Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for SafeFamily
Last updated: June 29, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how SafeFamily ("the App," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use our mobile application, SafeFamily.
By using SafeFamily, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Location Data
SafeFamily's core purpose is family location sharing and safety. To provide this, we collect:
- Precise (GPS) location — used to show your location on the map to members of your family group, and to power safe zone (geofencing) alerts.
- Background location — SafeFamily continues to track and share your location even when the app is closed or not in active use. This is essential to the app's core function: family members can only see accurate, up-to-date locations and receive timely safe zone alerts if location is tracked continuously, not just while the app is open.
- Location history — we store a history of past locations so you and your family group can review movement and previously visited places.
You can disable location sharing at any time from within the app. Disabling location sharing will limit or disable core features such as live location, safe zones, and zone alerts.
1.2 Account Information
- Name, email address, and profile photo (if provided) when you create an account.
- Authentication is handled via Firebase Authentication.
1.3 Family / Group Data
- Information about the family groups and friend connections you create or join, including invitations sent and received.
- Messages sent through in-app chat with family or group members.
1.4 Device & Usage Information
- Device identifiers, device model, operating system version, and app version, used for diagnostics, crash reporting, and push notifications.
- Push notification tokens (via Firebase Cloud Messaging) used to deliver zone alerts and other notifications.
1.5 Photos
If you choose to upload a profile photo using your device's camera or photo gallery, we access only the specific image you select.
1.6 Advertising Data
SafeFamily may display ads through Google AdMob (Google Mobile Ads). AdMob may collect advertising identifiers and usage data to serve and measure ads. See Section 6 below.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Show your real-time location to members of your family group, and show their location to you.
- Power safe zone (geofencing) features and send entry/exit alerts.
- Maintain location history for your family group.
- Operate account creation, login, and authentication.
- Deliver push notifications (zone alerts, friend requests, messages).
- Enable in-app messaging between family/group members.
- Maintain, secure, and improve the App, including diagnosing technical issues.
- Display advertising (if applicable) to support the free version of the App.
We do not use your location data for advertising or analytics purposes. Location data is used exclusively to power the family-safety features described above.
3. Who Can See Your Information
- Family/Group Members: Your location, location history, saved places, and profile information are visible only to members of the family groups or friend connections you explicitly join or approve. You control who you share your location with.
- We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
- We do not share your precise location data with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.
4. Data Storage and Security
- Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase (Cloud Firestore, Firebase Authentication, Firebase Cloud Messaging), which applies industry-standard security practices including encryption in transit.
- We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time (see Section 8).
- While we take reasonable measures to protect your data, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure.
5. Permissions We Request and Why
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Precise Location (Foreground) | Show your live location to family members while the app is open |
| Background Location | Continue sharing your location and powering safe zone alerts when the app is closed or not in active use |
| Notifications | Deliver zone alerts, messages, and friend request notifications |
| Camera / Photos | Let you select or take a profile photo |
| Internet/Network State | Required for all app functionality (syncing location, messages, and account data) |
You may decline or revoke any permission at any time through your device's Settings. Declining permissions may disable the related feature (for example, declining background location will prevent zone alerts from working while the app is closed).
6. Third-Party Services
SafeFamily uses the following third-party services, each with its own privacy policy:
- Firebase (Google) — Authentication, Cloud Firestore (database), Cloud Messaging (push notifications). firebase.google.com/support/privacy
- Google Maps Platform — Map display and geocoding. policies.google.com/privacy
- Google AdMob (Google Mobile Ads) — Advertising. support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543
These third parties may independently collect data (such as advertising identifiers) according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.
7. Children's Privacy
SafeFamily is intended for use by individuals and families, including the sharing of location for minors at the discretion of a parent or guardian who manages the child's device or account. SafeFamily does not knowingly collect personal data directly from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us using the details in Section 10 so we can take appropriate action.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your account and associated data.
- Withdraw consent for location sharing at any time.
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 10. You can also delete your account directly within the app via Settings, where available.
9. Data Retention
We retain your account information and location history for as long as your account remains active. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable period, except where retention is required for legal or legitimate business purposes (such as fraud prevention).
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Email: sahilsurat502@gmail.com
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, by providing additional notice within the App. Continued use of SafeFamily after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
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