Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to One Generation to Next ("1G2N," "we," "us," or "our"). We understand that the memories, stories, and wisdom you share with us are precious and deeply personal. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you use our family legacy platform.

Our mission is to help families preserve and transfer wisdom across generations. We take this responsibility seriously and are committed to protecting your privacy while enabling meaningful connections within your family.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you use One Generation to Next, you may provide us with the following types of information:

Account Information

Name, email address, and password
Profile photograph
Date of birth and family relationship information
Contact preferences

Family Stories and Content

Written stories, memories, and life lessons
Photographs and videos
Audio recordings, including voice messages
Family recipes and instructions
Family tree information and relationships

Voice and Audio Data

Voice recordings for stories and messages
Voice training samples for our Voiceprint Memories feature
Audio used for AI voice model training (with explicit consent)

Time Capsules and Legacy Content

Messages scheduled for future delivery
Legacy letters and instructions
Inheritance designations and preferences

Information Collected Automatically

When you use our services, we automatically collect:

Device information (type, operating system, browser)
IP address and approximate location
Usage patterns and interaction data
Log data and error reports

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide Our Core Services

Store and organize your family stories and content
Enable sharing with family members you designate
Build and display your family tree
Deliver time capsule messages at scheduled times
Execute inheritance transfers according to your wishes

Power AI Features

With your explicit consent, we use your data to:

Create voice models for Voiceprint Memories
Enable AI Conversation Simulation features
Generate prompts and suggestions for storytelling
Provide intelligent search and categorization

Important: AI features that use your voice or create simulations are optional and require separate, explicit consent. You maintain full control over whether these features are enabled.

Improve and Protect Our Services

Analyze usage to improve features and user experience
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
Provide customer support
Comply with legal obligations

How We Share Information

With Your Family

The core purpose of One Generation to Next is to share memories and wisdom within families. You control what is shared and with whom through our privacy settings:

Private: Only you can see the content
Family Only: Shared with designated family members
All content sharing is based on your explicit choices

Service Providers

We work with trusted third parties who help us operate our services:

Cloud storage providers (for secure data storage)
AI processing services (for voice and content features)
Payment processors (for subscription management)
Analytics providers (for service improvement)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it to provide services on our behalf.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, legal process, or government request, or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of our users or the public.

Business Transfers

If One Generation to Next is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your precious family content:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Secure authentication and access controls
Regular security audits and monitoring
Employee training on data protection
Incident response procedures

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your account credentials.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Portability

You can access, download, and export your content at any time. We offer multiple export formats including digital archives to ensure your family legacy is preserved in the format you prefer.

Correction and Deletion

You can edit or delete your content at any time through your account. When you delete content:

Content is removed from active systems within 30 days
Backup copies may be retained for up to 90 days
Some information may be retained as required by law

AI Feature Controls

You have specific controls over AI features:

Opt-in/opt-out of voice model training
Enable or disable AI conversation simulation
Request deletion of AI models created from your data
Review what data is used for AI features

Communication Preferences

You can manage your notification and communication preferences in your account settings, including email notifications and family sharing alerts.

Special Considerations

Inheritance and Succession

One Generation to Next includes features to transfer your content to designated family members. You can specify who should receive access to your content and under what conditions. We handle these transitions with care and respect for your wishes.

Deceased Users

We understand the sensitive nature of preserving memories after a loved one passes. Content from deceased users is handled according to their inheritance settings. Family members with appropriate documentation may request account access or closure.

Children's Privacy

Our services are designed for adults (18 and older). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Family members may include stories about younger family members, but account creation and content uploading requires adult supervision for users under 18.

International Users

One Generation to Next operates globally to serve diaspora families. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

For European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights including:

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent

For California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used, and the right to request deletion.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Because our platform is designed for long-term legacy preservation:

Active content is retained indefinitely while your account is active
Time capsules are retained until their scheduled delivery date
Inherited content is transferred according to your instructions
Deleted content is removed according to our deletion schedule

You may request complete account deletion at any time by contacting our support team.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our platform and, where appropriate, by email. Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.