Can Brigit access my phone contacts and photos

Based on publicly available information, Brigit has requested access to many permissions on your phone — including location, camera, storage, and more. I will show you exactly what permissions the app requests and what you should do about them.

What Permissions Does Brigit Request?

According to the Exodus Privacy report (which analyzes Android app permissions), Brigit requests the following permissions :

Important note: This report was generated from an older version of the app (103.0, analyzed in 2021 and updated in 2024) . Newer versions may have different permissions.

Does Brigit Request Contacts Access?

Based on this report, Brigit does NOT request contacts access (READ_CONTACTS). This is a positive sign. The app does not ask to read your address book .

How to Check If Brigit Has Access to Your Data

For Android users:

• Open your phone Settings
• Tap on "Apps" or "Application Manager"
• Find "Brigit" in the list
• Tap on "Permissions"
• You will see a list of everything the app can access

For iPhone users:

• Open Settings
• Scroll down and tap on "Brigit"
• You will see each permission listed with a toggle switch

What You Should Do Right Now

• Step 1: Go to your phone settings and check what permissions Brigit currently has.
• Step 2: Ask yourself: Does a cash advance app need to know my precise location? Does it need to read my files?
• Step 3: Revoke any permissions that are not essential. You can always grant them again if needed.
• Step 4: If the app stops working after you revoke permissions, decide whether you are comfortable with the trade-off.

Important Warning About Older App Versions

If you have been using Brigit since before 2024, the app may have permissions that were requested in older versions. Android permissions have changed over time. Some permissions that were once requested may no longer be needed.

Even if Brigit has updated its privacy policy, older versions of the app may have already accessed certain data.

What You Should See (and What You Should NOT See)

Acceptable permissions (may be necessary):

• Internet access (required for any online app)
• Storage (to save basic app data)
• Camera (for identity verification, though Brigit says no hard credit pull is required)

Not necessary for a cash advance app:

• Location tracking — why does Brigit need to know where you are?
• Read phone state — why does Brigit need your phone number?
• Run at startup — why does Brigit need to start automatically?
• Appear on top of other apps — potential for intrusive overlays

The Bottom Line

Brigit does not request contacts access, which puts it ahead of truly predatory apps. However, it does request many other permissions — including location, camera, and storage. You should review these permissions on your own phone and revoke anything that does not seem necessary.

If you have been using Brigit since before 2024, check your permissions now. Older versions may have had broader access.