Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Furthering Fathering Corporation ("we," "our," or "us") operates the AlwaysConnected platform and mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our services. Please read this policy carefully. By using our app, you agree to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Personal Identifiers: Full name, email address, phone number
• Demographic Data: Date of birth, age, gender, race/ethnicity
• Contact Information: Street address, city, state, ZIP code
• Family Information: Number of children, children's names and ages (for program enrollment)
• Program Participation: Enrollment records, attendance, session progress, case notes
• Account Data: Login email, account creation date, user role
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, timestamps (for service improvement)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Enroll and manage your participation in our programs
• Communicate with you about events, sessions, and program updates
• Track program attendance and progress for grant reporting
• Send you relevant resources, encouragement, and event invitations
• Improve our services and platform features
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

• Program Staff: Authorized staff and case managers who support your participation
• Grant Funders: Aggregated, de-identified data only — never individually identifiable
• Service Providers: Trusted technology vendors (Base44, Resend email service) who process data on our behalf under strict agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect safety

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls, and secure data storage. Only authorized staff can access your personal records. However, no system is 100% secure — we encourage you to use a strong, unique password for your account.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services and comply with legal obligations. Program participation records may be retained for up to 7 years for grant reporting purposes. After account deletion, personally identifiable data is removed within 30 days.

7. Your Rights & Account Deletion

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information via your Account Settings
• Delete your account and associated personal data
• Opt out of non-essential communications

To delete your account, go to Account Settings → Delete Account in the app, or email us at info@furtheringfathering.org with the subject "Account Deletion Request." We will process deletion within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is designed for adults (18+). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information without parental consent, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

9. Third-Party Links

Our app may contain links to external websites or services (YouTube, community resources, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date above. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact: