Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 17, 2026

GroupKith ("we," "us," "our") makes a private community app for small groups. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. Plain language first; the technical detail is in each section.

The short version

• We do not run ads. We do not sell personal information to anyone.
• Communities are private by default. What you post is visible to other members of that community, and that is it.
• We collect the minimum needed to operate the service: account info, the content you post, and a small amount of operational telemetry.
• You can export and delete your data at any time.

Information we collect

Information you give us

• Account info — your name, email, optional profile photo, and (if you set one) a password.
• Content you post — messages, prayer requests, events, RSVPs, reactions, replies, and attached photos.
• Community memberships — which groups you belong to and your role in each.

Information collected automatically

• Device & connection info — device type, OS version, app version, IP address, time zone. Used for compatibility, debugging, and abuse prevention.
• Operational logs — standard server logs of requests we receive (endpoint, status code, latency). Retained for a short window for debugging.
• Push tokens — when you opt in to notifications, we store a device token (provided by Apple/Google) so we can deliver them.

What we don't collect

• Your contacts, location, microphone, or camera unless you explicitly grant access for a specific feature (e.g. attaching a photo).
• Third-party tracking pixels or ad-network identifiers. We don't run any.

How we use information

• To operate the service — deliver messages, sync devices, send the notifications you opted into.
• To improve the product — aggregate, non-identifying patterns of usage (e.g. "X% of users open the Events tab daily").
• To prevent abuse — rate-limiting, spam and harassment review.
• To communicate with you — service notices, security alerts, and (sparingly) product updates you can unsubscribe from.

How we share information

We share information only with service providers who help us operate the app, under contracts that require them to handle it confidentially. These currently include: cloud hosting, transactional email, push notification delivery (Apple and Google), and crash reporting.

We do not sell personal information. We do not share content with advertisers, data brokers, or analytics resellers.

We may disclose information if required by law (subpoena, court order), or to protect the safety, rights, or property of GroupKith, our users, or the public. When permitted by law we will notify affected users.

Where data is stored

GroupKith data is stored on cloud infrastructure in the United States. If you access the service from elsewhere, you consent to your information being transferred to and processed in the United States.

Security

Connections to GroupKith are HTTPS-only. Authentication uses signed bearer tokens with short-lived access tokens and rotating refresh tokens. Data at rest is encrypted using the underlying cloud provider's standard encryption. No system is perfectly secure; we will notify users in the event of a breach as required by applicable law.

Your rights and choices

• Access & export. Request a copy of your data from within the app or by emailing privacy@groupkith.com.
• Correction. You can edit your profile and content directly in the app.
• Deletion. You can delete your account at any time from Settings. Deletion removes your account and personal posts within 30 days; some operational logs may persist longer.
• Push opt-out. Manage in your device settings at any time.
• Email opt-out. Use the unsubscribe link in any non-essential email.

Children's privacy

GroupKith is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA/UK). We do not knowingly collect information from children below that age. If you believe a child has provided information to us, contact us and we will delete it.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. If we make material changes we will notify users through the app or by email before the changes take effect.

Contact

Questions or requests: privacy@groupkith.com.