Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Kinnect ("we," "us," or "our") refers to the developer of the Kinnect : Family Sync mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our App. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and profile information necessary to set up your account and family connections.

2.2 Health & Activity Data

With your explicit consent, we collect health and activity data from Apple HealthKit, including but not limited to:

• Step count and walking/running activity
• Heart rate data (resting and active ranges)
• Calorie burn data
• Exercise minutes
• Sleep duration and wake times

This health data is used solely to provide family health summaries within the App and is shared only with family members you explicitly connect with. We do not sell health data or use it for advertising purposes.

2.3 Location Data

With your permission, we collect your device's location to display your position on the family map. Location data is shared only with your connected family members. You can revoke location access at any time through your device settings.

2.4 Device Information

We collect device information including battery level and last activity timestamps to provide family members with device status updates and connectivity alerts.

2.5 Usage Data

We collect anonymized usage analytics to improve the App, including app opens, feature usage patterns, and crash reports.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the App's core functionality
• Display health summaries and activity dashboards to connected family members
• Share location information with your connected family members
• Send smart alerts and notifications about family members' activity, health patterns, and device status
• Process family invitations and manage family connections
• Improve and optimize the App
• Communicate with you about updates, support, and service-related matters

4. How We Share Your Information

We share your personal information only in the following circumstances:

• With connected family members: Health summaries, location data, and device status are shared with family members you explicitly invite and connect with in the App.
• Service providers: We may share information with third-party service providers that help us operate the App (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or government request.

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your health data with advertisers or data brokers.

5. Your Rights Under CCPA

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources, the business purpose for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
• Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information. However, you have the right to opt out of any future sale of your data.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
• Right to Correct: You can request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You can direct us to limit the use and disclosure of your sensitive personal information (including health data and precise geolocation) to what is necessary to perform the App's services.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@familykinnect.com. We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit and at rest. Health data syncs securely through the cloud between connected family members. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the App's services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at support@familykinnect.com.

8. Children's Privacy

The App is designed for family use and may be used to monitor the health and location of family members, including minors, with appropriate parental consent. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy within the App or by email. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: