Privacy Policy

Your reading life is your own

Last updated: February 2, 2026

Overview

Offshelf is a reading tracker app designed with privacy in mind. Your reading data stays on your device—we have no way to see it, access it, or share it.

Data Stored Locally

The following data is stored locally on your device:

  • Books you add to your library (titles, authors, page counts)
  • Reading sessions (start time, end time, pages read)
  • Your reading streaks and achievements
  • App preferences and settings

This data is stored using SQLite and never leaves your device.

Camera Access

Offshelf requests camera access solely to scan book barcodes for easy book entry. Camera data is processed on-device and is not stored or transmitted.

Notifications

If enabled, Offshelf sends local notifications to remind you to read. These are generated on your device and do not involve any external servers.

Data We Don't Collect

  • We do not collect personal information
  • We do not track your location
  • We do not use analytics or tracking services
  • We do not share data with third parties
  • We do not require an account or login

Data Storage

All your data is stored locally on your device. If you delete the app, your data is permanently deleted. We recommend using the Export Data feature in Settings to back up your reading history.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

Questions?

Have questions about our privacy practices?

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