Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 14, 2026

The Allam Family app ("the App") respects your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and with whom we share it.

1. Data We Collect

The App collects the minimum data needed to operate the family tree and communication services:

Account data: name, email, encrypted password, profile photo (optional), and date of birth.
Family tree data: names, kinship relations, birth and death dates, and photos you upload for individuals.
Device data: device identifier and operating system (iOS / Android) for diagnostics and updates.
Usage data: anonymized crash logs and most-used app features.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data only for the following purposes:

Operating the App and displaying your family tree.
Improving performance and fixing bugs.
Sending important notifications (e.g. family event invitations), only with your consent.
Complying with legal requirements.

We do not sell your data to any third party, and we do not use it for advertising.

3. Who We Share Your Data With

We share your data only with:

Authorized family members you invite to your tree.
Service providers: hosting services (such as Google Cloud), Apple's App Store Connect, and Google's Play Store — for app availability and operation.
Government authorities only when legally required.

4. Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers (Google Cloud Platform) with encryption in transit (HTTPS / TLS 1.3) and at rest. Passwords are hashed with modern algorithms (bcrypt).

5. Your Rights

You can at any time:

Access and edit your personal data from within the App.
Download a copy of your data (Export).
Permanently delete your account and all associated data (Right to be Forgotten).

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@allamfamily.app

6. Children

The App is intended for family use. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without parental consent.

7. Cookies

The web version of the App may use strictly necessary cookies (to maintain login session). We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

8. Changes to This Policy

We update this policy as needed. We will notify you of any material changes via in-app notification at least 30 days before they take effect.

9. Contact Us

For any privacy inquiry:

Email: privacy@allamfamily.app
Website: https://gentelzole.github.io/Allam/