Here is a highly refined, production-ready Privacy Policy tailored exactly to the architecture of your FamilyTree app.

This policy is explicitly designed to pass the Google Play Store's Data Safety review by clearly addressing user data collection, third-party SDKs (Firebase, Google Play Billing), and the mandatory Account Deletion requirements.

How to use this:

1. Replace the bracketed placeholders (like [Your Contact Email]).

2. Host this text on a public webpage (GitHub Pages, Google Sites, Notion, or a personal website).

3. Paste the URL into your Google Play Console under App Content > Privacy Policy.

Privacy Policy for FamilyTree

Effective Date: August 4, 2026

Rick Royd Aban ("we", "us", or "our") operates the FamilyTree mobile application (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

To provide and improve our Service, we collect several different types of information:

A. Information You Provide to Us

• Account Information: When you create an account using Email/Password or Google Sign-In, we collect your email address, display name, and a unique User ID (UID) to authenticate your account and securely sync your data.

• User-Generated Content: To provide the core functionality of the app, we collect the family tree data you input. This includes names, genders, birth dates, death dates, and family relationship mapping (e.g., parents, children, spouses).

• Support & Feedback: If you contact us via our support or feedback forms, we collect your email address and the contents of your message.

B. Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data & Analytics: We use Google Analytics for Firebase to collect anonymous data on how the Service is accessed and used. This includes information such as app launch frequency, screen interactions (e.g., hitting the premium paywall), and device type.

• Crash & Performance Reports: We use Firebase Crashlytics to monitor app stability. If the app crashes, diagnostic data (such as operating system version, device state, and stack traces) is sent to help us identify and fix bugs.

C. Financial Information

• In-App Purchases: If you choose to upgrade to our Premium lifetime unlock, the transaction is processed securely by Google Play Billing. We do not collect, process, or store your credit card details. We only receive an anonymous purchase token to verify your premium status.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the core FamilyTree mapping features.

• To synchronize your family tree data securely across your devices via our cloud backend (Firebase Firestore).

• To manage your account and authentication status.

• To analyze usage trends and improve the Service's user experience.

• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and crashes.

• To process premium feature unlocks.

3. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Your information is only shared with trusted third-party service providers required to operate the app:

• Google Cloud & Firebase: Used for secure database hosting, user authentication, analytics, and crash reporting. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest.

• Google Play Services: Used to process securely authenticated in-app purchases.

We may also disclose your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect against legal liability, or protect the safety of our users.

4. Data Security & Storage

The security of your data is our highest priority.

• Local Storage: Your family tree is stored locally on your device using encrypted, offline-first databases.

• Cloud Sync: Data transmitted to our backend for multi-device synchronization is secured using industry-standard encryption protocols (HTTPS/TLS) and protected by strict Firebase Security Rules.

However, remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Data Retention and Deletion (Your Rights)

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data at any time. We provide two ways to delete your account and all associated family tree data:

• In-App Deletion: You can delete your account directly inside the app by navigating to Settings > Delete Account.

• Web Deletion Request: If you no longer have access to the app, you can request account and data deletion via our secure web form here: [Insert Your Google Form Deletion URL here].

Upon deletion: All your authentication details and cloud-synced family tree data (names, dates, relationships) will be permanently eradicated from our active Firestore databases.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

• By email: rickroydaban@gmail.com

• By submitting feedback: [Insert Your Google Form Feedback URL here]

⚠️ Important Next Steps for Google Play Console:

When you fill out the Data Safety Questionnaire in the Google Play Console, you must answer based on this policy:

1. Do you collect data? Yes.

2. Is all user data collected encrypted in transit? Yes (Firebase uses HTTPS).

3. Do you provide a way for users to request data deletion? Yes (And you MUST paste the link to your Web Deletion Form in the console).

4. Do you share data with third parties? Yes (You must declare Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics).

5. Data Types Collected: Name (optional/user generated), Email (Auth), User IDs (Auth), Crash Logs, App Diagnostics.