Bang Bang Studios
Car Codex

Privacy Policy

Car Codex · Bang Bang Studios · Last updated: November 6, 2026

This policy explains what the Car Codex app collects, how it is used, and the choices you have. The app is developed by Andre Villanueva, doing business as Bang Bang Studios ("we", "us").

1. Summary

  • There is no account and no sign-in. The app does not ask for your name, email address or phone number.
  • We run no servers for this app and do not collect any personal information.
  • There are no ads, and no analytics or tracking SDKs.
  • An optional AI feature sends data to Anthropic (Claude) only when you use it, with your own API key.

2. Information stored on your device

The following stays on your device. We never receive it.

  • Cars, parts, issues, maintenance and cost records
  • Documents, receipts, tickets and photos you add
  • Reminders and settings

3. iCloud

Your garage syncs through your own iCloud account. If you share a car, the people you invite see only the details your sharing preset allows, and you can revoke or expire a share at any time. iCloud data is stored by Apple under your Apple Account and is not accessible to us. See Apple's Privacy Policy.

4. Optional AI feature

The AI feature is off until you add your own Anthropic (Claude) API key, which is stored in your device's Keychain. When you use it, the app sends your messages and any photos or documents you attach, plus details of the car you're asking about directly from your device to Anthropic (Claude). We do not receive or store this data. These requests are governed by your agreement with the provider and its privacy policy. Remove your key in the app's settings to stop all AI requests.

5. Device permissions

The app asks before using any of these, and you can change your choice at any time in Settings.

  • Camera: To photograph your car, parts, receipts and documents.
  • Photo Library: To add photos you choose.
  • Notifications: Local reminders for renewals, maintenance and court dates.
  • Calendar (optional): To add a reminder to your calendar when you ask.

6. Data we don't collect

  • Your name, email address, phone number or postal address
  • Your precise or approximate location
  • Contacts, browsing history or search history
  • Advertising identifiers, or anything used to track you across apps
  • Usage analytics or crash reports

7. Your choices

  • Turn device permissions on or off at any time in Settings.
  • Turn off iCloud for the app in Settings, then your name, then iCloud, to keep everything on this device only.
  • Leave the AI feature off, or remove your Anthropic (Claude) key, and the app makes no AI requests.
  • Delete the app to remove everything it stored on your device.

8. Sale and sharing of data

We do not sell or share your personal information, and we do not track you across other companies' apps or websites.

9. Retention and deletion

Delete any item in the app, or delete the app to remove everything stored on your device. To remove synced data, delete it from your iCloud storage in Settings. Because we never receive your data, there is nothing for us to delete on our side.

10. Your rights

Depending on where you live (for example under the GDPR, UK GDPR or CCPA/CPRA), you may have the right to access, correct or delete personal information. Because this app does not send personal information to us, you can exercise these rights directly in the app. Email us with any question or request and we will reply within 30 days.

11. Children

The app is suitable for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including children under 13.

12. Changes and contact

If this policy changes, we will update this page and the date above, and note the change below. Questions: CarCodex@bangbangstudios.net. Privacy requests can also go to privacy@bangbangstudios.net. Andre Villanueva, doing business as Bang Bang Studios, California, USA.

Changes to this policy

  • November 6, 2026: first version of this policy.