Last updated: April 23, 2026
Samtal (“we”, “our”, “us”) provides a digital parenting and family wellbeing solution designed to coach parents on kids' digital wellbeing. This Privacy Policy describes how the Samtal App collects, uses, and protects information.
One App, Two Modes: Samtal is a single application. Upon installation, the user must select whether the device is a "Parent Device" or a "Child Device." The data collection and privacy practices differ depending on the mode selected.
Parent Mode: Used by parents/guardians to manage accounts and view insights.
Child Mode: Installed on the child's device to monitor usage. Monitoring only begins after explicit parental consent is provided on the child's device and the device is linked to a Parent account.
A. When used as a Parent Device
Authentication: Your phone number (used for secure login).
Profile Information: Basic details you provide, such as parent name, child name, age, or avatars.
Service Data: Display of summarized insights (screen time, app names) derived from the linked Child Device.
B. When used as a Child Device (with Parental Consent)
App Usage Information: Application package names, foreground usage duration, and activity timestamps (resume/pause).
Installed Applications: List of installed apps and installation/update timestamps.
Notification Metadata (Optional): App name generating the notification, title, and timestamp. We do NOT collect the body/content of messages.
Device Identifiers: A generated unique ID to sync the child device with the parent account.
Background Activity: Heartbeat signals to ensure the app is functioning and syncing data correctly.
C. Technical Data (Both Modes)
Diagnostics: Crash logs (via Firebase Crashlytics), device model, and OS version.
Analytics: App version and usage events (via Firebase Analytics) to improve app performance.
We do not collect precise GPS location data.
We do not collect photos, videos, files, or camera/microphone data.
We do not collect contacts, SMS content, call logs, or keystrokes.
We do not sell any personal data to third parties.
We use collected data strictly to:
Generate screen-time summaries and behavioral insights for the Parent account.
Authenticate users and sync data securely across devices.
Improve app stability, detect bugs, and provide technical support.
No data is used for advertising, profiling, or marketing purposes.
Infrastructure: We use Supabase for secure database management and Firebase for authentication and diagnostics.
Encryption: All data is transmitted via encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS).
Protection: We implement industry-standard technical safeguards to protect data from unauthorized access.
Parental Access: Data collected from the Child Device is shared exclusively with the linked Parent account.
Service Providers: Data is shared with infrastructure providers (Supabase/Firebase) only to the extent necessary to run the service.
Legal: We may disclose information if required by law or valid legal process.
Samtal is designed to comply with child privacy regulations:
Verified Consent: Monitoring features on the Child Device cannot be activated without manual setup and consent by a parent.
Limited Access: Child data is private and accessible only to the authorized parent.
No Behavioral Advertising: We do not use child data for marketing or ad-targeting.
Retention: Data is kept as long as the account is active or necessary to provide the service.
Deletion: Parents can request full account and data deletion at any time. Upon request, data will be deleted or anonymized within a reasonable timeframe.
Unlinking: If a child device is unlinked or the app is uninstalled, background data collection ceases immediately.
As a user/parent, you have the right to:
Review all data collected from the child’s device via your Parent dashboard.
Revoke app permissions at any time through device settings.
Request a copy of your data or its permanent deletion.
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our app or legal requirements. Material changes will be notified via an in-app notice.
For privacy questions, concerns, or data deletion requests, please contact:
Samtal App Team Email: samtalapp.tech@gmail.com