Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 9.2025

At myAnchor, we value your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile and web application (the “App”). By using the App, you agree to these practices. If you don’t agree, please discontinue use.

  1. Information We Collect

We collect information to power features like family scheduling, Leave By times, and notifications.

a. Information You Provide

  • Family member names, birthdays, and relationships

  • Events you create, including times, dates, and descriptions

  • Account information such as email address and login credentials (if applicable)

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • Device information (operating system, device type, unique identifiers)

  • Usage data (how you interact with the App, features accessed)

  • Location data (only if you grant permission). Used solely for Leave By time recommendations and directions.

c. Communication Data

  • Messages, notes, or quick-add event details you enter (e.g., via the AI Floating Button)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to make your experience seamless and personalized:

  • Provide calendar and scheduling features for your family

  • Deliver notifications like daily digests and reminders

  • Calculate Leave By times and directions (if location is enabled)

  • Personalize family member cards and event assignments

  • Improve the App’s functionality, stability, and security

  • Communicate about updates, changes, or support

3. How We Do Not Use Your Information

We’re committed to protecting your privacy:

  • We do not sell or rent your personal data.

  • We do not use precise location data for advertising.

  • We do not track you when the App is closed or when Location Services are off.

4. Sharing of Information

We only share your information in specific cases:

  • With your consent, e.g., when inviting family members to join

  • With service providers who help deliver notifications, storage, or mapping (bound by confidentiality)

  • For legal reasons, if required by law or regulation

  • During business transfers like mergers or reorganizations

We never share event details or family info with advertisers.

5. Data Retention

  • Events, family info, and preferences are stored until you delete them or your account

  • Cached location data is kept temporarily and not stored permanently

  • We maintain backup copies for disaster recovery and legal compliance

6. Data Security

We use encryption, secure servers, and role-based access to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure.

7. Your Choices and Rights

  • Location: Enable or disable location access in device settings (disabling may affect Leave By accuracy)

  • Notifications: Manage or turn off notifications in App Settings

  • Data Access & Deletion: Request a copy of your data or deletion at [Insert Contact Email]

  • Corrections: Update or correct family member info in Settings

  • Additional Rights: You may have rights under laws like GDPR (EU/UK) or CCPA (California)

8. Children’s Privacy

The App is for parents/guardians. We don’t knowingly collect data from children under 13 (or applicable age of consent). Parents may add children’s info for scheduling.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated in-app or by other means.

10. Contact Us

For questions or requests about this Privacy Policy, reach out to:

  • Email: support@myanchorapp.com