Security and support: PackBuddy

Creating and sharing packing lists. Lists are synced to the cloud so they can be used across devices and with other people.

You install the app only from the App Store or Google Play; the store verifies the signature of every version and delivers updates. The app connects to its servers and its providers’ services over encrypted connections (HTTPS). It shows no ads and contains no third-party ad modules.

People you share a list with can see and edit its contents. Do not store passwords or ID document numbers in lists.

Using the app securely

• Download the app only from the App Store or Google Play, never from other sources.
• Install app and system updates as soon as they are available.
• Protect your phone with a screen lock. Never share sign-in codes from emails or passwords with anyone.
• On first launch and later, grant the app only the permissions (camera, photos, notifications) you need. You can withdraw them in the system settings.

Changes to the product and data security

Modifying the app, installing it from unofficial sources or using it on a phone with unlocked administrator access (jailbreak, root) may disable system protections and put your data at risk. New app versions may change how data is processed; significant changes are described in the privacy policy and the version history.

Installing updates

iPhone and iPad: updates install automatically when “App Updates” is turned on in Settings → App Store. Manually: open the App Store, tap your profile picture and choose “Update” next to the app.

Android: in Google Play, tap your profile picture → Settings → Network preferences → Auto-update apps. Manually: profile picture → Manage apps & device → Updates available.

Turning off automatic updates

Automatic updates are turned on by default by the store. You can turn them off with the same settings (on iPhone: turn off “App Updates”; in Google Play: “Don’t auto-update apps”, or on the app’s page open the ⋮ menu and untick “Enable auto update”). I do not recommend it: without updates you will not receive security fixes.

Securely stopping use

To stop using the app and remove your data: first cancel your subscription in the store (deleting the account does not cancel it), then delete your account and data following the instructions, and finally uninstall the app.

How to delete your account and data

Integration with other products

The app is not intended to be integrated into other products.