Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 02, 2026

1. Introduction

FindMyChild ("we," "our," or "the App") is a family safety application designed to help parents and legal guardians monitor the location of their minor children for safety purposes. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all users, especially children under 13. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

2. COPPA Compliance & Parental Consent

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The App is designed for use by:

• Parents/Legal Guardians (18+ years)

• Minor children under parental supervision

Before any child data is collected, we require verifiable parental consent through:

• Account registration by a parent/guardian (18+)

• Explicit device pairing authorization

• Mandatory legal guardian verification during setup

Parents have full control over their child's data and can review, modify, or delete it at any time through the App settings.

3. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide our safety services:

From Parent/Guardian Accounts:

• Name and relationship to child

• Email address (for authentication)

• Device identifiers

From Child Devices (with parental consent):

• Real-time location data (GPS coordinates, accuracy, altitude)

• Movement data (speed, heading, activity type)

• Device information (battery level, OS version)

• Timestamps of location updates

We do NOT collect:

• Social security numbers

• Financial information

• Browsing history or app usage outside our App

• Videos, or media files

• Contacts or messages

• Any personal information beyond what's listed above

4. How We Use Collected Information

We use the collected information solely for the following purposes:

• Providing real-time location tracking for child safety

• Displaying location history (retained for 30 days only)

• Sending geofence entry/exit notifications

• Delivering emergency SOS alerts

• Detecting child activity (walking, driving, stationary)

• Monitoring device battery status

• Improving app performance and reliability

We do NOT use your data for:

• Advertising or marketing

• Selling or sharing with third parties

• Profiling or behavioral analysis

• Any purpose other than child safety

5. Data Storage, Security & Encryption

Your data security is our priority:

• All data is stored on Google Firebase/Cloud Platform with enterprise-grade security

• Data transmission uses TLS/SSL encryption (HTTPS)

• Location data is encrypted in transit

• Access is restricted to authorized personnel only

• We implement multi-factor authentication and access controls

• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments

• Automatic data deletion after 30 days (location history)

• Secure pairing codes with time-limited validity

Data Retention:

• Location history: 30 days (auto-deleted)

• Account data: Until account deletion

• Geofence data: Until manually deleted

• Notifications: 7 days

6. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do NOT sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information or location data with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

Limited data sharing occurs only in these circumstances:

• Service Providers: Firebase/Google Cloud (data hosting) - bound by strict confidentiality agreements

• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government request

• Safety Emergencies: To protect the safety of a child in imminent danger

Location data is ONLY accessible to:

• The parent/guardian who paired the device

• The child whose device is being tracked

• No one else has access to your family's location data

7. Parental Rights & Control

As a parent/guardian, you have complete control over your child's data:

• Review: View all collected data about your child

• Modify: Update or correct any information

• Delete: Permanently remove your child's data

• Download: Export all data in JSON format

• Unpair: Disconnect child device at any time

• Refuse Collection: Decline to provide consent (app won't function)

To exercise these rights:

1. Open App Settings

2. Select "Download My Data" or "Delete My Data"

3. Follow the prompts

For assistance, contact: support@findmychild.app

8. Children's Privacy & Transparency

We believe in transparency with children:

• Parents must inform their child about location tracking

• The child app clearly displays tracking status

• Children can see when location is being shared

• We encourage open family communication about app usage

• Location tracking should be used for safety, not surveillance

We do NOT:

• Collect more data than necessary

• Condition app features on providing extra data

• Share child data with advertisers

• Use child data for profiling or targeting

9. Location Permissions & Tracking

The App requires specific permissions to function:

• Location (Always): Required for continuous background tracking

• Notifications: For alerts and safety notifications

• Battery Optimization: Exemption to ensure reliable tracking

Parents can:

• Pause tracking at any time

• View tracking status in real-time

• Receive notifications when tracking stops

• Control which alerts they receive

Children can:

• See when location is being shared

• Use SOS button for emergencies

• Cannot disable tracking (parental control)

10. Data Deletion & Account Termination

You can delete your data at any time:

Partial Deletion:

• Unpair a child device (removes that child's data)

• Delete location history

• Remove specific geofences

Complete Deletion:

1. Settings → Delete My Data

2. Type "DELETE" to confirm

3. All data is permanently erased within 30 days

What gets deleted:

• All account information

• All location history

• All geofences and alerts

• All device pairings

• All notifications

Backups are purged within 90 days. Deletion is irreversible.

11. International Data Transfers

Our services use Google Firebase, which may store data in multiple regions. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of data to countries where Firebase operates. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws including GDPR and COPPA.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make material changes:

• We will notify you via email and in-app notification

• The "Effective Date" at the top will be updated

• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

• You can always review the latest version in the App

For significant changes affecting children's data, we will obtain renewed parental consent.

13. Your Rights Under GDPR (EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your data

• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data

• Right to Erasure: Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")

• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data

• Right to Data Portability: Receive data in a portable format

• Right to Object: Object to certain processing activities

• Right to Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact: support@findmychild.app

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected

• Know if personal information is sold or disclosed

• Say no to the sale of personal information

• Access their personal information

• Request deletion of personal information

• Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

We do NOT sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact: support@findmychild.app

15. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data:

Email: support@findmychild.app

Parent/Guardian Inquiries:

For questions about your child's data or to exercise parental rights, please email support@findmychild.app with "Parental Inquiry" in the subject line. We will respond within 48 hours.

Your privacy and your child's safety are our highest priorities. We are committed to transparency and protecting your family's data.