We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use the Famoulee platform, including its mobile apps and associated web services.

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

The responsible party (data controller) under data protection law is:

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Registration data: Name, email address, password
• Profile data: Family relationships, birth and death dates (including for deceased individuals), profile photos
• Uploaded content: Photos, texts, documents, and other user-generated data
• Usage data: Login times, interactions, sharing activities
• Communication data: Messages, comments, posts
• Payment data: If you subscribe to a paid plan

The responsible party (data controller) under data protection law is:

While data protection laws (including GDPR) do not apply to deceased persons, Famoulee treats such profiles with the utmost respect. Only close relatives are allowed to create and maintain these profiles. Users are responsible for ensuring that sensitive information is shared respectfully and lawfully.

We do not sell or rent your data. Data may be shared with third parties only where necessary:

• For technical operations (e.g., hosting providers)
• For payment processing
• To comply with legal obligations
• With your explicit consent

If data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards under Art. 44–49 GDPR, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the stated purposes or to comply with legal retention periods. Upon account deletion, data will be erased within 30 days unless otherwise required by law.

You have the following rights under GDPR:

• Right to access your data (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Right to rectify incorrect data (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Right to restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
• Right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

To exercise your rights, please contact: ramon@famoulee.com

If you believe your rights have been violated, you may lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.

We use industry-standard technical and organizational measures (TOMs) to protect your data from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. All communication is encrypted using TLS/SSL protocols.

Famoulee is intended for users aged 16 and above. Users under 16 may use the platform only with verifiable parental or guardian consent.

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Our website uses only essential cookies for technical functionality. No analytics or tracking cookies are used without your consent. You can manage your cookie preferences via the cookie banner.

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be communicated clearly via the platform. The current version is always available in the app or on the website.