Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 30, 2026 • Last Updated: August 30, 2026

Bricky ("we," "our," or "us"), operated by BlackAcorn, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data we collect through our mobile application and associated web services (collectively, the "App").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use Bricky.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our conversational AI property search services.

A. Information You Provide Directly

Chat Interactions & Search Queries: When you submit text prompts, search parameters, or feature requests to our AI scout, we process these queries to generate relevant property recommendations.
Inquiries & Contact Details: If you submit an inquiry regarding a property or request support, we collect the contact details you voluntarily provide (such as your name and email address).
Saved Listings & Collections: When you stash favorite properties or create shareable collections, we store these selections to enable list management and sharing features.

B. Information Collected Automatically

App Activity & Usage Data: We collect basic usage metrics, such as app feature interactions and search patterns, to maintain app performance and improve system functionality.
Device & Technical Information: We may collect standard operational data, including device type, operating system version, and general IP address, strictly for diagnostics and operational security.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following core purposes:

To Provide App Functionality: Processing your conversational search prompts to present accurate real estate listings and visual highlights.
To Enable Sharing: Generating custom links so you can share curated home lists with friends and family.
To Respond to Requests: Contacting you directly if you submit a property inquiry or customer support request.
To Maintain & Improve the Service: Monitoring system health, fixing technical bugs, and refining our AI search capabilities.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We only share information under the following limited circumstances:

With Service Providers: We may pass search text queries to secure third-party infrastructure and AI processing services necessary to generate real estate search results.
User-Initiated Sharing: When you choose to share a curated property list, the contents of that list are accessible to anyone with whom you share the unique link.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4. Data Retention & Security

We maintain reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. We retain collected data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as needed for operational and compliance reasons.

5. Children's Privacy

Bricky is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

6. Your Data Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of any personal information you have provided to us.

Cookies / Local Data: You can clear local storage or app data through your device settings at any time.
Data Requests: To request deletion of your inquiry data or saved lists, please contact us using the details below.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: hello@blackacorn.homes
Website: https://bricky.blackacorn.homes