Privacy Policy
1. Controller
Parentsy is operated by the product owner.
Contact: contact@parentsy.app
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2. Scope
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you:
• visit the Parentsy website
• use the Parentsy mobile application (iOS / Android)
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3. Data We Collect
3.1 Website
When visiting the website, we may collect:
• Email address (if you join the waitlist)
• Technical data (IP address, browser type, device info)
• Basic usage data
• Analytics data (if enabled)
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3.2 Mobile App
When using the Parentsy app, we may collect:
• Account data (email, authentication data via Firebase)
• Profile data (nickname, optional real name, children-related info)
• User content (posts, comments, rooms, messages)
• Usage data (interactions, features used)
• Device data (device type, OS, IP address, app version)
• Communication data (support requests)
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4. Purposes of Processing
We process personal data to:
• provide and operate Parentsy
• enable communication between users
• allow participation in communities and private groups
• personalize content and recommendations
• ensure safety and prevent abuse
• improve product performance
• analyze usage
• display relevant advertising (if enabled)
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5. Legal Basis (GDPR Art. 6)
We process data based on:
• Art. 6(1)(b) – performance of a contract (app functionality)
• Art. 6(1)(f) – legitimate interests (security, improvements)
• Art. 6(1)(a) – consent (analytics, ads, optional tracking)
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6. Analytics and Advertising
We may use analytics and advertising services such as:
• Firebase Analytics (Google LLC)
• Firebase Crashlytics
• Google AdMob (future)
These services may:
• collect device identifiers
• use cookies or similar technologies
• analyze usage behavior
• personalize ads (if consent is given)
Important:
Advertising and advanced tracking may not be active yet but can be introduced in the future.
Users can withdraw consent at any time via app settings (where applicable).
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7. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal data.
We may share data with:
• Google LLC (Firebase) – authentication, hosting, analytics
• Hosting providers – website infrastructure
• Advertising partners (if enabled)
Data may be transferred outside the EU under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
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8. Data Retention
• Account data → until account deletion
• User content → until deleted by user or account removal
• Website data → until no longer needed
• Analytics data → limited retention
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9. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
• access your data
• correct inaccurate data
• request deletion
• restrict processing
• data portability
• withdraw consent at any time
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
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10. Account Deletion (IMPORTANT)
Users can request deletion of their account and associated data.
In the app, this is available via account settings (or will be implemented).
Alternatively via email: contact@parentsy.app
Deletion includes:
• account data
• profile data
• associated content (where technically feasible)
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11. Children
Parentsy is intended for adults (parents and caregivers).
• We do not knowingly collect data directly from children
• Any child-related data is provided by parents voluntarily
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12. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect data against:
• unauthorized access
• loss
• misuse
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13. International Data Transfers
Where data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards, including:
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
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14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy.
Users will be informed of significant changes via:
• app notification or
• website update
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15. Contact
For any privacy-related questions: