Last updated: April 4, 2026
KartaPolaka.us and the Karta Polaka Mobile Application ("we," "our," or "us") are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website or mobile application. Please read this policy carefully.
Information you provide voluntarily: When you contact us, send a question, submit a story or testimonial for moderation, request app notifications, use any account-based research tracker features, or use the Karta Polaka Mobile Application, we may collect your name, email address, saved relatives, saved document notes, source links you choose to store, the content of your submission, and Family Memories and Anecdotes that you provide so we can generate more personalized app content.
Automatically collected information: When you visit the site or use the mobile application, we may automatically collect certain information including your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, and pages or screens viewed. This is collected through standard web server logs, app diagnostics, and analytics tools.
Cookies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
We use the information we collect to:
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the website or mobile application, subject to confidentiality and processing obligations. We may disclose information when required by law.
Service providers we currently use or may use for core app and site functions include: Supabase for account and application data storage, OpenAI for content generation and personalization features, and Google Cloud Run for audio processing or related backend processing tasks.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Contact, question, story, and testimonial submissions may be retained for up to 2 years, including moderation notes and publication status. If you use a saved research tracker or the Karta Polaka Mobile Application, your saved account information, app content inputs, and Family Memories and Anecdotes may remain until you request deletion or we discontinue the feature.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
To exercise these rights, contact us at overarckarta@gmail.com.
Our website contains links to external sites, including official Polish consulate and government websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: overarckarta@gmail.com or through our Contact page.