Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how The Mental Load collects, uses, and protects information when you use the application.
1. Information We Collect
The App may collect and store the following information:
- Email address
- Display name
- User pairing and relationship connection data
- Tasks, requests, and planning information entered into the App
- Calendar subscription preferences
- Authentication information required for account access
The App does not intentionally collect financial account information, government identification information, precise GPS location data, or health records.
2. How Information Is Used
Information collected by the App may be used to create and manage user accounts, authenticate users securely, enable pairing and shared planning functionality, synchronize tasks and requests between paired users, provide optional calendar subscription functionality, improve application reliability and user experience, and respond to support requests or reported issues.
3. Third-Party Services
The App currently uses trusted third-party services including Firebase Authentication, Cloud Firestore, and Firebase Functions. These services may process limited user information as necessary to provide core application functionality.
4. Data Storage and Security
Reasonable efforts are made to protect user information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. No method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
5. Account Responsibilities
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials, protecting access to their devices and accounts, and ensuring information entered into the App is appropriate and lawful.
6. Calendar Subscriptions
If users choose to subscribe to App-generated calendar feeds, calendar entries may appear in external calendar applications such as Apple Calendar or Google Calendar. Users may unsubscribe from calendar feeds at any time.
7. Children’s Privacy
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13.
8. Data Retention and Deletion
User data may be retained while accounts remain active. Users may request account deletion or support assistance by contacting TheMentalLoadApp@gmail.com.
9. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect improvements, legal requirements, or operational changes. Continued use of the App after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
10. Contact
Questions, concerns, support requests, or privacy inquiries may be directed to TheMentalLoadApp@gmail.com.