Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

1. Introduction

BusyFam ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you use our application and website at busyfam.app.

This policy applies to users in the United Kingdom, European Union and United States of America and complies with UK GDPR, EU GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

By using BusyFam you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are

BusyFam is operated as a sole trader business based in the United Kingdom.

Data Controller: BusyFam

Contact Email: BusyFam2026@hotmail.com

Website: busyfam.app

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account or use BusyFam we collect:

• Name and email address

• Password (stored securely in encrypted form)

• Family size and composition

• Weekly food budget

• Dietary requirements and food preferences

• Workout preferences including time available and workout space

• Kid meal ratings and preferences

• Leftover ingredients you choose to enter

• Payment information (processed securely by Stripe — we do not store card details)

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Service we automatically collect:

• Device type and operating system

• Browser type and version

• IP address and approximate location

• Pages viewed and features used

• Date and time of access

• Referring website or app

• App usage patterns and session duration

3.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

• Stripe — payment confirmation and subscription status

• OpenAI — AI processing of your inputs to generate meal plans and workouts

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Create and manage your BusyFam account

• Generate personalised AI meal plans, workout routines and grocery lists

• Process subscription payments via Stripe

• Send you account related emails including receipts and subscription notifications

• Improve and develop our Service

• Provide customer support

• Detect and prevent fraud and abuse

• Comply with legal obligations

• Send you optional marketing communications (only with your consent)

5. Legal Basis for Processing (UK and EU Users)

Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contract — to provide the Service you have signed up for

• Legitimate interests — to improve our Service, detect fraud and ensure security

• Legal obligation — to comply with applicable laws and regulations

• Consent — for optional marketing communications which you can withdraw at any time

6. AI Processing of Your Data

BusyFam uses OpenAI technology to generate personalised content. When you use our AI features:

• Your inputs (family size, budget, dietary needs, workout preferences) are sent to OpenAI's API for processing

• OpenAI processes this data to generate your personalised meal plan, workout and grocery list

• We do not send your name, email or payment information to OpenAI

• OpenAI's data processing is governed by their Privacy Policy at openai.com/privacy

We only send the minimum information necessary to generate your personalised plan.

7. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

7.1 Service Providers

• Stripe Inc — for secure payment processing. Stripe's Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy

• OpenAI — for AI generation of meal plans and workouts. OpenAI's Privacy Policy: openai.com/privacy

• Base44 — our app platform provider who hosts the Service

7.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order or governmental authority, or to protect the rights, property or safety of BusyFam, our users or others.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for the following periods:

• Account data — for as long as your account is active

• Generated plans and preferences — for as long as your account is active

• Payment records — for 7 years as required by UK tax law

• Marketing consent records — until you withdraw consent

Upon account deletion we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or tax purposes.

9. Your Rights

9.1 UK and EU Users (GDPR Rights)

You have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

• Rectification — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

• Erasure — request deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten)

• Restriction — request that we restrict processing of your data

• Portability — request your data in a portable format

• Object — object to processing based on legitimate interests

• Withdraw consent — for any processing based on consent

9.2 US Users (CCPA Rights)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected about you

• Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom

• Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

• Access your personal information

• Request deletion of your personal information

• Non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise any of these rights please contact us at BusyFam2026@hotmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures including:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS

• Secure password hashing

• Regular security assessments

• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

• Secure payment processing through Stripe — we never store card details

While we take all reasonable steps to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. If you have reason to believe your data has been compromised please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK and EU, including the United States, where our service providers (including OpenAI and Stripe) operate.

When we transfer data outside the UK and EU we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission

• Transfers to countries with adequate data protection laws

• Compliance with UK ICO international transfer requirements

12. Children's Privacy

BusyFam is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

BusyFam may be used by parents to plan meals and activities for their families including children. Any information about children (such as dietary preferences) is provided by the parent or guardian and processed under their responsibility.

13. Marketing Communications

We will only send you marketing emails if you have explicitly opted in. You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by:

• Clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email

• Emailing us at BusyFam2026@hotmail.com

Opting out of marketing will not affect transactional emails such as subscription receipts and account notifications.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through a prominent notice in the app. The updated date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

15. How to Contact Us and Make a Complaint

For any privacy related questions or to exercise your rights contact us at:

Email: BusyFam2026@hotmail.com

Website: busyfam.app

UK users have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe we have not handled your data appropriately.

EU users may contact their local Data Protection Authority.

US users may contact the relevant state Attorney General's office.

16. Data Protection Complaints Procedure

16.1 Your Right To Complain

You have the right to make a data protection complaint directly to BusyFam if you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with UK data protection law. This right is provided under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 which comes into force on 19 June 2026.

16.2 How To Submit A Complaint

You can submit a data protection complaint to us by:

• Email: BusyFam2026@hotmail.com

• Website: busyfam.app

Please include your full name, email address, a clear description of your complaint and any relevant dates or details.

16.3 How We Handle Your Complaint

When we receive your complaint we will:

• Acknowledge receipt of your complaint within 30 days

• Confirm your complaint has been received and explain what happens next

• Investigate your complaint promptly and without undue delay

• Keep you informed of the progress of your complaint

• Communicate the outcome of our investigation clearly and without delay

• Take appropriate corrective action where required

17. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a personal data breach BusyFam will take immediate steps to contain and assess the breach. Where required we will notify the ICO within 72 hours. Where the breach poses high risk to your rights we will notify you directly without undue delay.

We maintain an internal log of all data breaches. If you believe your data has been compromised contact us immediately at BusyFam2026@hotmail.com.

18. Automated Decision Making

BusyFam uses AI technology to generate personalised meal plans, workout routines and grocery lists based on information you provide. This automated processing produces suggestions only and does not make any decisions with legal or similarly significant effects on you. You are free to follow, modify or ignore any AI generated suggestions.

If you have concerns about automated processing contact us at BusyFam2026@hotmail.com.

Questions about this policy?

Contact us at BusyFam2026@hotmail.com