Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Overview
Hakid ("we," "our," or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your family. This privacy policy explains how our mobile application handles information when you use our family chore and reward management app.
Information Collection and Storage
Data We Store Locally
Hakid stores the following information locally on your device only:
- Family Data: Parent and child names, profile photos (stored locally), and PIN codes (securely hashed)
- Chore Management: Categories, tasks, descriptions, coin values, and completion status
- Reward System: Reward items, descriptions, prices, and purchase history
- App Settings: Language preferences, sound settings, and other user interface preferences
- Activity Data: Task completions, coin balances, and timestamp information
Data We Do NOT Collect
- No Personal Information Transmission: We do not collect or transmit any personally identifiable information to external servers
- No Internet Connection Required: The app functions completely offline
- No Data Transmission: No data is sent to external servers or third parties
- No Analytics: We do not track user behavior or app usage statistics
- No Advertising Data: The app contains no advertisements and collects no advertising-related data
- No Location Data: We do not access or store location information
Data Storage and Security
- Local Storage Only: All family data is stored exclusively on your device using secure local database storage (Room database)
- PIN Security: Parent and child PINs are securely hashed and stored locally for authentication
- No Cloud Backup: Family data is not automatically backed up to cloud services
- Device Control: You have complete control over your data through your device's app management settings
- Profile Photos: Images are stored locally in the app's private directory and are not accessible to other applications
Data Sharing
We do not share, sell, rent, or otherwise distribute any data to third parties because:
- No data is collected from users beyond local storage
- The app operates completely offline
- No network connections are established by the app
Children's Privacy
Hakid is designed specifically for family use, including children. We take children's privacy seriously:
- We do not collect any personal information from children or adults
- Child profiles are protected with PIN codes
- All data remains locally on the parent's device
- No online features expose children to external communication
- The app complies with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) as it does not collect or transmit any information online
Data Retention and Deletion
- User Control: You can delete individual child profiles, tasks, rewards, or reset all data through the app's parent interface
- App Removal: Uninstalling the app will remove all associated data from your device
- No External Copies: Since no data is transmitted externally, no copies exist outside your device
- Daily Reset: Task completions reset automatically each day at midnight (configurable)
Permissions
The app may request the following permissions:
- Storage: To save family data and profile photos locally on your device
- Camera: To take profile photos for family members (optional)
- Photo Library Access: To select existing photos for profiles (optional)
- Biometric Authentication: For optional fingerprint authentication (if enabled)
The app does NOT request:
- Internet/Network access
- Location services
- Microphone access
- Contacts or phone access
- Calendar access
- Any other device permissions not essential for offline family management functionality
Security Features
- PIN Protection: 6-digit PIN for parent access, 4-digit PIN for children
- Secure Storage: Sensitive data like PINs are encrypted using Android's security features
- Role-Based Access: Parents and children have different access levels within the app
- Local Authentication: All authentication happens on-device with no external verification
Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date above. Since the app operates offline, policy updates will be included in app updates distributed through official app stores.
Open Source
This app is developed with privacy-first principles. The complete privacy implementation can be verified through code review.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, you can contact us at:
Email: Info@arcanedigital.dev
App Developer: Arcane Digital
Website: arcanedigital.dev
Your Rights
As a user of our offline application, you have the right to:
- Access all data stored by the app (viewable within the app interface)
- Delete any or all family data (through parent admin settings)
- Use the app without providing any personal information to external services
- Manage multiple family profiles independently
- Export or backup your data manually if desired
- Enjoy complete privacy with no data tracking or transmission
Compliance
This privacy policy complies with:
- Google Play Store privacy requirements
- COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) - by not collecting any online data
- GDPR principles - through complete user control and data minimization
- CalOPPA (California Online Privacy Protection Act)
- General privacy best practices for offline mobile applications
- Family-friendly app guidelines
Data Portability
While Hakid operates entirely offline:
- You own all your data
- Data can be manually backed up through Android's backup features
- Future updates may include export functionality for data portability
Summary: Hakid is a completely offline family management app that stores all data locally on your device. We do not collect, transmit, or share any personal information or usage data. Your family's privacy is fully protected because no data ever leaves your device. The app is designed to be a safe, private space for managing family chores and rewards without any external data exposure.