Family Nature Study

Privacy Policy – Family Nature Study

Last Updated: May 2026

Family Nature Study (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your family’s information.

This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and how it is protected when you use the Family Nature Study mobile application.

Information We Collect

Photos and Nature Identification Images

When you choose to use Nature ID, photos you select or capture may be securely transmitted to third-party AI providers for nature identification processing.

These images are used only to:

  • identify nature items
  • generate educational nature study content
  • improve the functionality of the app experience

We do not sell your photos.

Location Information

Family Nature Study may use your approximate location to:

  • show nearby nature spots
  • provide weather-aware experiences
  • generate seasonal nature suggestions
  • display sunrise, sunset, moon phase, and environmental information

Exact coordinates are not displayed publicly.

Location access is optional and can be disabled in your device settings.

Usage Analytics

We may collect limited anonymous usage analytics, including:

  • feature usage
  • subscription status
  • app interactions
  • basic device identifiers

This information helps improve app reliability and user experience.

We do not use advertising trackers.

We do not sell personal information.

Subscription Information

Subscriptions are processed securely through Apple’s App Store and StoreKit systems.

We do not receive or store your payment card information.

Children’s Privacy

Family Nature Study is designed for family use.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising app use and nature activities.

Nature Journals and Memories

Nature journal entries, child profiles, and saved family memories are primarily stored locally on your device unless you enable iCloud backup.

If iCloud backup is enabled:

  • your content is stored through Apple’s iCloud services
  • Apple’s privacy policies also apply

We do not review or monitor your private journal entries.

AI and Nature Identification Disclaimer

Nature identification and educational suggestions are AI-generated and may occasionally be inaccurate.

Always use caution around:

  • plants
  • mushrooms
  • insects
  • wildlife
  • natural environments

Never rely solely on the app for:

  • medical advice
  • safety decisions
  • determining whether something is edible or dangerous

Nature is wild and unpredictable. Adult supervision is recommended during outdoor activities.

Third-Party Services

Family Nature Study may use trusted third-party services, including:

  • Apple StoreKit
  • Apple iCloud
  • OpenAI
  • Xano
  • weather and environmental data providers

These services may process limited information necessary for app functionality.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information using modern security practices.

However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices

You may:

  • cancel subscriptions through Apple
  • disable location access
  • disable camera access
  • disable iCloud backup
  • delete app data locally

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Continued use of the app after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

For questions or support, contact:

support@familynaturestudy.com