Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
OpenHomeStorage ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us:
- Account Information: Email address and authentication data when you create an account
- Document Data: Images and documents you upload, including photos of cards, IDs, and other documents
- Extracted Information: Text and metadata extracted from your uploaded documents using AI processing
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our service
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process and store your documents securely
- Extract and index document information for search functionality
- Enable family sharing features you choose to use
- Send service-related communications
- Process payments and manage subscriptions
AI Processing
We use AI services (including Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI) to extract text and metadata from your uploaded documents. This processing helps you search and organize your documents. The extracted information is stored to enable search functionality.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate OpenHomeStorage:
- Cloud Infrastructure: Your data is stored on secure US-based cloud servers
- Stripe: Payment processing for subscriptions
- Google Analytics: Anonymous usage analytics to improve our service
- AI Providers: Document text extraction and processing
Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your information:
- All data is transmitted over encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)
- Authentication is handled through secure Firebase Authentication
- Access to your data is restricted to authorized personnel only
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You can delete your documents at any time. If you delete your account, we will delete your data within 30 days.
Family Sharing
When you use family sharing features, the family members you invite will be able to view documents you choose to share. You control which documents are shared with your family.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data
- Export your data
- Opt out of analytics tracking
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.