Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 5, 2026

The short version. Manor OS keeps your home audit data on your iPhone. There are no accounts, no Manor OS servers that receive your data, no analytics, no advertising, and no tracking. The one optional exception: if you compare rate plans, your ZIP code is sent to a public utility rate database to look up your utility’s tariffs.

Who we are

Manor OS is a home energy audit app for iPhone, published by Manor OS (“we”, “us”). You can reach us at omer@manoros.com.

What the app stores, and where

The information below is stored only on your device, in the app’s private storage. We never receive a copy.

Homes, rooms, room measurements from LiDAR scans, equipment, appliances, lighting, and the utility bill details you enter or import
Photos you capture or choose for equipment labels, appliances, and utility bills, if you choose to save them in the app
Calculated results such as efficiency grades, upgrade recommendations, and reports you generate
Utility usage files and thermostat runtime files you import (for example Green Button or ecobee exports), and your answers to the no-cost fixes questions
Smart-device details you enter, such as whether a device is connected and which app it uses, and your electric utility’s name
App preferences, such as whether onboarding is complete and your energy rate settings
If you add one, your OpenEI API key, stored in the iOS Keychain on your device

We do not require you to create an account, and the app does not ask for your name, email address, phone number, or any other contact details.

What we collect

Nothing. Manor OS does not send your audit data, photos, measurements, or location to us or to any third party for analytics, advertising, profiling, or tracking. The only data that leaves your device for a third party is the ZIP code and API key used for the optional rate plan lookup described below. The app contains no third-party analytics, advertising, or crash-reporting software. If that ever changes, we will update this policy and the in-app disclosures before the change takes effect.

Permissions the app asks for

Camera. Used to scan rooms with LiDAR and to photograph equipment labels, appliances, and bills. Images are processed on your device (including text recognition) and are not uploaded to us.
Photo library. Used only when you choose to import a utility bill image. The app receives only the images you select, and processes them on your device.
Location (while using the app). Optional. Used to suggest your climate zone and state for energy calculations. We use approximate location, and it is not stored on any server of ours.
Notifications. Optional. Used for an on-device monthly reminder to review your home report. The reminder is scheduled locally by iOS. We do not run a push notification server.

You can change any of these permissions at any time in iOS Settings > Manor OS.

Apple services used for addresses and maps

When you type a home address, search for an address, use your current location to find your address, or view a map, the app uses Apple’s Maps and Core Location services (address suggestions, geocoding, and map display). Your search text or coordinates are sent to Apple to return results. That exchange is between your device and Apple and is governed by Apple’s Privacy Policy. Manor OS does not receive or keep that information on any server.

Rate plan lookup (optional)

When you tap Compare on the Rate Plans screen, the app sends the ZIP code you enter (prefilled from your home address) and your own OpenEI API key to the OpenEI Utility Rate Database (api.openei.org), a public database of utility tariffs run for the U.S. Department of Energy. It returns the residential rate plans for that area, and the app prices your usage on each plan on your device. No other information is sent. Nothing is sent unless you tap Compare, and the feature only works after you add your own free API key. OpenEI’s handling of that request is governed by its own terms and privacy policy.

Links to program websites

Rebate and grid program cards link to utility and government websites. Tapping a link opens it in your browser; the app does not send any of your data with the link.

Sharing and exporting

Manor OS does not share your data on its own. If you export a report or PDF, or use the share button, the file or text is handed to the iOS share sheet and goes only where you choose to send it (for example Messages, Mail, Files, or AirDrop). What happens to it after that is governed by the app or person you send it to.

Backups

Manor OS does not sync your data through iCloud or any server of ours. Like other apps, its data may be included in your device backups (such as an iCloud or computer backup) if you have those turned on in iOS. Those backups are controlled by you and Apple.

Your choices and deleting your data

Delete a home in the app by swiping it on the home list and confirming. You can also delete individual rooms, equipment, and appliances.
Delete the Manor OS app from your iPhone to remove all of its stored data from the device.
Turn off camera, photo, location, or notification access at any time in iOS Settings.

Because we do not hold your data, there is nothing on our side to access, correct, or delete. If you have a privacy question or request, email us and we will respond.

Children

Manor OS is a general-audience utility for homeowners and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including children.

Security

Your data stays within the app’s sandbox on your device and is protected by the security features of iOS, including your device passcode. No method of storage is perfectly secure, so we recommend keeping your device locked and updated.

Changes to this policy

If we change this policy, we will post the updated version on this page and change the effective date above. If a change affects how your data is handled, we will also tell you in the app.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email omer@manoros.com.