Privacy Policy - The Living Room

Last Updated: [1/14/26]

Effective Date: [1/14/26]

Introduction

The Living Room ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use The Living Room mobile application (the "App").

By using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Account and Profile Information

When you create an account, we collect:

Name: Your display name used in the app
Email Address: Used for account identification and login
Password: Stored locally on your device for authentication
Profile Photo: Images you choose to upload as your profile picture
Bio/Description: Optional biographical information you provide
Family Relationships: Information about family members you specify (parent names, child names)
Personal Goals and Skills: Optional information you provide about yourself
Family Role: Your role within family groups (e.g., Parent, Child)

Family Data

To enable family features, we collect:

Family Membership: Which family groups you belong to
Family Relationships: Family tree and relationship connections
Invite Codes: Codes used to join family groups

User-Generated Content

When you use the App, we collect and store:

Posts: Text posts, photos, and voice notes you create
Comments: Comments you post on content
Reactions: Reactions (likes, etc.) you give to posts
Events: Calendar events you create including titles, dates, times, locations, descriptions, and meeting information
Event Comments: Comments you post on events
Goals and Projects: Goals, projects, and tasks you create (premium features)
Fundraising Information: Fundraising campaigns and contributions you create (premium features)
Drafts: Saved drafts of posts you are working on

Subscription and Purchase Information

If you subscribe to premium features:

Subscription Status: Whether you have an active subscription
Subscription Plan: Type of subscription (monthly, yearly, lifetime)
Subscription Dates: Subscription start, expiration, and renewal dates
Purchase Information: Transaction details related to subscriptions

This information is collected and processed by RevenueCat, a third-party subscription management service.

App Settings and Preferences

We store your app preferences:

Notification Preferences: Whether you want to receive notifications
Theme Preferences: Your choice of light mode, dark mode, or system default
Language Preferences: Your preferred language (if set)
Payment Integration: PayPal connection information (if you choose to connect)

Device Permissions

The App may request access to:

Camera: To take photos for posts
Photo Library: To select and share photos from your device
Microphone: To record voice notes for posts
Notifications: To send you reminders and updates about events and family activity

You can grant or deny these permissions at any time through your device settings. The App will function with limited features if permissions are denied.

How We Store Your Information

Current Storage Method

All data is currently stored locally on your device:

Structured Data: Account information, posts, events, and other structured data are stored in your device's UserDefaults
Media Files: Photos and voice notes are stored in the App's Documents directory on your device
No Cloud Sync: Currently, data is not synced to cloud servers or backed up online
Device-Specific: Your data exists only on the device where you use the App

This means:

Your data is private to your device
Data is not accessible from other devices
If you delete the App or lose your device, your data may be lost
Data is not currently shared with our servers or third-party cloud services

Future Changes

We plan to implement cloud storage and synchronization in the future. When this happens, we will update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

How data will be stored in the cloud
How data will be synced across devices
What security measures will protect your cloud-stored data

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and maintain the App's functionality
Enable family communication and sharing features
Manage your account and authentication
Process subscription purchases and manage premium features
Send you notifications (with your permission)
Personalize your app experience
Improve our services

Information Sharing and Third-Party Services

RevenueCat

We use RevenueCat to manage subscription purchases and premium feature access. RevenueCat collects and processes:

Subscription purchase information
Payment transaction data
Subscription status and expiration dates

RevenueCat's use of your information is governed by their Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review RevenueCat's privacy practices at https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy.

No Other Third-Party Sharing

We do not:

Sell your personal information to third parties
Share your content or personal data with advertisers
Use third-party analytics services (currently)
Share your family data outside of your family groups

Family Privacy

Private by Design: All family content is private and accessible only to members of your family groups
Invite-Only: Family groups are invite-only and not publicly searchable
No Public Content: There is no public posting or sharing of your content outside your family groups

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access Your Data: All your data is stored locally on your device
Delete Your Data: You can delete the App to remove all local data, or manage specific content within the App
Control Permissions: You can grant or revoke camera, microphone, photo library, and notification permissions through your device settings
Manage Subscriptions: You can manage or cancel subscriptions through your device's App Store settings
Delete Your Account: You can delete your account and data by deleting the App (note: this will remove all local data)

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your data:

Local Storage: Data stored locally on your device benefits from iOS security features
Secure Authentication: Account authentication is handled locally
No Network Transmission: Currently, your data is not transmitted over networks (except for RevenueCat subscription management)

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

The Living Room is designed for family use and may be used by children under parental supervision. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Providing prominent notice if changes are material

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: thelivingroomapp@gmail.com

App Support: www.thecirclaeandthesquare.com/the-living-room-support

Note: This Privacy Policy applies to the current version of The Living Room. As we add features like cloud sync and analytics, this policy will be updated to reflect new data collection and storage practices.