OKMOM is a mobile application that helps parents monitor their children's safety through GPS location tracking. This Privacy Policy applies to the OKMOM mobile application on Android and iOS platforms, as well as the website at okmom.co (the "Services").
OKMOM is developed and operated by OKMOM ("we", "us"), which is responsible for controlling and processing your personal data.
Data Controller:
OKMOM — determines the purposes and means of processing your personal data. For any privacy or data-related inquiries, please contact us at privacy@okmom.co.
Protecting your privacy and your child's privacy is our highest priority. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have.
When you create an OKMOM account, we collect:
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Display name | Identify your account |
| Email address | Login, verification, important notifications |
| Password (hashed) | Authentication |
| Avatar (optional) | Account personalization |
| Login method | Google, Apple, or Email |
When you create a child profile in OKMOM, we collect:
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Child's name | Identify the profile within the parent account |
| Gender (optional) | Personalize experience |
| Birth year (optional) | Determine the child's age |
| Avatar (optional) | Profile personalization |
| Star credits | Operate the reward system |
This is the core feature of OKMOM. We collect:
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Precise GPS location | Real-time location tracking of the child's device |
| Geofence status | Alerts when the child enters/leaves designated safe zones |
| Activity detection | Detect whether the child is walking or in a vehicle |
Important notes:
We automatically collect certain technical information:
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Unique device identifier (UUID) | Distinguish devices within your account, support pairing |
| Battery level | Notify parents when child's device is low on battery |
| Connection type (WiFi / Mobile) | Optimize location update frequency |
| Device name (manufacturer + model) | Set default device name in your account |
| FCM token | Send push notifications to the parent's device |
Payments are processed entirely through Google Play Store or Apple App Store. OKMOM does not store, view, or process your credit card information. We only receive your subscription status (active / expired) from the app store.
All collected data is used solely for the following purposes:
View child's current location on a map
Notifications when child enters/leaves safe zones
Tasks, stars, and reward redemption
Emergency notifications to parents
Protect your account from unauthorized access
We only share data with the following essential service providers:
| Third Party | Data Shared | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Google Cloud / Firebase (USA) | All user data | Storage, authentication, push notifications |
| Mapbox (USA) | Location coordinates | Map display in the application |
| Google Sign-In | Email, name | Authentication |
| Apple Sign-In | Email, name | Authentication |
| Google Play Store | Transaction ID, payment status | Premium payment processing |
| Apple App Store | Transaction ID, payment status | Premium payment processing |
| RevenueCat | Subscription status, product ID | Premium status management |
We implement the following security measures:
| Measure | Details |
|---|---|
| Encryption at rest | AES-256 (Firebase Firestore, local SQLite, Android Keystore / iOS Keychain) |
| Encryption in transit | TLS 1.3 / HTTPS for all network connections |
| Device authentication | Firebase App Check — prevents access from spoofed devices |
| Access control | Only the paired parent account can view a child's data |
| Passwords | Hashed before storage — even we cannot read your original password |
Data Breach Notification: In the event of a data breach, we will notify you via email and in-app notification within 72 hours of discovery.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Parent account data | For the duration of the active account |
| Child profile data | For the duration of the parent's active account |
| Payment data | Per Google Play / Apple App Store policies |
You can delete your account and all associated data at any time:
• After confirmation, your data will be scheduled for deletion — completed within 30 days.
• During this 30-day period, you can log back in and select "Cancel deletion request" to restore everything.
• When you delete your account, all child profile data linked to your account is also permanently deleted.
We may retain data longer if there is a legal obligation, it is necessary for security/fraud prevention, or the data has been fully anonymized.
Depending on where you live, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
| Right | How to Exercise |
|---|---|
| Right of access | View the data we hold about you — in the app or by email request |
| Right to rectification | Correct inaccurate data — directly in App Settings |
| Right to erasure | Request deletion — Settings → Account & Security → Close my account |
| Right to data portability | Receive a copy of your data — email privacy@okmom.co |
| Right to restriction | Request suspension of data processing — email privacy@okmom.co |
| Right to withdraw consent | Stop consenting to data collection — disable location permission |
| Right to complain | File a complaint with a data protection authority in your residence |
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: privacy@okmom.co. We will respond within 30 days (or sooner if required by applicable law).
Note for U.S. residents:
OKMOM does not sell or share personal data for targeted advertising. The rights of access, deletion, and correction apply equally to all users, including residents of California (CCPA/CPRA), Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), and Utah (UCPA). Contact privacy@okmom.co.
In the event OKMOM is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, we will:
OKMOM is designed for parents to monitor their own children. We are especially strict about children's data:
We comply with international children's privacy regulations:
| Region | Regulation | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| United States | COPPA | Parental consent required for children under 13 |
| Europe | GDPR | Parental consent required for children under 16 |
If you discover that a child's data has been collected without parental consent, please contact privacy@okmom.co immediately so we can delete that data.
To provide location monitoring features, OKMOM requires the following system permissions. Each permission has a specific purpose and is only used for its stated function.
| Permission | Why Needed |
|---|---|
| Precise location (ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION) | Accurate GPS location of the child's device |
| Approximate location (ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION) | WiFi/cellular positioning when GPS is weak |
| Background location (ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION) | Continue location tracking when app is closed |
| Activity recognition (ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION) | Detect whether child is walking or in a vehicle |
| Boot completed (RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED) | Auto-restart monitoring after device reboot |
| Foreground service (FOREGROUND_SERVICE) | Maintain continuous location monitoring |
| Foreground service - location | Allow foreground service to access location |
| Foreground service - data sync | Allow foreground service to sync data |
| Ignore battery optimizations | Prevent system from killing monitoring |
| Wake lock (WAKE_LOCK) | Maintain connection for timely location updates |
| Exact alarm (SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM) | Schedule periodic location checks |
| Vibrate (VIBRATE) | Vibration for alerts |
| Internet (INTERNET) | Network connection for data sync |
| Permission | Why Needed |
|---|---|
| Location "Always" | Continuous location even when the app is closed |
| Location "When in use" | Location when the app is open |
| Background modes (location, fetch, processing) | Location updates and data sync in background |
OKMOM offers a Free plan (limited features) and a Premium plan (full features) on a subscription basis:
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Payment processing | Entirely through Google Play Store or Apple App Store |
| Card information | OKMOM does not store — processed directly by Google/Apple |
| Auto-renewal | Premium plan auto-renews unless you cancel at least 24 hours before |
| Cancellation | Via your Google Play / Apple ID account settings |
| Refunds | Request through Google Play Store or Apple App Store |
OKMOM uses Google Cloud (Firebase) located in the United States (us-central1) for data storage and processing. This means your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we ensure data transfers comply with the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
Our data processing is based on the following legal bases:
| Legal Basis | Applies To |
|---|---|
| Consent | Background location data collection, children's data |
| Contract performance | Providing the monitoring service you signed up for |
| Legitimate interest | System security, fraud detection and prevention |
| Legal obligation | Compliance with competent authority requirements |
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes occur:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data:
Supervisory authority: If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to file a complaint with the data protection authority in your place of residence.
This policy is effective as of July 23, 2026 and supersedes all previous versions.
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