☀️ Rob Moen Family Chat

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 12, 2026

Rob Moen Family Chat ("the Service") is a private, family-only SMS assistant operated by Rob Moen as a sole proprietor based in Oregon City, Oregon. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected when family members interact with the Service via text message.

Because the Service is used by children under 13, this policy is written to comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and applicable Oregon and federal privacy laws.

1. Who Uses This Service

Rob Moen Family Chat is a closed, invitation-only service limited to exactly four (4) family members within the Moen household: two parents and two children (ages 9 and 11). There is no public sign-up, no registration form, and no way for anyone outside the family to enroll. All users are pre-approved by the account owner (Rob Moen), who is also the parent or legal guardian of the minor users.

2. Information We Collect

When family members use Rob Moen Family Chat, the following information is collected and stored:

We do not collect location data, photographs, email addresses, financial information, browsing history, or any other personal information beyond what is listed above.

3. How Information Is Used

All collected information is used exclusively to provide the Service's core features:

Information is never used for marketing, advertising, profiling, analytics, or any commercial purpose.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share personal information with any third party. Period.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Opt-in consent data, mobile phone numbers, and personal information will not be sold, shared, or disclosed to any third party beyond the essential service providers listed below.

The only external services involved in delivering the Service are:

No other third parties receive, access, or process any data from the Service.

5. Data Storage and Security

All data is stored in a SQLite database inside a Docker container on a private server. The server is:

While no system is 100% secure, the private nature of the server and the extremely small user base (4 family members) significantly limit exposure risks.

6. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Two of the four users of Rob Moen Family Chat are children under the age of 13. We take children's privacy seriously and comply with COPPA as follows:

7. Data Retention

Conversation history and associated data (grocery lists, chores, calendar events) are retained as long as the Service is active and the data remains useful to the family. The account owner may delete any or all data at any time.

If the Service is discontinued, all stored data will be permanently deleted from the server.

8. Your Rights

Any family member (or the parent on behalf of a minor) may at any time:

Requests are handled directly by the account owner, typically within 24 hours.

9. Changes to This Policy

If this Privacy Policy is updated, the revised version will be posted at this URL with an updated effective date. Because this is a closed family service, all users will also be notified directly via text message of any material changes.

10. Contact Information

Rob Moen

Rob Moen Family Chat — Operator

Oregon City, OR

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (503) 308-8730