1. Introduction

FamilyJar ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using FamilyJar, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Email address, name, and password when you create an account
Family Data: Family name and partner invitation details
Financial Data: Budget categories, expense entries, savings goals, and contribution amounts
Profile Information: Optional profile customizations

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
Usage Data: App features used, time spent, and interaction patterns
Log Data: Error logs and diagnostic data to improve app performance

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and maintain our services
Enable family budget sharing between partners
Send notifications about budget limits and savings goals
Improve and personalize your experience
Respond to customer support requests
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With Your Family Members: Financial data is shared with family members you invite
Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate (hosting, analytics)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger or acquisition

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Secure authentication using JWT tokens
Regular security assessments and updates
Access controls and monitoring

6. Subscriptions and Payments

FamilyJar offers a Pro subscription with additional features. Regarding payments:

Payment Processing: All payments are processed securely through Apple App Store or Google Play Store. We do not store your payment card details.
Subscription Data: We store only your subscription status (active/inactive), subscription type, and expiration date.
Receipts: Purchase receipts are validated with Apple/Google servers to verify your subscription status.
Family Sharing: Your Pro subscription status may be shared with your family members within the app.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time through the app settings or by contacting us.

8. Your Rights (GDPR & Privacy Laws)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with data protection laws, you have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Right to Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
Right to Object: Opt out of certain data processing activities
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

FamilyJar is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]