Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Introduction
familie.care (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates the familie.care website and related services (the “Platform”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use the Platform.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account information: name, email address, password, and role (family or provider)
- Provider profile data: business name, description, location, phone number, services, photos, and credentials
- Contact form submissions: name, email, phone, and message content when you contact a provider
- Reviews: ratings, review text, and your first name
- Payment information: processed by Stripe; we do not store full card numbers
Information from Third-Party Services
- Google Sign-In: If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile avatar from your Google account
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, search queries, and interaction data
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)
- Referral URLs and access timestamps
3. How We Use Your Information
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Platform
- Connect families with care providers (lead delivery)
- Process payments and manage subscriptions
- Send transactional emails (account verification, lead notifications)
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Care providers: When you submit a contact form, your name, email, phone, and message are shared with the selected provider
- Service providers: Stripe (payments), Resend (email delivery), Cloudflare (hosting and security), Neon (database), Zeluto (CRM and lead management)
- Analytics providers: aggregated, non-identifying usage data
- Legal requirements: when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
- Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, dispute resolution). You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain your session and authentication state
- Remember your preferences (e.g., cookie consent)
- Analyze site usage and performance
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Platform functionality.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Request a portable copy of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Opt out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@families.care.
8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- Right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used
- Right to delete your personal information
- Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
- Right to correct inaccurate personal information
We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA. To submit a request, email privacy@families.care.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Platform is not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18 years of age. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
10. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit (TLS), secure database hosting, and access controls. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on the Platform with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at: