Privacy Policy for Kindred

Effective Date: February 22, 2026
Last Updated: February 22, 2026

Introduction

Kindred ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and web service (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Service.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you:

• Create an account (name, email address, password)
• Use the Service (pages, notes, documents you create)
• Contact us for support

Specific data collected:

• Email address
• Name
• Password (encrypted using bcrypt)
• Profile information
• Content you create (pages, notes, documents)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used)

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Service, we may automatically collect:

• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Log data (IP address, browser type, access times, pages viewed)
• Usage information (features used, interactions, time spent)

Voice Data (Mobile App)

Our mobile app includes voice capture functionality. When you use this feature:

• Voice recordings are temporarily stored on your device
• Audio is processed to create text notes
• Audio files are not permanently stored unless you choose to save them
• You can disable microphone access at any time in your device settings

Information from Third Parties

If you connect third-party services (Slack, GitHub, Google Drive), we may receive:

• Basic profile information from those services
• Data you authorize us to access (e.g., Google Drive files, GitHub repositories)
• Integration-specific data necessary for functionality

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

1. Provide and maintain the Service

• Process your account registration and authentication
• Store and sync your content across devices
• Enable real-time collaboration features
• Provide AI-powered features (text generation, improvement, summarization)

2. Improve and optimize the Service

• Analyze usage patterns to improve features
• Diagnose technical problems
• Monitor and analyze trends

3. Communicate with you

• Send service-related notifications
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Send updates about new features (with your consent)

4. Ensure security

• Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
• Protect against security threats
• Enforce our Terms of Service

AI Features and Data Processing

When you use AI features:

• Selected content is sent to our AI providers for processing
• AI providers process your content to generate responses
• We do not use your content to train AI models
• AI provider privacy policies apply: Anthropic, OpenAI, Google

You can disable AI features in Settings at any time.

Data Storage and Security

Where Your Data is Stored

• Primary database: PostgreSQL hosted on Vercel
• Geographic location: United States
• Backup frequency: Automatic daily backups retained for 30 days

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption at rest for sensitive data
• Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure API endpoints with rate limiting

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

1. With your consent

• When you explicitly authorize sharing (e.g., integrations, public pages)
• When you invite team members to collaborate

2. Service providers

• Hosting providers (Vercel, database providers)
• AI providers (Anthropic, OpenAI, Google) - only when you use AI features
• Email service providers (for notifications)

3. Legal requirements

• To comply with legal obligations
• To respond to lawful requests from public authorities
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition (with notice)

4. Public content

• Pages you explicitly share publicly
• Content you publish to external services (Slack, etc.)

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

• View all personal data we hold about you
• Export your content in standard formats (JSON, Markdown)
• Request a copy of your data (contact support)

Correction

• Update your profile information in Settings
• Edit or delete content you've created
• Correct inaccurate information

Deletion

• Delete individual pages and content
• Request full account deletion (contact support)
• Note: Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone

Control

• Disable AI features in Settings
• Disconnect third-party integrations
• Revoke API keys you've generated
• Control notification preferences

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@kindred.app.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service.

Retention periods:

• Active account data: Retained while account is active
• Deleted content: Removed within 30 days (backup copies within 90 days)
• Closed accounts: Data deleted within 30 days of closure
• Logs and analytics: Retained for up to 90 days

Children's Privacy

Kindred is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will delete such information from our systems.

International Users

If you are accessing the Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside of your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.

For EU/UK users: We comply with applicable data protection laws. You have additional rights under GDPR/UK GDPR. Contact us for more information.

Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services that are not owned or controlled by us.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Third-party services we integrate with:

• Slack (optional integration)
• GitHub (optional integration)
• Google Drive (optional integration)
• Anthropic (AI features)
• OpenAI (AI features)
• Google Gemini (AI features)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your session (essential)
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze usage patterns

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit functionality.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification for significant changes (if you opted in)

Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell)
• Right to deletion
• Right to non-discrimination

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@kindred.app.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: support@kindred.app
Response time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 7 business days.