Privacy Policy for Homeboard

Last Updated: November 15, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Homeboard ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name: Your display name for identification within households
• Email Address: For account creation and communication
• Profile Photo: Optional, from your Google account or device
• Authentication Data: Credentials from Google Sign-In or Apple Sign-In

2.2 Household Data

Information you create and share within the app:

• Tasks: Task titles, descriptions, assignments, schedules, and completion status
• Calendar Events: Event titles, descriptions, dates, times, and associated members
• Shopping Lists: Item names, quantities, notes, and completion status
• Debt Records: Transaction details, amounts, and settlement information
• Household Membership: List of members and their roles

2.3 Device Information

• Device Type: iOS or Android device information
• Operating System: Version information for compatibility
• Device Tokens: For push notifications (if enabled)

2.4 Usage Data

• App Usage: Features used and frequency of use
• Error Logs: Crash reports and error logs for debugging
• Performance Data: App performance metrics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Service Delivery: Providing core household management features
• Account Management: Creating and maintaining your account
• Communication: Sending notifications about household activities
• Synchronization: Syncing data across your devices
• Security: Protecting your account and data
• Improvement: Analyzing usage to improve app features
• Support: Responding to your inquiries and providing assistance

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Where We Store Data

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase services, which includes:

• Firebase Authentication for secure login
• Cloud Firestore for data storage
• Firebase Cloud Messaging for notifications
• Firebase Storage for images and files

4.2 Security Measures

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest
• Authentication: Secure OAuth 2.0 authentication through Google and Apple
• Access Control: Role-based access within households
• Regular Security Updates: We maintain up-to-date security patches

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Within Your Household

Data you create (tasks, events, shopping lists, debts) is shared with other members of your household. You control who joins your household through invitation codes.

5.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Firebase: Backend infrastructure and authentication
• Google Sign-In: Authentication service
• Apple Sign-In: Authentication service (iOS)

These services have their own privacy policies and security measures.

5.3 We Do NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your data for advertising purposes
• Use your data for marketing without consent
• Access your data without legal requirement or your permission

5.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect our rights or the safety of users.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

• View Data: Access all your household data within the app
• Edit Data: Modify or update your information
• Delete Data: Remove specific items (tasks, events, etc.)
• Leave Household: Exit households at any time

6.2 Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time by:

1. Going to Settings in the app
2. Selecting "Delete Account"
3. Confirming deletion

Upon account deletion, all your personal data will be permanently removed within 30 days.

6.3 Data Export

You can request a copy of your data by contacting us at the email address below.

6.4 Notification Preferences

You can control notification settings in your device settings or within the app.

7. Children's Privacy

Homeboard is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately.

8. International Users

Your information may be transferred to and stored in countries other than your own. By using Homeboard, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

• Your account is active
• Needed to provide services
• Required by law

After account deletion, data is removed within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending a notification for significant changes

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Third-Party Links

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Right to deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

13. GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under GDPR:

• Right to access your data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

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