This privacy policy and terms of use applies to the ACNH Pocket Guide app and related services provided by DapperAppDeveloper ("we", "us", "our").

Summary

By default, ACNH Pocket Guide runs using local, on-device storage. We do not collect data from you unless you choose to use optional features that exports your data across a network connection (for example, Cloud Backup).

When Cloud Backup is enabled and used, we collect and process limited data strictly to provide that backup service (described below). We do not sell or share your data and we do not use it for advertising.

Updated: January 27, 2026

Clarified Cloud Backup data collection and processing, removed Sentry references, clarified Catalog Scanner on-device processing/no collection, tighten legalize

Updated: February 24, 2024

Added information about cloud backup service data deletion

Updated: December 8, 2022

Added information about the Catalog Scanner app

Updated: January 25, 2022

Added more policy information, new website therefore new format

Updated: January 18, 2022

Added information regarding crash analytics and logging, policy formatting, title changes

Updated: January 12, 2022

Added information regarding Firebase, liabilities of Terms of Use, and Licenses

Updated: October 22, 2021

To reflect new library changes with importing/exporting data and the cloud backup feature

App Data

Importing/Exporting Data to Local Storage Permissions

The (Expo React Native) SDK and the implementation of exporting data require the user to specify a local folder on their device. We use the latest Android library, meaning only the folder you specify the app will be able to write the file to. Importing data requires the user to specify a local file on their device. The app will only read and only has access to that selected file.

Importing/exporting is optional. The app will not request any additional permissions beyond what is necessary for the features you choose to use.

Stored Data (On Device)

Your in-app data is stored locally on your device using the React Native Async Storage library:
https://github.com/react-native-async-storage/async-storage

Local data can be cleared by going to:
Settings > Reset Data > Reset
(this cannot be undone)
Or by clearing application data and cache in your device settings.

Cloud Backup (Optional)

If you enable and use Cloud Backup, the app will collect and transmit data to provide that service. Cloud Backup is maintained using Google Firebase services.

What we collect/process for Cloud Backup

When Cloud Backup is used, we process and store:
• Account identifiers you provide (such as email/username) to create and access your backup account
• Authentication data (your password is encrypted; we do not store it in plaintext)
• Backup content (your ACNH Pocket Guide app data that you choose to upload, either manually or automatically based on your settings)

How we use Cloud Backup data

Cloud Backup data is used only to:
• authenticate you
• store and restore your backup content to your account
• support account recovery flows where applicable (for example, verifying identity for password reset)

To learn more about Google Firebase’s privacy practices, see:
https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy/

Retention and deletion

Data stored via Cloud Backup may be deleted by the service provider if an account is inactive for an extended period. Data may also persist for a period of time unless you request removal or delete your account (where the feature is available).
More information can be found under 'Account Deletion' of the FAQ page.

Diagnostics and Crash Reporting

We do not run third-party crash reporting that collects and transmits your crash data as a service. If you contact support, you may choose to share information (such as screenshots or logs) to help diagnose issues.

Terms of Use

By downloading, installing, or using this application, you agree to this Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use.

The app is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

While we make reasonable efforts to keep information accurate, content may be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, profits, or goodwill arising from your use of the app.

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the app or related services (including Cloud Backup) at any time.

Intellectual Property, Licenses, Attribution, and Disclaimer

ACNH Pocket Guide is an independent, fan-made companion application and is not affiliated with, endorsed, sponsored, or specifically approved by Nintendo Co., Ltd. or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. Nintendo, Animal Crossing, and related names and assets are trademarks and copyrighted works of Nintendo and/or its licensors.

This app may display certain game-related visual references (including low-resolution images or icons) solely for the purpose of identifying and cataloging in-game items, characters, and concepts, and to support commentary, reference, and informational use within the app. Where applicable, these images are presented in a limited, non-substitutive manner and are not intended to replace the original game content. These visual reference assets are not distributed in the app bundle itself, and where applicable, are downloaded externally.

Any high-quality images, illustrations, layouts, and UI visuals shown in the app may be "inspired by" the Animal Crossing: New Horizons aesthetic and are original works created for this app and are not direct reproductions of Nintendo’s original art assets.

All rights in third-party content remain the property of their respective owners.

Other Licenses

Additional licenses may be provided within the app itself and are only listed here for informative purposes.

Twemoji Icons Graphics licensed under CC-BY 4.0
Font Awesome icons
FlatIcons: from 'Freepik' and 'Pixel perfect'
All game data sourced from the community created spreadsheet
Translations sourced from the community spreadsheet

Policy Information

We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected by the "Updated" date at the top of this document.

Catalog Scanner App

The Catalog Scanner application has separate behavior from ACNH Pocket Guide with respect to data processing and cloud backup services: All scanning and recognition is processed on device and no data is collected by us for the Catalog Scanner app. The catalog scanner does not provide any cloud backup services, and therefore no data is transmitted off the device.

The Catalog Scanner app does not transmit scanned images or recognized text to us. The app is fully functional without internet. When exporting to ACNH Pocket Guide, the clipboard is used and user interaction is required to transfer data.

The catalog collection is stored locally on device using Flutter Shared Preferences: https://pub.dev/packages/shared_preferences. This collection can be cleared within the application or by clearing application data and cache in device settings.

The Catalog Scanner app requires the camera solely for scanning catalog entries. Google ML Kit is used for text recognition: https://developers.google.com/ml-kit. ML Kit terms: https://developers.google.com/ml-kit/terms.