Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 12, 2025
Introduction
My Branches ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users and their families. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the My Branches family collaboration application (the "Service").
My Branches is designed specifically for families and prioritizes privacy, safety, and security for users of all ages.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, profile photo
- Family Information: Household details, family member relationships, mailing addresses
- Communication Data: Messages, photos, and content you share within your family groups
- Event Information: Family events, tasks, and calendar data you create or participate in
- Payment Information: Billing details for premium subscriptions (processed securely by our payment partners)
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: How you interact with the app features and navigation patterns
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, unique device identifiers
- Location Data: Only when you explicitly share your location for events or family coordination
- Technical Data: IP address, app version, crash reports, and performance metrics
Information from Third Parties
- Authentication Services: Profile information from authentication providers (Firebase Auth)
- Payment Processors: Transaction information from Stripe and RevenueCat for subscription management
- Push Notification Services: Device tokens from Firebase for delivering family notifications
How We Use Your Information
Core Family Features
- Family Organization: Enable household and group management for family coordination
- Communication: Facilitate secure messaging and photo sharing within your family
- Event Planning: Coordinate family events, tasks, and calendar management
- Profile Management: Maintain family member profiles and contact information
Premium Features
- Subscription Services: Process payments and manage premium feature access
- Mailing Labels: Generate professional labels for family events and correspondence
- Advanced Planning: Provide enhanced event and household management tools
Information Sharing and Disclosure
Within Your Family Network
- Family Members Only: Your information is shared only with family members you invite to your household or groups
- Household Sharing: Basic profile information is visible to other members of your household
- Group Participation: Event and task information is shared with members of specific family groups
No Public Sharing
We never sell, rent, or publicly share your personal or family information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
My Branches is designed to be family-friendly and safe for children:
- Parental Control: Parents and household administrators control family group membership
- Private Networks: Children can only interact with invited family members
- No Public Features: No public posting, stranger contact, or open social networking
- Limited Data Collection: We collect minimal information from children under 13
- Parental Access: Parents can review, modify, or delete their child's information
Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your family's information:
- Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can view your family data
- Family-Only Access: Your data is only accessible to your invited family members
Your Privacy Rights
Account Management
- Access: View and download your personal and family data
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data through the app
- Portability: Export your family data in a portable format
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top.