TapGuardian Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 30, 2026

Introduction

Tap Guardian (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is a parental control application designed to help families manage children's digital wellbeing. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:
  • Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you register.
  • Child Profile Data: Child's name, age group, and avatar selection.
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, device identifiers, and FCM tokens for push notifications.
  • Location Data: Real-time and historical location data from child devices when location permissions are granted by the parent.
  • App Usage Data: Information about apps installed and used on child devices, including usage duration.
  • Screen Time Data: Daily screen time usage, limits set by parents, and schedule configurations.
  • Chat Messages: Messages exchanged between parent and child within the app.
  • Phone Number: Parent phone number for SOS emergency alerts and account recovery (optional).

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Tap Guardian is designed for use by parents and legal guardians to monitor their children's device usage. We take children's privacy seriously:
  • We do not collect personal information directly from children under 13 without parental consent.
  • All child profiles are created and managed exclusively by the parent account holder.
  • Parents can review, modify, or delete their child's data at any time through the app.
  • Child data is only accessible to the parent who created the profile and any authorized co-parents.
  • We do not serve targeted advertising to children.
  • We do not sell children's personal information to third parties.

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain the TapGuardian service.
  • To enable parents to monitor and manage children's screen time and digital activities.
  • To provide location tracking and geofence alerts.
  • To send push notifications for alerts, reminders, and app blocking commands.
  • To generate usage reports and weekly summaries.
  • To facilitate parent-child communication through in-app chat.
  • To send SOS emergency alerts (SMS and voice call) to parents when triggered by a child.
  • To improve and personalize the app experience.
  • To detect and prevent fraud or abuse.

Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely on our servers. We implement industry-standard security measures including:
  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS).
  • Secure password hashing (bcrypt).
  • HTTP-only cookies for session management.
  • Firebase Authentication for identity verification.
  • Regular security audits and updates.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:
  • Firebase (Google): Authentication, push notifications, analytics, and crash reporting.
  • MongoDB Atlas: Database hosting.
  • Railway: Server hosting.
  • RevenueCat: Subscription management.
  • Apple ScreenTime API: iOS screen time management.
  • Twilio: SOS emergency SMS and voice calls to parents.

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing the use of your information.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, all associated data (including child profiles, usage data, location history, chat messages, and tasks) is permanently deleted within 30 days.

Your Rights

You have the right to:
  • Access your personal data and your children's data.
  • Export your data (available in Settings).
  • Correct inaccurate information.
  • Delete your account and all associated data.
  • Withdraw consent for location tracking at any time.
  • Opt out of push notifications through device settings.

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used, the right to delete your personal information, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your rights. We do not sell personal information.

International Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data based on your consent and our legitimate interest in providing parental control services. You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and to object to processing. Contact us to exercise these rights.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes through the app or by email. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

Email: privacy@tapguardian.io