Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 14, 2025 | Version 1.0

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use You-R-Here:

Account Information: Email address, name, age confirmation, parental permission status

Content You Create: Timelines, events, messages, profile pictures, uploaded files

Usage Information: How you use the Service, features you access, interactions with other users

Technical Information: Device information, IP address, browser type, operating system

Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe (we do not store credit card details)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the Service
• Create and manage your account
• Process subscription payments
• Communicate with you about your account and the Service
• Prevent abuse, fraud, and unauthorized access
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Comply with legal obligations
• Analyze usage patterns to improve features

3. Message Privacy

Direct messages between friends are private and encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS. Only you and your friends can access your conversations. We do not read, analyze, or use the content of your messages for advertising or any other purpose.

When you delete your account, all messages are permanently deleted from our systems.

4. Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data in transit
• Secure Storage: Data stored in Google Cloud Firestore with security rules
• Password Protection: Passwords are securely hashed and never stored in plain text
• Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can access user data
• Regular Audits: We regularly review our security practices

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. You use the Service at your own risk.

5. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Users Under 13: Our Service is not available to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Users 13-17: Parental or guardian permission is required. We collect only the information necessary to provide the Service. Parents can request to review, modify, or delete their child's information by contacting support@you-r-here.com.

When an account is deleted, all associated data is permanently removed from our systems.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can access your account information at any time through your profile
• Update: You can update your account details, name, and profile picture
• Delete: You can permanently delete your account and all associated data at any time
• Export: You can request a copy of your data by contacting support@you-r-here.com
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of non-essential communications

7. Information Sharing

We DO NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your data with advertisers
• Share your messages with anyone except you and your friends
• Use your data for marketing purposes outside the Service

We MAY share your information:

• With service providers (e.g., Stripe for payment processing, Google Cloud for hosting) who are contractually bound to protect your data
• When required by law, court order, or government request
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (you will be notified)

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use local storage and session storage to remember your login state and preferences. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels.

Our hosting provider (Firebase) may use cookies for operational purposes. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use the Service.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services:

• Stripe: Payment processing (see Stripe's Privacy Policy at stripe.com/privacy)
• Google Cloud/Firebase: Hosting and data storage (see Google's Privacy Policy)

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

10. Questions and Contact

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

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through the Service.