Privacy Policy

Overview

HomeGnome ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our household management application.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, display name, and password when you create an account.
• Home Data: Information about your households, including names, descriptions, and addresses you choose to add.
• Activity Data: Bills, chores, shopping items, calendar events, and chat messages you create within your homes.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: How you interact with the app, features used, and actions taken.
• Device Information: Browser type, device type, and operating system.
• Log Data: IP addresses, access times, and error logs for troubleshooting.

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the HomeGnome service
• To communicate with you about your account and homes
• To send notifications you've opted into (bill reminders, chore assignments, etc.)
• To improve and develop new features
• To ensure security and prevent abuse

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only in these circumstances:

• With Your Housemates: Data within a home is visible to all members of that home.
• Service Providers: We use third-party services (hosting, email) that process data on our behalf.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and export your data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of non-essential communications

Data Retention

We retain your data while your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we're required to retain it for legal purposes.

Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party tracking cookies for advertising.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through the application.