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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 6, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Fampla! We believe your family's data belongs to you, not us.

Unlike traditional apps that collect and store your data on corporate servers, Fampla is a self-hosted family organization platform. This means you run Fampla on your own server, giving you complete control over your family's information.

What does this mean for your privacy?

This privacy policy explains what data Fampla processes in your self-hosted instance and how you can manage it.

Our Privacy Philosophy

Traditional Apps vs. Fampla

Traditional SaaS Apps:

Fampla (Self-Hosted):

Who This Policy Applies To

This policy describes how Fampla software processes data when you run it on your own infrastructure. Each Fampla instance is independent, and you (as the instance administrator) are responsible for your family's data.

Data Processed by Your Fampla Instance

When you run Fampla, the software processes and stores the following types of data in your local database:

1. User Account Data

What we process:

Why it's needed:

Who can see it:

2. Authentication & Security Data

What we process:

Why it's needed:

Security measures:

3. Activity & Logging Data

What we process:

Why it's needed:

Privacy protection:

4. Family Organization Data

What we process:

Why it's needed:

Who can see it:

5. Content Data

What we process:

Why it's needed:

Who can see it:

6. File Uploads

What we process:

Why it's needed:

Storage:

How Your Data is Stored

Database Storage

All structured data (users, events, lists, etc.) is stored in a PostgreSQL database running on your server:

File Storage

Uploaded files (images, attachments) are stored in your server's filesystem:

Cache Storage

Temporary data is stored in Redis (if configured):

Encryption

Data at Rest:

Data in Transit:

Data Sharing & Access

Within Your Family

Outside Your Instance

Third-Party Services

Fampla does not integrate with or share data with:

The only external connections are:

Your Rights & Control

Since you control the Fampla instance, you have complete rights over your data:

Access Your Data

Modify Your Data

Delete Your Data

As a User:

As an Administrator:

Data Portability

Security Measures

Application Security

Database Security

Network Security

Best Practices for Self-Hosting

To maximize security and privacy:

  1. Use HTTPS: Configure SSL/TLS certificates (Let's Encrypt recommended)
  2. Strong Passwords: Enforce strong password policies
  3. Regular Backups: Backup database and files regularly
  4. Update Regularly: Pull latest Docker images for security patches
  5. Monitor Logs: Check logs for suspicious activity
  6. Firewall Rules: Restrict access to necessary ports only
  7. Private Network: Use VPN for access outside home network

Data Retention

Automatic Retention

Manual Cleanup

As the instance administrator, you control:

Account Deletion

When a user deletes their account:

Self-Hosting Responsibilities

When you self-host Fampla, you become the data controller for your instance. This means:

Your Responsibilities

  1. Server Security: Securing your server infrastructure
  2. Data Backups: Regular backups of database and files
  3. Access Control: Managing who can create accounts
  4. Privacy Compliance: Following local data protection laws
  5. Updates & Patches: Keeping Fampla software updated
  6. User Support: Helping family members with issues

Our Responsibilities (Fampla Developers)

  1. Secure Code: Writing secure, privacy-respecting software
  2. Security Updates: Providing patches for vulnerabilities
  3. Documentation: Clear setup and security guidelines
  4. Transparency: Open source code for audit and review

Legal Compliance

Depending on your location and use case:

We provide the tools, but compliance is your responsibility as the instance operator.

Children's Privacy

Fampla is designed for family use, which may include children:

If you allow children under 13 (or your local age of consent) to use your instance:

Changes to This Privacy Policy

How We Update

Your Responsibility

When running a self-hosted instance:

No Forced Changes

Since Fampla is self-hosted:

Open Source & Transparency

Fampla is open source software:

Reporting Security Issues

If you discover a security vulnerability:

  1. Do NOT open a public GitHub issue
  2. Email security concerns to: [your-security-email@example.com]
  3. Provide detailed description and reproduction steps
  4. We'll respond within 72 hours
  5. Coordinated disclosure after patch available

Contact Information

For Users of an Instance

For Instance Administrators

For Privacy Inquiries

Since Fampla is self-hosted:

Additional Resources

Technical Documentation

Privacy Tools

Community Support

Summary: Your Privacy, Your Control

With Fampla, you get:

✅ Complete Data Ownership - Your data, your server, your rules

✅ No Corporate Surveillance - No tracking, no analytics, no data mining

✅ Full Transparency - Open source code you can audit

✅ Strong Security - Industry-standard encryption and protection

✅ Data Portability - Export anytime in standard formats

✅ Family Privacy - Data never leaves your infrastructure

Self-hosting means:

⚠️ You're Responsible - Security, backups, and compliance are on you

⚠️ Technical Setup - Requires server administration knowledge

⚠️ Maintenance - Keep software and server updated

⚠️ Support - Community support, not corporate helpdesk

Questions?

"Can Fampla developers see my data?" No. Your data is only on your server. We never have access to it.

"What happens if I stop using Fampla?" Export your data, then delete the instance. Your data is gone forever (unless you kept backups).

"Can I modify this privacy policy?" Yes! Since you run the instance, you can modify anything. Be sure to inform your users.

"Is Fampla GDPR compliant?" Fampla provides privacy-respecting tools, but GDPR compliance is your responsibility as the instance operator.

"How do I delete all my data?" Users can delete accounts in settings. Admins can drop the entire database or delete the Docker containers.

"Can I run Fampla without the internet?" Yes! Fampla works entirely offline on your local network. Perfect for privacy-focused families.

Thank you for choosing Fampla and taking control of your family's digital privacy! 🐝

For the latest version of this privacy policy, visit: https://github.com/fampla/fampla/blob/main/PRIVACY.md