Your collection stays on your iPhone
ToyLink does not require an account. The app does not send your collection, camera photos, imported photos, NFC scans, toy backups or imported key files to the developer. It has no advertising, analytics SDKs or cross-app tracking.
Camera and photo access
Camera access is used only when you choose to photograph a toy or label. Recognition runs on your iPhone. When you choose an existing photo, the app receives the photo you select through the system picker. Photos explicitly saved to an item are kept in the app's local gallery. Recognition references may be prepared and cached locally; your photos are not sent to an online recognition service.
NFC scans and saved files
When you start a scan, ToyLink reads supported toy identifiers and, where supported, tag memory. Saved scans and imports may contain the tag's serial number, toy identity and game save data, including names stored by a game. ToyLink stores saved backups, their names, ownership choices, write history and collection settings on this device. Writing only starts after you request it and complete any required confirmation.
Imported amiibo master keys are stored separately in this iPhone's Keychain with device-only protection. The app does not obtain keys from a server or from a toy. Keys are not included in collection archives. You can remove them in Settings or explicitly export them as a separate file.
Catalog updates and external services
ToyLink includes an offline catalog. If automatic updates are enabled, it checks public catalog sources about once a week when you open the app on an unrestricted connection. You can disable these checks or request a manual update in Settings. Updates request public metadata and artwork from services including GitHub and its content hosts, using AmiiboAPI, Skylanders Collector and MyDICollection. Those services receive normal network information, such as your IP address and the requested public URL, and may keep their own access logs. Your photos, saved scans, keys and collection are not included in those requests. Links you open in Help lead to external websites with their own privacy practices.
Backups, exports and deletion
App documents, including saved toy backups and photos, may be included in device or iCloud backups according to your Apple settings. Device-only Keychain keys do not transfer to another device through those backups. Exported files go to the destination you choose using Apple's Files or sharing interface. Anyone who receives an exported file may be able to read its contents; exported key files are separate from collection archives.
You can rename or delete saved scans and imported backups in Settings → Saved scans & imports, or on an item page. Deleting a saved scan does not automatically unmark the item as owned. You can change ownership on the item page. Removing the app deletes its local app documents, but previously exported files and device backups must be managed separately. Keychain entries may survive app removal; use Settings → Remove imported keys before uninstalling if you want those keys deleted.
TestFlight and feedback
When you use a TestFlight build, Apple handles beta installation, usage and crash diagnostics under its TestFlight and privacy terms, and makes certain diagnostics available to the developer. Feedback you choose to send may include your contact details, screenshots and other information you provide. Please do not include master keys or private toy backups in feedback. This is separate from ToyLink's own app behavior, which does not upload collection data or photos.
Questions and changes
For support and privacy questions, email support@toylink.app or visit https://toylink.app. During the beta, you can also contact the developer through ToyLink's Send Beta Feedback option in Apple's TestFlight app. This policy will be updated if ToyLink's data practices change. The current policy is available in ToyLink Settings and at https://toylink.app/privacy.html.
This website
This website has no advertising, analytics scripts, account system or contact-form database. Its hosting provider processes ordinary connection information, such as IP addresses, to serve pages and protect the service. Email links open your own email app; information you send to support is used to respond to your request.
The site’s collection previews are illustrative. They do not scan your toys, access your camera or save a collection in your browser.