Trust & safety
Privacy Policy
This policy explains how Windy City Electronics handles information for the Windy City Electronics app and website.
Who we are
Windy City Electronics is a local iPhone buyer serving Chicago and Chicagoland sellers who can meet in Buffalo Grove, Illinois for a public meetup.
Contact: 224-425-1316 and windycityelectronics773@gmail.com
What the app does
The app lets you review local pricing, build an iPhone quote, and open a prefilled text message with your phone details so you can continue the sale by text.
What information the app does not collect directly
- No account creation is required.
- No in-app payment information is collected.
- No advertising ID or tracking profile is created by the app.
- No in-app analytics, contacts, photos, or location history are collected by the app for this release.
What you may choose to share
If you choose to text or email Windy City Electronics, you may voluntarily share information such as your device model, carrier status, storage, condition, battery health, asking details, phone number, or email address.
That information is sent through your device's Messages or Mail app and is only used to respond to your quote request, coordinate a meetup, and complete a local sale.
How information is used
- To review your device details and respond with sale-related follow-up.
- To coordinate a public meetup in Buffalo Grove.
- To confirm payment method and same-day transaction details.
- To clarify whether a device is eligible, especially for damage or lock status.
Data sharing
Windy City Electronics does not sell personal information collected through the app. Information you voluntarily send by text or email is only used for your quote and sale request, except where disclosure is required by law.
Children's privacy
This app and website are not directed to children under 13, and Windy City Electronics does not knowingly collect personal information from children through the app.
Changes to this policy
This page may be updated from time to time if the app adds new features such as mail-in sales, analytics, or account features. The effective date above will be updated when changes are published.