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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 6, 2026 · Last Updated: May 6, 2026

Carelyn LLC is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. We do not sell your data, show you ads, or share your health information with insurance companies or employers.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account or use the Service, we may collect:

  • Full name, email address, and password
  • Your role (Primary Caregiver, Family Member, or Patient)
  • Patient information including name and care group details
  • Health information you voluntarily enter, including medications, vitals, and care journal entries
  • Tasks, notes, and communications within your care group
  • Payment information processed securely through Stripe (we do not store card numbers)

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Service, we automatically collect:

  • Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
  • Log data (IP address, app activity, error reports, and usage statistics)
  • Push notification tokens for delivering reminders and alerts

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services you connect to Carelyn, such as wearable health devices or Apple HealthKit, only with your explicit authorization.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Create and manage your account and care group
  • Provide, operate, and improve the Service
  • Send medication reminders and care alerts via push notification
  • Process subscription payments through Stripe
  • Respond to your questions and provide customer support
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve the Service
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not use your health information for advertising purposes. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 Within Your Care Group

Information you add to Carelyn — including health vitals, medications, tasks, and journal entries — is shared with other members of your care group whom you have invited. You control who is in your care group.

3.2 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service, including:

  • Supabase — database hosting and authentication
  • Stripe — payment processing
  • Expo — mobile app infrastructure and push notifications

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it to provide services to us.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

3.4 Business Transfers

If Carelyn LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Data Security

We take the security of your information seriously. Carelyn uses:

  • Row-Level Security (RLS) to ensure users can only access their own care group's data
  • Encrypted connections (TLS/SSL) for all data transmission
  • Supabase's enterprise-grade security infrastructure
  • Secure, hashed password storage

5. Health Information

Important: Carelyn is not a covered entity under HIPAA and does not provide medical advice. The Service is a coordination tool and does not replace professional medical care.

Health-related information you enter is stored securely and accessible only to your authorized care group members. It is never sold to third parties or used for advertising, and is not shared with insurance companies, employers, or healthcare providers without your explicit consent.

6. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at hello@getcarelyn.com.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Correction

You may access and update your account information at any time through the app settings. You may also contact us at hello@getcarelyn.com to request access to or correction of your personal information.

7.2 Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at hello@getcarelyn.com. We will delete your information within 30 days of your request, except where we are required to retain it by law.

7.3 Push Notifications

You may disable push notifications at any time through the app settings or your device's notification settings.

7.4 California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@getcarelyn.com.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions? Contact Us

Carelyn LLC

Email: hello@getcarelyn.com

Website: getcarelyn.com

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