Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 20, 2026

1. Introduction

Somehow I Will Remember ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our birthday reminder service, including our website, mobile services, and SMS text messaging service.

By using Somehow I Will Remember, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the data practices described in this policy, you should not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

Account Information: Email address, name, and authentication credentials when you sign up
Phone Number: Mobile phone number for SMS reminders (collected only with your explicit consent)
Birthday Data: Names and dates of birthdays you add or that we detect from your calendar
Reminder Preferences: Your settings for reminder timing, frequency, and message templates
Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through Stripe (we do not store full credit card numbers)

2.2 Information from Google Calendar and Gmail

When you connect your Google account, we access:

Calendar Events: Event titles, dates, locations, recurrence patterns, and descriptions to detect birthdays, anniversaries, and travel events
Gmail Messages: Email content, sender/recipient information, and location mentions to identify contacts and extract location data for travel matching
Calendar Metadata: Timezone settings and calendar information necessary to provide the Service

We only access calendar and email data necessary to provide the Service. We scan email content to identify contacts and locations, but we do not store full email content. We extract only contact names and location information relevant to travel reminders. We do not access other personal information from your Google account unless you explicitly grant permission.

2.3 Information from Meta (Facebook)

If you choose to connect your Meta (Facebook) account, we may access (with your permission):

Friend Information: Friend list and friend profile information
Location Data: Location information from your profile (if provided)
Profile Information: Basic profile data to enhance contact matching

Meta integration is optional. We use this information solely to enhance travel reminder matching by identifying friends who may be in travel destinations. We comply with Meta's Platform Terms and Data Use Policy. You can disconnect Meta integration at any time.

2.4 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:

Usage Data: How you interact with the Service, features used, and time spent
Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and IP address
Log Data: Server logs, error reports, and performance data
Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience (see Section 7)

2.5 SMS and Communication Data

When you use our SMS service, we collect:

Phone numbers you provide
SMS consent status and timestamps
Opt-out requests and confirmations
Message delivery status and logs
Responses to SMS messages (STOP, HELP, etc.)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
Send SMS reminders for birthdays, anniversaries, and travel according to your preferences
Process payments and manage subscriptions
Detect birthdays, anniversaries, and travel events from your Google Calendar
Scan Gmail to identify contacts and extract location information
Match travel events with contacts based on location data from emails, calendar, and Meta (if connected)
Customize reminder settings and message templates
Send you service-related communications (account updates, security alerts)
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

4. SMS Text Messaging and Consent

4.1 Consent for SMS

We only send SMS messages to phone numbers where you have provided explicit, written consent. By checking the consent checkbox and providing your phone number, you agree to receive SMS messages from Somehow I Will Remember. Your consent is:

Voluntary and not a condition of purchase
Specific to Somehow I Will Remember and our birthday reminder service
Recorded with timestamps for compliance purposes
Revocable at any time by replying STOP or updating your preferences

4.2 SMS Data Usage

We use your phone number and SMS-related data solely to:

Send birthday reminder messages
Send opt-in confirmation messages
Process opt-out requests
Respond to HELP requests
Maintain compliance records as required by law

We do not use your phone number for marketing purposes or share it with third parties for their marketing purposes.

4.3 Message Frequency

Message frequency varies based on your reminder settings and the number of birthdays in your calendar. You control the frequency through your reminder preferences. Standard message and data rates may apply according to your mobile carrier's plan.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service:

Twilio: For SMS message delivery (phone numbers and message content)
Stripe: For payment processing (billing information)
Google: For calendar and Gmail integration (calendar events, email content for contact extraction)
Meta (Facebook): For friend and location data (if you connect your Meta account)
Supabase: For database and authentication services (account and usage data)
Vercel: For hosting and infrastructure (usage and log data)

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

Valid legal process (subpoenas, court orders, warrants)
Government requests or investigations
Protection of our rights, property, or safety
Protection of our users' rights, property, or safety
Enforcement of our Terms of Service

5.3 Business Transfers

If Somehow I Will Remember is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

5.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with your explicit consent or at your direction.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
Secure storage of data at rest
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments and updates
Secure payment processing through Stripe (we never store full credit card numbers)

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Maintain your session and authentication status
Remember your preferences and settings
Analyze usage patterns and improve the Service
Provide personalized features

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Service.

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 Access and Correction

You can access and update your account information, birthday data, and reminder preferences at any time through your account settings.

8.2 SMS Opt-Out

You can opt out of SMS messages at any time by:

Replying STOP, STOPALL, UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, END, or QUIT to any message
Updating your preferences in account settings
Removing your phone number from your account

8.3 Google Calendar and Gmail Access

You can revoke Google Calendar and Gmail access at any time through your Google Account settings or by disconnecting the integration in your Somehow I Will Remember account settings. Note that revoking access will disable travel reminders and contact matching features.

8.4 Meta (Facebook) Access

You can revoke Meta (Facebook) access at any time through your Meta account settings or by disconnecting the integration in your Somehow I Will Remember account settings. Meta integration is optional and can be disconnected without affecting other features.

8.5 Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time through your account settings. Upon deletion, we will delete your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal or compliance purposes.

8.6 Data Portability

You can export your birthday data at any time through your account settings.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

Provide the Service to you
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Maintain SMS consent records as required by TCPA/CTIA

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law.

10. Children's Privacy

Somehow I Will Remember is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
Right to delete your personal information
Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us through your account settings.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

Posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Service
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services (Google Calendar, Gmail, Meta/Facebook, Twilio, Stripe). These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their privacy policies:

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Through your account settings
By email at the support address provided in your account

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.

16. SMS Compliance

Somehow I Will Remember complies with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) guidelines. We:

Obtain explicit written consent before sending SMS messages
Send confirmation messages upon opt-in
Provide clear opt-out instructions in every message
Process opt-out requests immediately
Maintain records of consent and opt-out requests
Identify ourselves as the sender in all messages
Disclose message frequency and data rates