# Where is my card data stored? PassCollect's privacy model explained

> PassCollect stores your cards on your iPhone and backs them up through your own iCloud account. It never uploads card data to its servers, and it doesn't use analytics or third-party services that collect data. There's no account, so there's no profile to collect either.

- Author: [Luca](https://lucadevelops.com/)
- Published: 2026-10-07
- Updated: 2026-10-07
- Tags: Privacy
- Canonical: https://lucadevelops.com/blog/passcollect-privacy-where-card-data-is-stored/

## The short version

| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need an account? | No. There's no sign-up or login. |
| Where are my cards stored? | On your device, backed up through your own iCloud account |
| Does PassCollect upload my cards to its servers? | No |
| Does PassCollect use analytics or third-party trackers? | No |
| Who can see my cards? | Only you |

## Where your cards live

When you add a card, PassCollect saves it **on your iPhone**. It's backed up through **your personal iCloud account**, the same one that backs up your photos and notes. That backup keeps your cards available if you switch to a new iPhone.

PassCollect never uploads your card information to its own servers. There's no copy of your cards anywhere except your devices and your iCloud.

## What PassCollect does not collect

According to the [PassCollect privacy policy](https://lucadevelops.com/privacy/):

- It does not collect, store or share any personal or non-personal information from users.
- It does not integrate with third-party services, analytics tools or external APIs that collect user data.
- It does not collect any data from anyone, including children under 13.

## Why does PassCollect ask for camera access?

PassCollect may ask for permissions such as camera access so it can do its job. For example, it uses the camera to [scan a card's barcode](https://lucadevelops.com/blog/add-loyalty-card-scan-barcode/) or take a photo of the card. These permissions are used only inside the app, and no data is sent or stored outside your device.

## Why there's no account

An account would mean storing an email address, a password and your list of cards on a server. PassCollect skips all of that. Read more about [using PassCollect without an account](https://lucadevelops.com/blog/store-loyalty-cards-iphone-without-account/).

## Frequently asked questions

### Is my card data private and secure?

Yes. PassCollect never uploads your data to its servers. Everything is backed up privately through iCloud, and only you have access to it.

### Can the developer see my cards?

No. Your cards are never sent to PassCollect's servers, so there's nothing for the developer to see.