Tekna Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Tekna (the “Family Tree App”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application. By using the app, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
- Account Information: email address, password (hashed by our auth provider), and full name.
- Profile Information: display name and optional claimed identity link in the family tree.
- Family Tree Data: shared genealogical records managed by administrators.
- Edit Submissions: proposed changes plus your user ID and, when available, name/email for admin review.
- Usage Data: search history and relationship calculations stored locally on your device.
- Feedback: message content, display name, and optional contact email.
- Push Notifications (admins only): device push token and platform, with your permission.
How We Use Your Information
- Provide family-tree access and relationship tools
- Authenticate users, reset passwords, and manage access
- Allow administrators to review access requests, edits, and feedback
- Cache data locally for performance and offline browsing
- Send admin-only push alerts for new access requests
Data Storage & Security
Account and shared tree data are stored with Supabase using encrypted transit (TLS), encrypted storage at rest, and row-level security. Local preferences and cache live on your device. Signup confirmation and password-reset emails are sent through our authentication provider.
Access Control
New accounts require administrator approval before accessing family tree data. Administrators can enable/disable accounts, manage roles, review pending edits, and delete accounts when appropriate.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. Data is shared only as needed to operate the app:
- Other approved users (shared family tree; admins also review edits/access requests)
- Supabase for authentication and database services
- Expo’s push notification service for admin access-request alerts
We do not use advertising networks or sell your data to analytics brokers.
Your Rights
- Access / Correction: view and update profile information in the app.
- Deletion: permanently delete your account in the app under Profile → Account → Delete Account. This removes credentials, profile, push tokens, pending edit submissions, and related account records. Shared family-tree records already in the database are retained as communal genealogy data.
- Export: request a personal-data export via the in-app feedback form.
Data Retention
We retain account information while your account is active. Local cache can be cleared from the Profile tab. Account deletion permanently removes your personal account data from our servers.
Children’s Privacy
This app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Contact the administrator if you believe a child has provided personal data so it can be removed.
Contact
Questions or data-rights requests can be sent through the in-app feedback form on the Profile tab.