Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Kiddico, a product of New Life Family Health Services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your children. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information in our iOS application designed to help parents track their children's health during illness.

Our Core Privacy Principle: Your family's health data belongs to you and stays with you. Kiddico is built with a local-first architecture, meaning all health tracking data is stored on your device by default. We do not collect, transmit, or store your health data on our servers unless you explicitly enable optional iCloud sync.

2. Information We Collect

Kiddico is designed to minimize data collection. The only information we work with is what you voluntarily enter into the app:

• Child Profiles: Names, dates of birth, photos, and other identifying information you choose to add
• Health Tracking Data: Symptoms, medications, temperature readings, meals, fluid intake, sleep patterns, medical appointments, notes, and other health-related information you record
• User Preferences: App settings, notification preferences, and customization choices stored locally on your device

This information is entered by you and stored exclusively on your iOS device using Apple's secure local storage (Core Data and Keychain).

3. Local-First Data Storage

All data stays on your device by default. Kiddico stores your health tracking information locally on your iPhone or iPad using:

• Core Data: Apple's native framework for secure local database storage
• Keychain Services: For sensitive information that requires additional encryption
• iOS Data Protection: Your data benefits from Apple's hardware-level encryption when your device is locked

We do not transmit your health data to our servers, third-party analytics services, or any external systems unless you explicitly enable iCloud sync (see Section 4).

4. Optional iCloud Sync

Premium Feature: Kiddico Premium subscribers can optionally enable iCloud sync to back up their health data and sync it across multiple devices signed into the same Apple ID.

How iCloud Sync Works:

• User Control: iCloud sync is disabled by default and must be manually enabled in app settings
• Apple's Infrastructure: When enabled, your data is synced using Apple's CloudKit framework to your private iCloud account
• End-to-End Encryption: Data synced to iCloud is encrypted using Apple's standard CloudKit encryption
• Private Database: Your data is stored in your personal iCloud database, not accessible to New Life Family Health Services or other users
• Apple's Privacy Policy: iCloud data is subject to Apple's Privacy Policy

You can disable iCloud sync at any time through app settings. Disabling sync will stop future syncing but will not delete data already stored in iCloud. You must manage iCloud data deletion through your device's iCloud settings.

5. Information We Do NOT Collect

Unlike many mobile applications, Kiddico does not collect:

• Analytics or Usage Data: We do not track how you use the app, which features you access, or how often you use Kiddico
• Device Information: We do not collect device identifiers (IDFA, IDFV), device type, operating system version, or hardware specifications
• Location Data: We do not access, collect, or track your location
• Contact Information: We do not access your contacts, calendar, or other personal information stored on your device
• Crash Reports: We do not automatically collect crash logs or diagnostic information
• Advertising IDs: We do not integrate advertising SDKs or track users for advertising purposes
• Third-Party Tracking: We do not use third-party analytics services, social media SDKs, or any tracking pixels

6. Third-Party Services

Kiddico is designed to operate independently without relying on external services for core functionality:

• Apple App Store: Payment processing for Premium subscriptions is handled entirely by Apple through the App Store. We do not collect or process payment information. Apple's payment and subscription data handling is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy.
• iCloud (Optional): As described in Section 4, iCloud sync is optional and governed by Apple's privacy policies.

We do not integrate any third-party services for analytics, advertising, customer support chat, or data collection purposes.

7. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Kiddico is designed for use by parents and guardians (ages 18 and older) to track health information for their children. The app complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

• Parental Control: The app is intended for use by adults only. Parents and guardians are responsible for all data entered into the app.
• No Direct Collection from Children: Kiddico does not directly collect personal information from children under 13. All information about children is entered by their parent or guardian.
• Local Storage: Children's health information is stored locally on the parent's device and is not transmitted to our servers.
• Parental Rights: Parents have full control over their children's health data and can export, modify, or delete it at any time through the app.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Device Encryption: All data stored by Kiddico benefits from iOS device-level encryption (FileVault/Data Protection)
• Keychain Storage: Sensitive information is stored in the iOS Keychain with additional encryption layers
• Biometric Lock: Premium users can enable Face ID or Touch ID to require authentication before accessing the app
• No Network Transmission: Your health data is never transmitted over the network unless you explicitly enable iCloud sync
• Secure Coding Practices: The app is built following Apple's security guidelines and undergoes regular security reviews

While we implement robust security measures, no system is completely secure. You are responsible for protecting your device with a passcode and keeping your iOS software updated.

9. Your Rights and Data Control

You have complete control over your health data stored in Kiddico:

• Access: You can view all stored data at any time through the app interface
• Export: Premium users can export all health data in CSV or JSON format for use in other applications or for record-keeping
• Modify: You can edit or update any health entries at any time
• Delete: You can delete individual entries, child profiles, or all app data through the app settings
• Disable Sync: You can enable or disable iCloud sync at any time
• App Deletion: Uninstalling the app will delete all local data. If iCloud sync was enabled, you must separately delete iCloud data through iOS Settings

Since your data is stored locally on your device and not on our servers, we cannot access, retrieve, or delete your data remotely. You maintain complete ownership and control.

10. Data Retention

All health tracking data is retained on your device until you choose to delete it. We do not automatically delete or expire data, allowing you to maintain a complete health history for your children.

If you enable iCloud sync, data will be retained in your iCloud account according to Apple's iCloud storage policies and your iCloud storage plan.

11. International Data Transfers

Since Kiddico stores all data locally on your device by default, there are no international data transfers unless you enable iCloud sync. If you enable iCloud sync, your data may be stored on Apple's servers, which may be located in various countries according to Apple's data center infrastructure.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes through:

• An in-app notification when you next open the app
• An updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• A notice on our website at https://kiddico.app/privacy

Continued use of Kiddico after changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Since all data is stored locally on your device, you already have direct access to all information
• Right to Delete: You can delete your data at any time through the app settings
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information
• Non-Discrimination: We do not discriminate against users who exercise their privacy rights

14. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to Access: You have direct access to all your data through the app
• Right to Rectification: You can edit any data through the app interface
• Right to Erasure: You can delete data at any time
• Right to Data Portability: Premium users can export data in machine-readable formats
• Right to Object: You control whether to enable optional features like iCloud sync

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how Kiddico handles your data, please contact us:

We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.