Privacy Policy

At Family Network, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our family tree platform. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for the Family Network application, create or edit your family tree, invite family members, or otherwise contact us. The personal information we collect includes:

• Name, email address, and password
• Profile information such as profile picture and biographical information
• Family member details and relationships
• Content shared in posts, including text, photos, videos, and documents
• Communication preferences and settings
• Information provided in inquiries and support requests

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Build and maintain your family tree visualization
• Enable sharing and collaboration with your invited family members
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Send notifications about account activity, updates, and security alerts
• Improve our platform and develop new features
• Ensure the security and integrity of our platform

Family Network is built around sharing your family information with people you choose to invite. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We share your information in the following circumstances:

• With family members you explicitly invite to view or collaborate on your family tree
• With trusted technology providers who help us with tree visualization, data storage, and email services (all under strict data protection agreements)
• With legal authorities if required to comply with applicable laws, court orders, or government regulations
• With the acquiring party in case Family Network undergoes a corporate restructuring, ensuring your data remains protected under the same privacy standards

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data including passwords using industry-standard methods
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Strict access controls for our staff
• Password protection options for your family trees
• Regular backups to prevent data loss

Family Network gives you control over who can see and interact with your family tree and content:

• Private trees: Only visible to you and invited family members
• Password protection: Add an extra layer of security requiring a password
• Role management: Assign Observer, Participant, or Admin roles to control what actions family members can take
• Post privacy: Choose whether posts are public or visible only to your family

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of your information
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Objection to processing
• Withdrawal of consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the 'Contact Us' section.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at support@example.com or write to us at Your Company, 123 Main St, San Francisco, CA.