Privacy policy

Last updated: 05-03-2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Clara App Ltd (“Clara”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use the CLARA application, website, and related services (together, the “Service”).

By creating an account or using CLARA, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you must not use the Service.

Effective Date: 05-03-2026

Introduction

Clara App Ltd (“Clara”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, the legal basis for processing it, and how we protect it when you use the Clara application and related services.

Clara is a private household coordination platform designed to support shared visibility, communication, safeguarding, and logistical planning within families.

We collect only the information necessary to provide the Clara service. Special category data is never mandatory and is processed only where users choose to provide it.

1. Who We Are

Clara is operated by Clara App Ltd, a company incorporated in England and Wales.

We provide a digital platform designed to help families organise information, schedules, and shared responsibilities.

For the purposes of data protection law, Clara App Ltd is the data controller.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Account Information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Login credentials (stored securely)

User-Provided Content

  • Notes, schedules, reminders, and lists

  • Family-related information

  • Child-related information entered by users

Care-Related Information

  • Information such as allergies or preferences provided by users

We do not collect or store NHS numbers or similar sensitive identifiers.

Device & Usage Data

  • Device information

  • Basic usage and interaction data

Location Data (If Enabled)

  • Real-time location data used to support certain features

Important:

  • Location data is processed in real time

  • Clara does not store or retain location history

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide and operate the Clara platform

  • Enable shared family organisation features

  • Support communication and coordination features

  • Maintain, improve, and secure the service

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Contract – to provide the Clara service

  • Legitimate Interests – to improve and secure the platform

  • Consent – where required (e.g. optional features like location sharing)

5. How Your Data Is Stored

  • Your data is stored in the United Kingdom (London)

  • We use Google Cloud infrastructure

All data is:

  • Encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS)

  • Encrypted at rest using cloud-managed encryption

Backups:

  • Performed daily

  • Encrypted

  • Retained for up to 7 days

6. Location Data

If you choose to use location features:

  • Location data is processed via Google Firebase

  • Data is used in real time only

  • Clara does not store or retain historical location data

7. Who Can Access Your Data

Access to your data is strictly limited:

  • Only authorised personnel can access production systems

  • Access is restricted to a small number of senior technical staff

  • Access is protected באמצעות individual accounts and multi-factor authentication

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data.

We may share data with trusted service providers, including:

  • Google Cloud Platform (including Firebase)

    • Hosting and infrastructure

    • Real-time data processing

Some authorised technical personnel may access systems from within the European Economic Area (EEA). All access is controlled and secured.

9. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary.

  • Account data is deleted when your account is deleted

  • Data may remain in secure backups for up to 7 days

  • Some feature-related data (e.g. coordination features) may be retained temporarily

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to certain processing

  • Request data portability

You can exercise these rights by contacting us.

11. Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption in transit and at rest

  • Restricted access to production systems

  • Secure infrastructure and development practices

12. Children’s Data

Clara is designed for use by families.

  • Accounts must be created by individuals aged 18 or over

  • Adults are responsible for any data entered relating to children

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

We will notify users of significant changes where appropriate.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, you can contact us at:

support@clarafamilyapp.com