1. Introduction
Welcome to Barnacle Bucks.
Barnacle Bucks is owned and operated by BrightBarnacle Studio ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you when using the Barnacle Bucks mobile application and related services.
By using Barnacle Bucks, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Barnacle Bucks collects only the information necessary to provide the application's family management, chore tracking, and screen time features.
Parent Information
When a parent creates an account, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Authentication information provided by our authentication service
- Family membership
- Push notification token
- Account preferences
Child Information
Parents may create child profiles that include:
- Child's first name or nickname
- Avatar selection
- Assigned chores
- Earned screen time
- Completed chores
- Screen time activity
- Optional chore verification photos
Children do not create independent accounts.
3. Photos
Some chores may require photo verification before completion.
When enabled by a parent, Barnacle Bucks stores uploaded photos securely to allow parents to review completed chores.
Photos are only accessible to members of the child's family.
4. Screen Time Information
Barnacle Bucks stores information necessary to manage earned screen time, including:
- Minutes earned
- Minutes redeemed
- Active screen time sessions
- Session history
- Restored screen time
- Reward transactions
This information is used only to provide the application's functionality.
5. Device Information
We may collect limited device information including:
- Push notification token
- Device platform
- App version
- Technical information necessary to maintain secure sessions
We do not collect precise location information.
6. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Create and manage family accounts
- Authenticate users
- Assign chores
- Track chore completion
- Calculate earned screen time
- Deliver push notifications
- Synchronize information across devices
- Improve application reliability
- Provide customer support
We do not use your information for advertising.
8. Data Security
We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information.
While no system can guarantee absolute security, we continually work to protect your data from unauthorized access.
9. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide the Barnacle Bucks service or as required by applicable law.
When an account is deleted, associated personal information is removed or anonymized in accordance with our data retention practices.
10. Children's Privacy
Barnacle Bucks is designed for family use under parental supervision.
Parents create and manage child profiles.
Children cannot independently create family accounts.
Parents control the information associated with their children and may modify or delete child information at any time.
For additional information, please review our Children's Privacy Policy .
11. Your Choices
Parents may:
- Update account information
- Change notification settings
- Remove child profiles
- Delete uploaded chore photos
- Delete their account
- Request deletion of family information
For instructions, please review our Data Deletion Policy .
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When significant changes are made, we will update the Effective Date shown at the top of this document.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
BrightBarnacle Studio
Email: support@barnaclebucks.com