In short: OgreBill is an offline-first app. All your data — invoices, clients, expenses, settings — stays on your device. We do not collect, transmit, or sell any of your information. Data only leaves your device when you choose to export, share, or print it.
OgreBill stores all application data — including invoices, clients, services, expenses, taxes, and configuration — in a local database on your device. No data is sent to any remote server, cloud service, or third-party analytics platform.
Backups you create are saved to a folder on your device that you choose.
Backup files are standard local database (.db) files.
OgreBill does not add separate app-level encryption to exported or shared backup files,
so store backup copies only in locations you trust.
If you place that folder inside a cloud-synced directory (e.g., iCloud Drive
or another Files-compatible cloud folder), the synchronisation is handled entirely by your operating system
and is outside the scope of this app.
| Permission | Purpose | Data Sent? |
|---|---|---|
| Photos / Gallery | Attach QR code images to payment profiles, or set a business logo, from your photo library. | No |
| Biometrics (Face ID / Touch ID) | Lock and unlock the app locally. Biometric data is processed by the OS and is never accessible to or stored by OgreBill. | No |
| File System | Save exports (PDF, Excel) and backups to a folder you select. | No |
| Local Network | When you choose QR invoice sharing, OgreBill temporarily serves that invoice PDF from your device to another device on the same Wi-Fi network or Personal Hotspot. The local link expires after 10 minutes or when the app moves to the background. | Only to the local recipient device you choose |
Your invoice and business data is stored locally on your device. OgreBill does not enforce a retention period. You may delete all data at any time from Settings.
Note: Some jurisdictions require businesses to retain tax records for a specified period (e.g., 7 years in the Netherlands, 6 years in the UK). Deleting your data from OgreBill does not relieve you of any record-keeping obligations under applicable law.
OgreBill stores all data locally on your device. No personal data is transmitted to OgreBill servers. The app does not collect, process, or store personal data on behalf of the developer.
If you use OgreBill to store client personal data (names, addresses, etc.), you are the data controller for that data under applicable privacy laws.
OgreBill offers optional premium features via subscriptions managed through the Apple App Store. When you subscribe:
Apart from the above, OgreBill does not use any analytics SDK, crash reporting service, or advertising framework.
OgreBill does not integrate with any analytics, advertising, tracking, or third-party data processing services. Subscription purchases are handled directly by Apple and Google through their native in-app purchase systems. No personal data is shared with any external party.
OgreBill is a business invoicing tool and is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
Because all data is stored locally, security depends on your device's own protections (passcode, encryption, biometric lock). OgreBill provides an additional app-lock feature using your device's biometric authentication. We recommend keeping your device's operating system up to date.
Exported and shared backup files are not separately encrypted by OgreBill. Treat them like financial records and keep them in trusted device, cloud, or computer storage.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted at this URL with a revised effective date. Continued use of OgreBill after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this policy, want to report an issue, or just want to share feedback, please reach out:
Email: support@ogrelabs.de