Privacy Policy

Last updated: 28 June 2026

GiKi Home ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it. By using GiKi Home, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

Account information — your name, email address, and encrypted password when you register.
Household data — meal plans, recipes, shopping lists, household tasks, appointments, and inventory items that you create.
Financial data — transaction records, account names, budget amounts, and categories that you enter manually. We do not connect to any bank or financial institution.
Device information — push notification tokens to deliver reminders, and your timezone for scheduling.
Usage data — basic logs (errors, API response times) for diagnosing issues. We do not use analytics SDKs that profile user behaviour.

2. How We Use Your Information

To provide, maintain, and improve the GiKi Home service.
To sync your household data in real time across devices.
To send push notifications for task reminders and household alerts (only if you grant permission).
To respond to support requests.
To ensure the security and integrity of our systems.

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

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on servers located in the European Union. All data in transit is encrypted via HTTPS/TLS. Passwords are hashed using bcrypt and are never stored in plain text. We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or destruction.

4. Data Sharing

We may share data only in the following limited cases:

Within your household — household members you invite can see the shared data (meal plans, tasks, finances) as intended by the app.
Service providers — we use Amazon Web Services (AWS) for hosting and push-notification delivery. These providers process data on our behalf and are bound by data processing agreements.
Legal requirements — if required by applicable law or a valid legal process.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You may delete your account at any time from the app settings, which permanently removes all your personal data and household data from our servers within 30 days.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Correct inaccurate data.
Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
Export your data in a portable format.
Withdraw consent for push notifications at any time via device settings.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at gi.charkviani@gmail.com.

7. Children's Privacy

GiKi Home is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "last updated" date at the top. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: gi.charkviani@gmail.com
Website: gikihome.com