Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 13, 2026

1. Who We Are

DadAnchor is a digital parenting companion application designed for adult parents and caregivers. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you use the DadAnchor mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the “Service”).

For privacy-related inquiries, you can contact us at:
Email: support@dadanchor.com

2. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to:

• The DadAnchor iOS application
• Any future DadAnchor mobile or web interfaces
• All related services operated by DadAnchor

This policy does not apply to third-party services you may access through DadAnchor. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Account Information

• Email address (used for authentication, account recovery, and essential communication)

3.2 Parent Profile Information

• Name
• Date of birth
• Optional birth time and birth location

This information is used exclusively to personalize features such as insights and reflective content.

3.3 Child Profile Information

• First name or nickname
• Date of birth
• Optional birth time and birth location

Child profiles are created and managed solely by the parent or legal guardian. DadAnchor does not independently collect information directly from children.

3.4 User-Generated Content

• Saved anchors and reflections
• Optional mood entries
• Notes or parenting challenges you voluntarily share

3.5 Usage and Technical Data

• Feature usage patterns
• Session activity
• Crash and error diagnostics

This data is used in aggregated form to improve app stability and usability.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for the following purposes:

• Providing personalized parenting guidance based on child development stages
• Generating daily anchors and contextual insights
• Supporting crisis and SOS-style features when enabled
• Saving your preferences and history within the app
• Improving the Service based on anonymized usage trends

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on your jurisdiction, DadAnchor processes personal data under the following legal bases:

• Your explicit consent
• Performance of the service you request
• Legitimate interests in improving the Service without overriding user rights
• Compliance with legal obligations

6. AI and Automated Processing

DadAnchor uses artificial intelligence services (including Google Gemini) to generate personalized content.

• Only the minimum necessary contextual information is shared
• No personal data is used to train AI models
• Responses are generated on demand
• AI providers act solely as data processors

7. Data Storage and Security

DadAnchor stores data using Supabase infrastructure.

• Encryption at rest and in transit
• Strict access controls
• Row-level security isolating user data
• Secure, monitored data centers

8. Encryption and Export Compliance

DadAnchor does not implement proprietary or non-standard encryption algorithms.

All encryption relies on:

• Apple operating system security mechanisms
• Industry-standard encryption provided by infrastructure vendors

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as your account remains active or as necessary to provide the Service.

When you delete your account:

• Your personal data is permanently removed
• Associated child profiles are deleted
• Residual backups are purged within a reasonable timeframe

10. What We Do Not Do

• We do not sell personal data
• We do not share data with advertisers
• We do not track users across apps or websites
• We do not profile children for any purpose

11. Children’s Privacy

DadAnchor is intended for adult users. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13.

All child-related information is provided voluntarily by parents and remains under their control.

12. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and data
• Request a copy of your data
• Withdraw consent where applicable

13. International Users

Your information may be processed in jurisdictions outside your country of residence. We apply consistent protections regardless of location.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated through the app or via email.

15. Contact

For privacy-related questions or concerns:

Email: support@dadanchor.com