Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to CareCircle Connect! We built this app to help families and friends stay connected during important times. This privacy policy explains how we handle your information when you use our app.

What Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account details: Your name and email address when you create an account
• Circle information: Names of circles you create and join
• Updates: Text and photos you choose to share with your circle members
• Contact information: Email addresses of people you invite to join circles

Information We Collect Automatically

• Device information: Basic details about your phone to send you notifications
• Usage information: How you use the app to help us improve it

How We Use Your Information

To Keep Your Account Secure

• We use your email and password to let you sign in safely
• We verify your identity to make sure only you can access your circles

To Send You Notifications

• We send push notifications when someone posts an update in your circles
• You can turn off notifications anytime in your phone settings

To Help You Connect

• We create secure invite links so you can invite family and friends
• We show you updates from people in your circles

Who Can See Your Information

Only people you invite to your circles can see your updates. We don't share your information with anyone else, including:

• Other app users who aren't in your circles
• Advertisers or marketing companies
• Government agencies (unless legally required)

How We Keep Your Information Safe

• Secure servers: All your data is stored on Google's secure cloud servers (Firebase)
• Encryption: Your information is encrypted when it travels between your phone and our servers
• Access controls: Only you and your invited circle members can see your updates

Your Rights and Choices

You Can Delete Your Information

• Delete your account: Contact us and we'll remove all your information
• Leave a circle: You can leave any circle anytime
• Delete updates: You can delete your own updates

You Control Your Notifications

• Turn off push notifications in your phone settings
• Mute specific circles if you don't want notifications from them

Children's Privacy

CareCircle Connect is not intended for children under 13. We don't knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Important Disclaimers

• Not a medical device: CareCircle Connect is not a medical device and doesn't provide medical advice
• Not HIPAA-covered: We're not a healthcare provider, so HIPAA doesn't apply
• Voluntary sharing: You choose what information to share with your circles

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We'll notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy in the app.