Privacy Policy

At Chortle, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our chore management platform. By using Chortle, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Account Information

When you create an account with Chortle, we collect:

• Manager accounts: Email address, name, password (encrypted), team associations
• Member accounts: Username, password (encrypted), team association
• Waitlist signups: Email address, referrer URL, browser user agent

Usage Data

When you use Chortle, we automatically collect:

• Chore information (titles, descriptions, schedules)
• Assignment data (completion status, timestamps, history)
• Team and member relationships
• Login times and session data

Technical Data

We collect technical information to help us provide and improve our service:

• IP addresses (stored temporarily in logs)
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages visited and actions taken within the app

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide the service: Enable chore tracking, assignment management, and team collaboration
• Send notifications: Email reminders, confirmations, and updates about chore assignments
• Improve our service: Analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, and develop new features
• Communicate with you: Send account-related emails, respond to support requests, and notify you of service changes
• Prevent fraud: Detect and prevent unauthorized access and abuse of our service
• Comply with legal obligations: Meet our legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell your personal information. We share your information only in these limited circumstances:

Third-Party Service Providers

We use trusted third-party services to help us operate:

• Resend: Email delivery for notifications and confirmations
• Hosting provider: Cloud infrastructure to run Chortle
• PostgreSQL: Database storage for your data

These providers have access to your information only to perform services on our behalf and are obligated to protect it.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights or property
• Prevent fraud or abuse
• Protect the safety of our users or the public

Business Transfers

If Chortle is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and your choices regarding your information.

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

• Encryption: Passwords are hashed using bcrypt; data is transmitted over HTTPS
• Access controls: Limited employee access to user data
• Regular backups: Automated backups to prevent data loss
• Monitoring: Active monitoring for security threats

However, no system is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

Chortle uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in between sessions
• Remember your preferences
• Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks
• Analyze how you use our service

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of Chortle.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

You can access your personal data at any time through your account dashboard. You may request a copy of your data in a portable format by contacting us.

Correction and Update

You can update your account information directly through the app. If you need assistance, contact us at contact@app.chortleapp.com.

Deletion

You can delete your account at any time. Upon deletion, we will remove your personal data from our active systems, subject to legal retention requirements. Some information may remain in backups for a limited time.

Opt-Out of Marketing

You can opt out of marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email. You will continue to receive essential transactional emails (e.g., assignment notifications, account confirmations).

GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to object to processing, the right to restrict processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Chortle is designed for family use, and children may have Member accounts created by their parents or guardians. Managers must be 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising their children's use of Chortle.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13 without proper consent, please contact us immediately so we can delete the information.

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you the service. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within 90 days, except where we must retain it for legal or regulatory reasons.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your data receives adequate protection.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and notify you of material changes via email or through the service. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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

contact@app.chortleapp.com