Privacy.

Polity Home privacy policy. Last updated: November 3, 2026.

Polity Home is operated by its owner for personal use with the owner’s own home devices. This policy describes the current app; it must be updated if the app’s data practices change.

Data accessed and purpose

With the owner’s authorization, the app can access home information, including home and room names and zip code, and thermostat information such as device identifiers, settings, temperature setpoints, and sensor data. This information is used to connect and operate the owner’s personal home automation. The app stores device identifiers and names; it does not build a historical sensor database.

Credentials and storage

Google OAuth credentials allow the app to access the authorized devices. The client secret and refresh token are stored in the owner’s macOS Keychain. Access tokens are used in memory. Device identifiers and configuration details are stored in local setup files, which contain no credentials.

Use and sharing

The app communicates with Google to authenticate and retrieve authorized device data. The operator does not sell this data, use it for advertising, or make it available as a public service.

Retention and control

Local configuration and device inventory are kept until the owner deletes them. Credentials are kept until removed or replaced. The owner can revoke access through Google’s Partner Connections Manager. Revoking access does not automatically remove previously saved local files; those must be deleted separately.

Google user data

The app’s use and transfer of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including its Limited Use requirements.

Contact

The operator’s support email is displayed on the Google OAuth consent screen.