Privacy Policy
# Privacy Policy
**Last updated:** January 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how **Family Shared Calendar & Planner** ("the App") collects, uses, stores, and protects your information. By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
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## 1. Information We Collect
### 1.1 Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when using the App, including:
* **Account Information:** Email address and password used for authentication
* **Profile Information:** User profiles and associated family members
* **Children Profiles:** Names, colors, and avatars assigned to children
* **Calendar Data:** Events, reminders, recurring events, locations, and notes
* **Expenses:** Expense details and cost-sharing information
* **Notes:** Shared notes associated with your calendar
* **Photos & Documents:** Images and scanned documents uploaded to the secure photo vault
### 1.2 Automatically Collected Information
* **Device Information:** App version, device type, and crash logs
* **Usage Data:** App interactions necessary for core functionality
### 1.3 Sensitive Permissions
The App may request access to:
* **Camera:** For taking photos and scanning documents
* **Microphone:** For speech-to-text event creation
* **Location:** To calculate travel time and provide location-aware event features
* **Notifications:** To deliver event reminders and alerts
These permissions are only used when the related feature is actively used.
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## 2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
* Provide and operate core app features
* Authenticate users and manage accounts
* Sync calendars and data in real time between invited members
* Send notifications and reminders
* Enable expense tracking and cost splitting
* Securely store photos and documents
* Improve app performance and reliability
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## 3. Data Storage & Security
Your data is securely stored using **Google Firebase services**, including:
* **Firebase Authentication** for login
* **Cloud Firestore** for structured app data
* **Firebase Storage** for photos and documents
Security measures include:
* Encryption in transit (HTTPS)
* Access controls to ensure only invited members can access shared calendars
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## 4. Data Sharing
We do **not sell or share your personal data** with third parties.
We use trusted service providers strictly to operate the App:
* **Google Firebase** (data storage and authentication)
* **Google ML Kit** (on-device text recognition)
* **Google Maps Services API** (travel time calculation)
These services act as data processors and do not use your data for advertising.
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## 5. Children’s Privacy
The App allows families to manage schedules related to children. Child profiles are created and controlled by adult users.
* The App is **not designed for use by children without adult supervision**
* We do not knowingly collect data directly from children
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## 6. Data Retention & Deletion
You may delete:
* Events, notes, expenses, photos, and profiles at any time
* Your account entirely, which permanently removes associated data from our systems
Some data may remain temporarily in secure backups for technical reasons.
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## 7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
* Access your personal data
* Request correction or deletion
* Withdraw consent for optional permissions
You can manage permissions through your device settings.
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## 8. Babysitter Mode
Babysitter Mode restricts access to sensitive features using a PIN. This mode does not collect additional data and is designed to protect existing information.
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## 9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the App or on this page with an updated date.
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## 10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
**Email:** [support@yourappdomain.com](mailto:support@yourappdomain.com)
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By using the App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.