Privacy Policy for Family Tree Trunk

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect the following information when you create or use an account:

• Full name
• Email address
• Profile photo (optional)
• Date of birth (optional)
• Family relationships you choose to add

b. Family & Genealogy Information

You may voluntarily provide information about family members, including:

• Names of relatives
• Dates of birth or death
• Biographical notes and family stories
• Family relationships

This information is provided by you and is visible only to family members you authorize.

c. Files & Documents

We collect and store files you upload to the Family Tree Trunk vault, such as:

• Photos and videos
• Certificates and legal documents
• Audio recordings and written records

d. Usage & Technical Data

We may collect limited technical information, including:

• Device type and operating system
• App usage statistics
• Log data (e.g., access times, actions performed)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the App’s features
• Create and display your family tree
• Securely store and organize family files
• Enable collaboration with invited family members
• Improve app performance and user experience
• Communicate important updates or service notices

We do not sell or rent your personal or family data to third parties.

3. Sharing of Information

Your information is shared only in the following circumstances:

• With Family Members: According to the permissions you set
• With Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate the App (e.g., cloud storage), under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our legal rights

4. Data Security

We take security seriously and implement safeguards to protect your data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular backups to prevent data loss

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. You may delete files or request account deletion at any time.

Upon account deletion, your personal data will be permanently removed, except where retention is required by law.

6. Children’s Privacy

Family Tree Trunk is designed for family use. Information about minors may be added only by parents, guardians, or authorized family members. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without family consent.

7. Your Rights & Choices

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

• Access your personal data
• Correct or update information
• Delete your account or files
• Withdraw consent for certain data uses

You can manage most of these options directly within the App.

8. Third-Party Services

The App may rely on third-party services (such as cloud hosting). These providers have their own privacy policies and handle data only as instructed by us.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the App, and the updated date will be revised above.

Your continued use of Family Tree Trunk after changes means you accept the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

Family Tree Trunk Support

Email: support@familytreetrunk.com

11. Google Play Data Safety Summary

The following summary is provided to help comply with Google Play’s Data Safety requirements:

Data Collected

• Personal Info: Name, email address, profile photo (optional)
• Family Information: Names, relationships, dates, and biographies added by users
• Files & Media: Photos, videos, documents uploaded by users
• App Activity: In-app actions, feature usage, and logs
• Device Info: Device type, OS version

Purpose of Data Collection

• App functionality (family tree creation, file storage)
• Account management and authentication
• App performance, analytics, and improvements
• Security and fraud prevention

Data Sharing

• Data is not sold to third parties
• Data is shared only with trusted service providers (e.g., cloud hosting) under strict confidentiality agreements

Data Security

• Data encrypted in transit and at rest
• Secure access controls and authentication

Data Deletion

Users can delete files or request account deletion directly in the App

12. Apple App Privacy Label Summary

The following information is provided to support Apple App Store Privacy Nutrition Labels:

Data Used to Track You

None

Data Linked to You

• Contact information (name, email)
• User-generated content (family tree data, files, photos)
• Identifiers (account ID)

Data Not Linked to You

• Aggregated app analytics
• Performance and crash data

Data Usage Purposes

• App functionality
• Account management
• Security
• App improvement and analytics

Family Tree Trunk does not use user data for advertising or tracking across apps and websites owned by other companies.