Privacy Policy for ChoresAndAllowance

Last Updated: January 2025

Introduction

ChoresAndAllowance ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

This app is designed for families to manage chores and allowances. We take the privacy of children seriously and comply with applicable privacy laws including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use ChoresAndAllowance, you may provide the following information:

• Family Information: Family name
• Member Profiles: Display names, avatar emojis, roles (parent, kid, observer), and optional PIN codes (stored as encrypted hashes)
• Chore Data: Chore templates, assignments, completion status, and verification records
• Financial Data: Allowance amounts, ledger transactions, and balance information
• Usage Data: Timestamps for when chores are completed, verified, or modified

Automatically Collected Information

We do not collect device identifiers, advertising IDs, or track your activity across other apps or websites.

Our service providers may collect limited technical information:

• Firebase (Google): Firebase Authentication may collect anonymous authentication tokens. Firebase Firestore stores the data you create within the app (families, members, chores, transactions) associated with your family's unique ID.
• RevenueCat: If you purchase a subscription, RevenueCat collects transaction data, subscription status, and anonymous user identifiers to manage your subscription.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to:

• Provide core app functionality (create profiles, assign chores, track allowances)
• Synchronize data across your family's devices using Firebase
• Process and manage subscription purchases through RevenueCat
• Store your data securely in the cloud

Data Storage and Security

Cloud Storage (Firebase)

Your family's data is stored in Google Firebase Firestore, which uses industry-standard encryption both in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest. Data is stored in Firebase's cloud infrastructure and is associated with your family's unique invite code.

Local Storage

The app also stores a local cache of your data on your device using iOS FileManager for offline functionality. This data is protected by your device's built-in security features.

PIN Codes

Parent and observer PIN codes are stored as SHA-256 cryptographic hashes, not as plain text. We cannot recover or view your PIN.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We only share data with the following trusted third-party service providers:

Firebase (Google Cloud)

• Purpose: Cloud database and authentication
• Data Shared: All app data (family info, members, chores, ledger entries)
• Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

RevenueCat

• Purpose: Subscription management and payment processing
• Data Shared: Anonymous user ID, subscription status, purchase receipts
• Privacy Policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy

We do not use third-party analytics, advertising networks, or tracking services.

Children's Privacy

ChoresAndAllowance is designed for family use and may be used by children under 13 with parental consent. We comply with COPPA and other applicable children's privacy laws.

To exercise your parental rights or delete your child's data, please contact us at gavin@veskisoft.com.

Family Data Sharing

ChoresAndAllowance uses invite codes to enable family members to share data across devices. When you share your family's invite code:

• Anyone with the code can join your family and access all family data
• There is no way to revoke access once someone has joined
• Keep your invite code private (treat it like a password)

Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Correction: Update incorrect information within the app
• Deletion: Delete your family's data (see below)
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Withdrawal of Consent: Stop using the app and request data deletion

Data Deletion

To delete your family's data:

1. Local Data: Delete the app from your device
2. Cloud Data: Contact us at gavin@veskisoft.com to request deletion of your Firebase data

Please note that deletion may prevent subscription recovery and cannot be undone.

Data Retention

• Active Families: We retain your data for as long as you use the app
• Inactive Families: We may delete data from families that have been inactive for 12 months or more
• Deleted Accounts: Data is permanently deleted within 30 days of a deletion request

RevenueCat retains subscription data according to their retention policy and applicable laws.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country of residence, including in the United States (where Firebase and RevenueCat are based). By using the app, you consent to such transfers.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Google Firebase's SOC 2/3 compliance
• Standard contractual clauses for GDPR compliance
• Industry-standard encryption

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Displaying an in-app notification
• Requiring acceptance of the updated policy

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

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 delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at gavin@veskisoft.com.

Contact Us

Additional Disclosures for App Store

Data Collection Summary (Apple Privacy Nutrition Label)

The following data types are collected:

• Contact Info: Display names (not linked to identity)
• User Content: Chore descriptions, notes, memos (not linked to identity)
• Identifiers: Family invite codes (used for functionality only)
• Purchases: Subscription data (managed by RevenueCat)
• Usage Data: Chore completion timestamps (not linked to identity)