The short version: Banner does not collect, store, or share your personal data. All message content stays on your devices. We don't have servers that receive your messages, and we don't track how you use the app. This policy explains exactly what does and doesn't happen.
About This Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Banner ("we", "our", or "us") handles information when you use the Banner iOS app (BannerRemote) and the Banner tvOS app. Banner is developed and operated as an independent app.
We are committed to being transparent about our data practices. Because Banner is designed to work entirely on-device, there is very little data handling to describe — but we want to be clear and thorough nonetheless.
Information We Do Not Collect
Banner is built on a privacy-first architecture. We do not collect, store, transmit to our servers, or have access to:
- The text content of any messages you create or display
- Your name, email address, phone number, or any contact information
- Your location data
- Your photos or media (these are accessed locally on your device only)
- Your Apple ID or iCloud credentials
- Analytics about how you use the app
- Crash reports (these are handled by Apple, if you have opted in through iOS settings)
- Any identifiers that could be used to track you across apps or websites
How Your Devices Communicate
Banner uses Apple's MultipeerConnectivity framework to send messages directly from your iPhone to your Apple TV. This communication:
- Happens entirely over your local Wi-Fi network or Bluetooth — it never leaves your home or office network
- Does not route through any Banner servers or third-party infrastructure
- Is a direct peer-to-peer connection between your devices
- Is not stored, logged, or accessible by us
Your messages are transmitted directly between your own devices. We have no technical ability to intercept or view them.
In-App Purchases
Banner offers optional one-time purchases (Personal and Pro tiers) processed entirely through Apple's App Store and StoreKit. We do not handle any payment information directly.
- All transactions are managed by Apple
- We receive only a confirmation that a purchase was made — no financial details
- Your purchase receipt is stored locally on your device by Apple
- Apple's privacy policy governs the payment process
You can restore purchases at any time from within the app without creating an account with us.
Photo Library Access
If you use the photo background feature (Personal and Pro tiers), Banner will request access to your photo library. This access is:
- Only used to let you select a photo for use as a background on your Apple TV screen
- Processed entirely on your device — photos are never uploaded anywhere
- Governed by iOS permission controls — you can revoke access at any time in Settings
We do not have access to your photos, and they are not transmitted beyond your local network during the message display process.
Third-Party Services
Banner does not integrate with advertising networks, analytics platforms, or social media tracking. The only third-party involvement is:
- Apple App Store — for app distribution and purchase processing
- Apple TestFlight — used during beta testing phases (governed by Apple's own privacy policy)
- Apple Crash Reporting — only if you have opted into sharing diagnostics with developers via iOS Settings
We do not sell, rent, or share any data with third parties, because we do not collect any data to begin with.
Children's Privacy
Banner does not knowingly collect any personal information from anyone, including children under the age of 13. Because the app does not collect personal data, it presents no privacy risk to children.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have inadvertently collected information about a child, please contact us and we will take prompt action.
Your Rights & Choices
Because Banner does not collect personal data, there is no data held by us to access, correct, export, or delete. However, you retain full control over:
- Photo access — revoke at any time via iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Photos
- Local app data — delete all app data by uninstalling Banner from your device
- Purchases — manage subscriptions and purchase history through your Apple ID settings
Changes to This Policy
If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide notice through the app.
Your continued use of Banner after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please get in touch: