Overview
LifeOS is a household coordination app built by Jasmine and Dominick — two parents who wanted something better than a shared Google calendar and a notes app. We take privacy seriously because we use this app ourselves, with our own kids' schedules and our own family's data inside it.
This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have over it. We've written it in plain language intentionally. If something is unclear, email us and we'll explain it.
What we collect
We collect information in two ways: what you give us directly, and what the app generates as you use it.
Information you provide
| Data | Examples | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Account info | Name, email address, password | To create and secure your account |
| Household info | Household name, dietary preferences, week start day | To personalize the app for your family |
| Family members | Names, roles, date of birth, avatar photos | To assign events and tasks to the right people |
| Calendar data | Events, dates, times, locations, attendees | Core app function — shared family calendar |
| Lists | Grocery items, to-dos, wishlists, packing lists | Core app function — shared household lists |
| Meal data | Meal plans, recipes, prep steps, dietary tags | Core app function — meal planning and delegation |
| Milestones | Birthdays, anniversaries, kids' firsts | Core app function — family milestone tracking |
| Saved content | Saved recipes, articles, ideas | Core app function — household content library |
Information generated by usage
| Data | What it is |
|---|---|
| Activity log | A record of actions taken in the app (e.g. "Jasmine added Taco Night for Friday") — used to power the activity feed and undo functionality |
| Device info | Device type, OS version, app version — used for bug diagnosis |
| Usage patterns | Which features are used, how often — used to improve the product. This is anonymized and never tied to specific content you've entered. |
| Crash reports | Technical error logs when the app crashes — used to fix bugs |
How we use it
We use your information to run LifeOS and make it better. Specifically:
- Providing the core app features — calendar, lists, meal planning, milestones, real-time sync across your household
- Sending you notifications you've opted into (event reminders, meal prep pings, task assignments)
- Sending transactional emails (account confirmation, password reset, subscription receipts)
- Diagnosing bugs and crashes
- Improving the product based on anonymized usage patterns
- Communicating with you about your account or the beta program
We do not use your data to train AI models, build advertising profiles, or sell insights to third parties.
How we store it
Your data is stored on encrypted servers. We use industry-standard encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest. Access to production data is restricted to the founding team and only when necessary to diagnose a specific problem.
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we delete your household's data within 30 days, except where we're required to retain records for legal or financial compliance (such as payment records, which are held for 7 years).
Children's privacy
LifeOS is designed for use by adults managing a household. Children can be added as household members — their names, date of birth, and assigned events or tasks may be stored in the app — but children do not create accounts or interact with the app directly. All household data is managed by the adult account holder(s).
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, contact us at privacy@familyos.app and we will delete it promptly.
LifeOS is designed to comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Parents and guardians control all data entered about their children and may request deletion at any time.
Your rights
You have the following rights over your data, regardless of where you live:
- Access — you can request a copy of all data we hold about your household
- Correction — you can correct inaccurate data at any time directly in the app
- Deletion — you can delete your account and all associated data
- Portability — you can request an export of your household data in a machine-readable format
- Objection — you can opt out of any non-essential communications at any time
If you are located in California, the European Union, or another jurisdiction with specific data protection laws, additional rights may apply. Contact us to exercise any of these rights.
Beta period notice
LifeOS is currently in a private beta. During this period, the founding team may review anonymized usage patterns more closely than we would post-launch — this helps us find bugs and prioritize improvements. We will never read the specific content of your family's data (your grocery lists, your calendar events, your kids' names) without your explicit permission and a specific support reason.
Beta participants may receive more frequent emails from us as we gather feedback. You can opt out of research communications at any time without losing access to the app.
This privacy policy will be updated before the public launch to reflect any changes in data practices. We'll notify all beta participants of material changes by email before they take effect.
Contact us
Questions about this policy, your data, or anything privacy-related — reach out directly. We're a two-person team; you'll hear back from one of us, not a support bot.