Homebrane Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Homebrane.

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Homebrane ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use the Homebrane website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using Homebrane, you understand that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Homebrane website
• Homebrane mobile applications
• All registered users
• All guest users
• All family accounts

It does not apply to third-party services linked from Homebrane.

3. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use Homebrane, we collect the following types of information:

Account Information

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Profile picture
• Password
• Authentication credentials

Family Information

When you create a family, we collect information about the family structure (e.g., family members, relationships, roles). You must ensure you have permission from family members to share their information with Homebrane.

Content You Upload

You may upload various types of content to Homebrane. This includes:

• Documents
• Notes
• Passwords (securely encrypted)
• Financial information
• Health records
• Household information
• Photos
• Videos
• Audio files
• Calendar events
• Tasks/Reminders

Homebrane does not access this content except as described in Section 4.

AI Interactions

When you use Homebrane's AI features, we may collect:

• Prompts and queries
• AI responses
• Feedback on responses
• AI usage history
• Conversation context

AI data is processed securely and is not used to train public AI models. For more details, please see our AI usage and privacy policy.

Device Information

We automatically collect:

• Device type
• Operating system
• Browser type
• IP address
• Device identifiers
• Language preferences
• Time zone
• Crash reports
• Performance diagnostics

Usage Information

We collect information about how you interact with Homebrane, including:

• Log-in times
• Features used
• Search queries (anonymized)
• Settings
• User preferences
• Module interactions
• Time spent on platform

Location Information

We do not collect precise tracking location. We may collect:

• Approximate location
• Country/Region

Based on your IP address, to provide localized services or comply with regional laws.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
• Authenticate your identity.
• Create and manage your account.
• Secure your account.
• Process payments.
• Send transactional emails.
• Deliver alerts and notifications.
• Provide customer support.
• Improve and personalize the Service.
• Develop new features.
• Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on your location, our legal basis for processing your data includes:

• Your consent.
• Performance of a contract with you.
• Compliance with legal obligations.
• Protection of vital interests.
• Legitimate business interests.

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following ways:

• Cloud hosting providers (e.g., Supabase)
• Payment processors
• Email service providers
• Analytics platforms
• Security providers
• Law enforcement (if legally required to do so)
• Business transfers

We do not sell your data to third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

7. Data Security

We take security seriously and implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information.

These measures include:

• Encryption
• Access controls
• Secure data centers
• Monitoring
• Regular testing
• Backup protocols
• Vulnerability scanning

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide the Service.
• Comply with legal obligations.
• Resolve disputes.
• Enforce agreements.
• Prevent fraud.
• Maintain platform security.

For detailed data retention periods, please refer to our Data Retention Policy.

9. Account Deletion

You may request to delete your account at any time through the app settings.

When an account is deleted, we will:

• Delete or anonymize your data.
• Remove your information from active databases.
• Retain information necessary to comply with legal obligations (e.g., financial records).

Deleted data cannot be recovered after the deletion process is complete.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data.
• Correct inaccurate information.
• Delete your data.
• Restrict processing.
• Object to processing.
• Data portability.
• Withdraw consent.
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise your rights, please contact us.

11. Children's Privacy

Homebrane allows parents/guardians to create accounts for children. We require verifiable parental consent to collect personal information from children.

We do not use children's data for marketing purposes or targeted advertising.

Parents can review, edit, or delete their child's information at any time.

For more details, please review our Children's Privacy Policy.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction.

We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

13. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Keep you logged in.
• Remember preferences.
• Analyze platform usage.
• Ensure security.
• Deliver core services.

For further details, please review our Cookie Policy.

14. Third-Party Services

Homebrane may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third parties.

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before using their services.

15. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When material changes are made, we will notify you through the Service or other appropriate means before they take effect.

Continued use of the Service after the effective date means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please use the contact form on our website or the official support channels within the application.