Last updated: March 15, 2026
GemSprout ("we", "our", or "us") is a family chore and rewards app. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using GemSprout, you agree to this policy.
Information We Collect
GemSprout does not require you to create an account or provide any personal identifying information such as your name, email address, or phone number. The information we store includes:
- Family data — family name, member names, ages, avatars, chore lists, reward prizes, and completion history. This data is entered by you and stored in your family's private cloud document.
- Chore photos — if you use the before/after photo feature, photos are uploaded to secure cloud storage and associated with your family's data.
- App settings — preferences such as timezone, notification settings, and feature toggles.
- Anonymous authentication token — we use Firebase Anonymous Authentication to securely identify your family's data without linking it to any personal identity.
How We Use Your Information
All data collected is used solely to provide the GemSprout app experience. Specifically:
- To sync your family's chores, rewards, and progress across devices using your family code.
- To display chore completion history and earn streaks, badges, and rewards.
- To store chore photos for before/after verification.
We do not use your data for advertising, analytics profiling, or any purpose beyond operating the app.
Children's Privacy
GemSprout is designed for use by families, including children under 13. We take children's privacy seriously and comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
- We do not collect any personally identifiable information from children.
- Children's profiles (names, avatars, chore data) are created and managed by parents or guardians within the app.
- No child data is shared with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
- Parents may delete all family data at any time from within the app (Settings → Reset All Data).
Data Storage and Security
Your family's data is stored using Google Firebase (Firestore and Firebase Storage), a secure cloud platform. Data is protected by Firebase security rules that restrict access to your family's unique code. Chore photos are stored in Firebase Storage under your family's private path.
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your data to outside parties.
Third-Party Services
GemSprout uses the following third-party services to operate:
- Google Firebase — data storage, authentication, and file storage. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
Data Retention and Deletion
Your family's data is retained as long as you use the app. You can permanently delete all data at any time by going to Settings → Reset All Data within the app. This will remove your family's data from our servers. Chore photos stored in Firebase Storage will also be removed.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal data associated with your family at any time. Since GemSprout does not require account creation, all data management is done directly within the app.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at: