Privacy Policy

Introduction

FairChore is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our web and mobile application.

By using FairChore, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not accept these terms, please do not use our service.

Data Controller

The data controller for your personal data is:

• Name: FairChore
• Email: team@fairchore.com
• Website: https://www.fairchore.com

Data We Collect

We collect different types of data to provide you with our service:

Account Data

• Email address (for authentication and communications)
• Name or username (to identify you in your group)
• Password (stored encrypted, never in plain text)
• Profile picture (optional)

Service Usage Data

• Tasks performed (type, date, points, comments)
• Group membership and role (admin/member)
• Points and transaction history

Technical Data

• IP address (for security and abuse prevention)
• Browser type and version
• Device type (mobile, desktop)
• Session cookies and preferences

Purpose of Data Processing

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Service provision - Enable the application to function, manage tasks, and calculate points.
• Account management - Create and manage your user account, authentication, and security.
• Communication - Send you important information about the service (changes, security) and respond to your requests.
• Service improvement - Analyze usage to improve user experience and fix bugs.
• Legal obligations - Comply with our legal obligations and respond to authority requests.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data on the following legal bases:

• Contract execution - Processing is necessary to provide you with the FairChore service.
• Consent - For analytical cookies and marketing communications (if applicable).
• Legitimate interest - For service security, fraud prevention, and application improvement.
• Legal obligation - To comply with applicable laws, particularly regarding data retention.

Data Sharing

We may share your data with the following third parties:

• Stripe - Our payment processor for Premium subscriptions. Stripe has its own privacy policy.
• Google - If you use Google sign-in, some data is shared with Google according to their policy.
• Google Analytics - To analyze service usage (anonymized data). You can disable this tracking.
• Hosting provider - Our servers are hosted in France/Europe by OVH, who may have access to data for technical reasons.

We never sell your personal data to third parties. We only share your data with members of your FairChore groups and service providers necessary for the operation of the service.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

FairChore uses cookies to function properly:

Essential cookies (required)

These cookies are necessary for the site to function: authentication session, language preferences, CSRF token for security. They cannot be disabled.

Analytical cookies (optional)

Google Analytics helps us understand how you use FairChore to improve the service. These cookies collect anonymized information about your browsing.

You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the service.

Data Retention

We retain your data for the following periods:

• Account data - Retained as long as your account is active, then deleted within 30 days after account deletion.
• Task data - Retained as long as your account is active or as long as you are a member of the relevant group.
• Technical logs - Retained for a maximum of 12 months for security reasons.
• Billing data - Retained for 10 years in accordance with French accounting legal obligations.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

• HTTPS encryption for all communications
• Passwords hashed with modern algorithms (bcrypt)
• Data access limited to authorized personnel
• Regular and secure backups

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights over your personal data:

• Right of access - Obtain a copy of all data we hold about you.
• Right of rectification - Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure - Request deletion of your data ('right to be forgotten').
• Right to portability - Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to object - Object to the processing of your data for legitimate reasons.
• Right to restriction - Request restriction of processing in certain cases.
• Withdrawal of consent - Withdraw your consent at any time for processing based on it.

To exercise these rights, contact us at team@fairchore.com. We will respond within one month.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the CNIL (French Data Protection Authority) if you believe your rights are not being respected.

Minors

FairChore is accessible to users aged 13 and over. For users under 16, parental or legal guardian consent is required to create an account. If we discover that a child under 13 is using our service without parental authorization, we will delete their account.

International Transfers

Your data is stored and processed on servers located in France/European Union. If transfers to third countries are necessary (for example through our service providers), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions, etc.).

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy. In case of significant changes, we will inform you by email or via a notification in the application. The last update date is shown at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.