Anchor (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding your data.
This policy applies to the Anchor mobile application, website, and any related services we provide.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when using Anchor, including:
- Name, email address, and contact information
- Memories, stories, photos, videos, audio recordings, and written content you upload
- Family relationships you choose to document
- Location information you manually add to memories
- Any other information you choose to store in the app
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
We may collect limited technical information such as:
- Device type and operating system
- App version
- Basic analytics (app opens, feature usage, crash logs)
- IP address (for security and fraud prevention)
We do not collect precise GPS location unless you explicitly add it to a memory.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve the Anchor experience
- Store and display your memories across devices
- Maintain account security
- Respond to support requests
- Ensure app stability and performance
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your data. We do not use your memories for advertising. We do not share your content with third parties except as required by law.
3. How Your Information Is Stored
Your data is stored securely using industry-standard cloud infrastructure. We use encryption in transit and at rest where applicable.
You control what you upload. You may delete your content at any time.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share information only in the following cases:
- With service providers who help operate the app (e.g., cloud hosting)
- To comply with legal requests
- To protect the safety, rights, or property of Anchor or its users
We do not share your memories or personal content with advertisers or data brokers.
5. Children’s Privacy
Anchor is not intended for children under 13. Parents or guardians may choose to store memories about children, but children do not create accounts.
6. International Users
If you access Anchor from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. We apply the same protections regardless of where you live.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your data
- Correct your data
- Delete your data
- Export your data
- Object to certain processing
You may exercise these rights by contacting us.
8. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service. You may delete your account at any time.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you within the app or via email.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:
privacy@anchorlegacy.app
Anchor Legacy LLC
Trussville, Alabama, USA
We respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.
