Legal Document

Privacy Policy

CoParent App

Last Updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

CoParent ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our co-parenting application (the "App").

We understand that the information you share with us is sensitive, particularly as it relates to your children and family arrangements. We take this responsibility seriously and have designed our systems and processes to protect your data.

This policy applies to all users of the CoParent App, including parents, co-parents, and any authorised family members or caregivers who access the platform.

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, the data controller is:

CoParent

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.co-parent-easy.com

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account and use our App, you may provide us with:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, password, phone number
  • Profile Information: Profile photo, contact preferences
  • Children's Information: Names, dates of birth, medical information (allergies, medications, NHS numbers), school details, emergency contacts
  • Calendar Data: Custody schedules, appointments, events, handover times
  • Financial Information: Expense records, receipt images, payment records
  • Messages: Communications between co-parents within the App
  • Documents: Any files you upload to the information vault

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our App, we automatically collect:

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
  • Usage Data: Features used, time spent in App, interaction patterns
  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, access times, pages viewed
  • Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preferences

3.3 Payment Information

We use Stripe to process payments. We do not store your full credit card details on our servers. Stripe's privacy policy governs the processing of your payment information. We only receive confirmation of successful payments and basic transaction details.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

4.1 To Provide Our Services

  • Creating and managing your account
  • Enabling communication between co-parents
  • Managing shared calendars and custody schedules
  • Tracking and splitting expenses
  • Storing children's information securely
  • Generating reports and exports

4.2 To Improve Our Services

  • Analysing usage patterns to improve features
  • Troubleshooting technical issues
  • Developing new features based on user needs

4.3 To Communicate With You

  • Sending service notifications and updates
  • Responding to support requests
  • Sending important security or policy updates

4.4 Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your data based on the following legal bases:

  • Contract: Processing necessary to provide our services to you
  • Legitimate Interests: Improving our services, preventing fraud, ensuring security
  • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent (e.g., marketing communications)
  • Legal Obligation: Where required by law

5. How We Share Your Information

5.1 With Your Co-Parent

The core function of our App is to facilitate communication and coordination between co-parents. Information you add to shared features (calendar, expenses, messages, children's information) will be visible to your linked co-parent.

5.2 With Service Providers

We share data with trusted third parties who help us operate our services:

  • Stripe: Payment processing
  • Cloud Hosting Provider: Secure data storage (UK-based servers)
  • Email Service Provider: Sending transactional emails
  • Analytics Provider: Anonymous usage analytics

All service providers are contractually bound to protect your data and only process it according to our instructions.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, including:

  • In response to valid legal process (court orders, subpoenas)
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of CoParent, our users, or others
  • To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5.4 What We Never Do

  • We never sell your personal data to third parties
  • We never share your data with advertisers
  • We never use your children's data for any purpose other than providing our services

6. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data:

6.1 Technical Measures

  • Encryption in Transit:

    All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using TLS 1.3

  • Encryption at Rest:

    All stored data is encrypted using AES-256 encryption

  • Secure Authentication:

    Passwords are hashed and salted; we support two-factor authentication

  • Access Controls:

    Strict role-based access controls for our staff

  • Regular Security Audits:

    Ongoing security assessments and penetration testing

6.2 Data Location

All user data is stored on servers located within the United Kingdom. We do not transfer your data outside the UK or European Economic Area without appropriate safeguards.

6.3 Message Integrity

Messages sent through our App are stored in a tamper-evident manner. Neither party can edit or delete messages after they are sent. All messages are timestamped with server-generated timestamps.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active
  • Messages and Communications: Retained while your account is active (to preserve evidential value)
  • Financial Records: Retained for 7 years after creation (legal requirement)
  • After Account Deletion: Most data deleted within 30 days; some data retained for legal compliance

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right of Access

You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you. We will respond within 30 days.

Right to Rectification

You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data. You can also update most information directly in the App.

Right to Erasure

You can request deletion of your account and associated data. Note that some data may be retained for legal compliance or to protect legitimate interests.

Right to Restrict Processing

You can request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.

Right to Data Portability

You can request your data in a machine-readable format. Our App provides export functions for messages, expenses, and calendar data.

Right to Object

You can object to processing based on legitimate interests. We will cease processing unless we have compelling legitimate grounds.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

9. Children's Data

Our App is designed for adults (parents and caregivers) to manage information about their children. We do not knowingly collect data directly from children under 18.

The children's information stored in our App (names, medical details, school information) is provided by parents with parental responsibility. This data is treated with the highest level of protection and is only accessible to linked co-parents and authorised family members.

We never use children's data for marketing, analytics, or any purpose other than providing our co-parenting services.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the App to function (authentication, security)
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our App (anonymised)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect App functionality.

11. Changes to This Policy

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

  • Sending an email to your registered address
  • Displaying a notice in the App
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Continued use of the App after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us first at [email protected]. We take all complaints seriously and will work to resolve your concerns.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection:

Information Commissioner's Office

Wycliffe House, Water Lane

Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF

Tel: 0303 123 1113

Website: www.ico.org.uk

13. Contact Us

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

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