Privacy Policy
Stay Parents
Important: Stay Parents is designed for managing family visits between parents, guardians, and children. All data processing complies with GDPR and child protection regulations.
1. Data Controller
2. Data We Collect
2.1 Personal Data
- Contact Information: Names, phone numbers of recipients and children
- Visit Records: Appointment dates, times, locations, and notes
- Communications: Messages exchanged through the app
- Media Files: Photos and videos taken during visits
- Visit Notes: Observations and documentation of visits
2.2 Technical Data
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version
- App Usage: Features used, timestamps of activities
- Advertising Data: Anonymous advertising identifiers for AdMob
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:
- Legitimate Interest: Child protection and legal documentation requirements
- Consent: Your explicit consent for advertising and non-essential features
- Legal Obligation: Compliance with court orders and child protection laws
4. How We Use Your Data
- Visit Management: Scheduling and documenting family visits
- Communication: Facilitating safe communication between parties
- Legal Documentation: Creating legal protocols and reports
- App Functionality: Providing core app features and sync across devices
- Advertising: Displaying relevant ads to support the free app (with your consent)
5. Advertising and AdMob
This app uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and process:
- Advertising identifiers
- Device information
- App interaction data
- Location data (if granted)
You can withdraw advertising consent at any time in the app settings.
Learn more: Google Privacy Policy
6. Data Sharing
6.1 We Share Data With:
- Authorized Users: Other recipients you've authorized (other parent, supervisor)
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or court order
- Google AdMob: Anonymous advertising data only (with your consent)
6.2 We Do NOT Share:
- Personal visit details with unauthorized parties
- Child information with advertisers
- Communication content for marketing purposes
7. Data Storage and Security
- Local Storage: Data is primarily stored on your device
- Encryption: All sensitive data is encrypted
- Access Control: Only authorized users can access shared data
- Retention: Legal protocol data retained for 7 years as required by law
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
- Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Data Portability: Transfer your data to another service
- Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for advertising at any time
9. Special Protections for Children
- This app handles data about minors under strict child protection guidelines
- Children's data is never used for advertising targeting
- All child-related data processing serves the legitimate interest of child protection
- Parents/guardians can request access to their child's data at any time
10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to Google (AdMob) servers which may be located outside the EU. These transfers are protected by:
- Google's Privacy Shield certification
- Standard Contractual Clauses
- Adequate protection measures
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes through the app and request renewed consent where required.
12. Contact Us
13. Supervisory Authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.
Last Updated: July 2025
Policy Version: 1.0