Privacy Policy
Effective date: April 19, 2026
Reality Quest ("we", "us", "the app") is built and operated by Quixotical
(the developer of this app). This page explains what data we collect, how
it's used, and your choices.
TL;DR
- Reality Quest runs almost entirely on your device.
- We don't have user accounts, don't store your scans on a server, and
don't sell your data to anyone.
- The features that talk to outside services (AI analysis, IAP, OAuth
logins) are listed below — those services' own privacy policies apply.
What stays on your device
These never leave your iPhone:
- Your onboarding profile and skills
- Your active quests, accepted opportunities, and earnings logs
- Your Sprint Quest goals and Lifeline Mode plans
- Your saved Dream Board items
- Bookmarked opportunities and scan history
- Sign-in credentials (we hash passwords on-device with SHA-256; no copy
is sent anywhere)
Permissions we request
- **Camera**: scanning your environment for opportunities. Photos are
processed by AI providers (see below) and not stored on our servers.
- **Photo Library**: selecting existing photos for Mix & Match Scan.
- **Location**: showing nearby companies in Business Radar and enabling
Feelers cross-town matching. Location is never sent to any server we
control.
- **Bluetooth + Local Network**: peer-to-peer Feelers networking. Feelers
exchanges data directly between phones over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi —
nothing is routed through our servers.
- **Calendar**: optionally adding industry events to your calendar.
- **Notifications**: alerts for matched Feelers signals and Sprint Quest
progress.
You can deny or revoke any of these in iOS Settings → Reality Quest. The
app will show clear "permission required" cards explaining what each
feature needs.
Third-party services
Reality Quest uses the following services to power AI features. When you
scan or generate quests, your photos and prompts are sent to one of these
providers:
- Anthropic (Claude API) — text + vision analysis
https://www.anthropic.com/legal/privacy
- **Google** (Gemini API) — vision fallback
https://policies.google.com/privacy
- OpenAI(GPT-4o API) — vision fallback
https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
These providers process your images and text only to generate the
response. They are contractually prohibited from training on your data.
We don't store the responses on our servers either.
Optional integrations (only active if you connect them):
- **Pinterest** — OAuth login + read access to your boards for Dream
Board imports. https://policy.pinterest.com/en/privacy-policy
- **LinkedIn** — skills import for Hustle DNA.
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
- **Sketchfab** — 3D model search for Dream Board items.
https://sketchfab.com/privacy
- **Apple StoreKit** — in-app purchases. Card details never reach us.
https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/
What we don't do
- We don't sell your data to anyone.
- We don't have third-party advertising trackers in the app.
- We don't track you across other apps.
- We don't have access to other users' data on your behalf.
- We don't have a backend collecting usage analytics in the current
release.
## Data retention
Anything stored on your device stays there until you delete the app or
clear it from Settings. Uninstalling the app erases all local data. The
AI providers above retain transient inputs only as long as their
respective policies allow.
Children
Reality Quest is not directed at children under 13. We don't knowingly
collect data from children. If you believe a child has used the app,
contact us at the address below and we'll help you remove anything
stored locally.
Your rights
- **Delete data**: uninstall the app or use the "Reset" option in
Profile → Settings.
- **Disconnect integrations**: revoke Pinterest / LinkedIn access in
those services' security settings.
- **Revoke permissions**: iOS Settings → Reality Quest.
- **Stop notifications**: iOS Settings → Notifications → Reality Quest.
Changes
We'll update this page when our practices change. The "Effective date"
at the top will reflect the latest revision. Material changes will be
announced in-app on next launch.
Contact
For privacy questions or general support: veronica@quixotical.world
Or visit quixotical.world/realityquest/support