Privacy Policy

GDPR-compliant privacy policy for famstory

Data Controller

Operator: Gerrit Mädge

Address: Alpenstraße 77, 87509 Immenstadt, Germany

Email: support@famstory.app

End-to-End Encryption

Important: famstory uses client-side, end-to-end encryption to protect your family tree data.

This means your data is encrypted before it leaves your device, and only you can decrypt it using your password.

We cannot read your family tree data, even if we wanted to. Your encryption keys are derived from your password and never transmitted to our servers.

Data Collection

We collect the following data:

  • Account information (email address, encrypted authentication tokens)
  • Encrypted family tree data (encrypted on your device before transmission)
  • Usage analytics (anonymized, for service improvement)
  • Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing

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

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Client-side encryption for family tree data
  • Secure password hashing (never stored in plain text)
  • Regular security audits and updates

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at: support@famstory.app

Last updated: March 1, 2026