Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 13, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Barnacle Bucks.
Barnacle Bucks is owned and operated by BrightBarnacle Studio ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you when using the Barnacle Bucks mobile application and related services.
By using Barnacle Bucks, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Barnacle Bucks collects only the information necessary to provide the application's family management, chore tracking, and screen time features.
Parent Information
When a parent creates an account, we may collect:
Name
Email address
Authentication information provided by our authentication service
Family membership
Push notification token
Account preferences
Child Information
Parents may create child profiles that include:
Child's first name or nickname
Avatar selection
Assigned chores
Earned screen time
Completed chores
Screen time activity
Optional chore verification photos
Children do not create independent accounts.
3. Photos
Some chores may require photo verification before completion.
When enabled by a parent, Barnacle Bucks stores uploaded photos securely to allow parents to review completed chores.
Photos are only accessible to members of the child's family.
4. Screen Time Information
Barnacle Bucks stores information necessary to manage earned screen time, including:
Minutes earned
Minutes redeemed
Active screen time sessions
Session history
Restored screen time
Reward transactions
This information is used only to provide the application's functionality.
5. Device Information
We may collect limited device information including:
Push notification token
Device platform
App version
Technical information necessary to maintain secure sessions
We do not collect precise location information.
6. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Create and manage family accounts
Authenticate users
Assign chores
Track chore completion
Calculate earned screen time
Deliver push notifications
Synchronize information across devices
Improve application reliability
Provide customer support
We do not use your information for advertising.
7. Sharing Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We do not rent your personal information.
We do not share your information with advertisers.
We share information only when necessary to operate Barnacle Bucks, including trusted service providers that help us deliver the application.
8. Data Security
We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information.
While no system can guarantee absolute security, we continually work to protect your data from unauthorized access.
9. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide the Barnacle Bucks service or as required by applicable law.
When an account is deleted, associated personal information is removed or anonymized in accordance with our data retention practices.
10. Children's Privacy
Barnacle Bucks is designed for family use under parental supervision.
Parents create and manage child profiles.
Children cannot independently create family accounts.
Parents control the information associated with their children and may modify or delete child information at any time.
11. Your Choices
Parents may:
Update account information
Change notification settings
Remove child profiles
Delete uploaded chore photos
Delete their account
Request deletion of family information
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When significant changes are made, we will update the Effective Date shown at the top of this document.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
BrightBarnacle Studio
Email: support@barnaclebucks.com