mutual basis when coordinating an active handover or exchange.
  • When required by applicable legal obligations or law enforcement requests.

4. Storage & Account Deletion

You have full control over your data. You can delete your account and associated listings directly within the app via Profile → Settings → Delete Account.

Upon account deletion, all active listings and personal profile data are permanently purged from active systems.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to access, rectify, export, or delete your personal data. You may exercise these rights directly within app settings or via our support team.

6. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or data inquiries, please use our Report an Issue & Contact form.