ThunderHome

Privacy Policy

Effective date: November 1, 2026

ThunderHome helps you manage smart home devices, automations, and historical sensor data in one place. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have.

1. Information we collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use ThunderHome:

• Account information such as your username, email address, password hash, and timezone.
• Smart home data from your connected devices, including device names, room assignments, status changes, capability values, and automation rules.
• History and usage data such as performance logs, rule execution data, device events, and charts or readings taken from connected devices.
• Technical information such as browser type, operating system, IP address, session information, and device identifiers used to keep the service secure and functioning.
• Notification-related data such as push subscription tokens used to deliver browser or device alerts.
• Content you submit to the forum or other user-facing features, including comments, images, and profile-related details.

2. How we use your information

We use information to operate and improve ThunderHome, including:

• Authenticating your account and keeping your session secure.
• Showing current and historical device state in the app.
• Running automations and rules based on device events and user settings.
• Sending password reset emails, essential account notices, and push notifications you enable.
• Diagnosing bugs, investigating abuse, and maintaining service reliability.
• Improving the features, stability, and usability of the platform.

3. Data sharing

We do not sell personal data. We may share information only when necessary to provide the service or comply with legal obligations, such as:

• Trusted cloud or infrastructure providers hosting the application, email delivery, or push notification services.
• Support or maintenance personnel operating this instance of ThunderHome.
• Authorities if required by applicable law, court order, or to protect against fraud, abuse, or security threats.

We do not provide your personal information to unrelated third parties for marketing or advertising.

4. Data retention

We retain account, device, and usage data as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide the service. We may keep a reduced set of logs and security-related records for a limited period to protect against misuse, fraud, and service issues. When you delete your account or remove connected data, we will remove or anonymize it according to the account settings and backup schedules available to the operator of this instance.

5. Cookies and session storage

ThunderHome uses browser session storage and cookies to keep you signed in, preserve settings, and support secure user sessions. These are necessary for the app to work correctly. You may manage cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly if session cookies are disabled.

6. Your choices

You can manage many account settings directly in the app, including changing your password and disabling notifications you no longer want. If you have questions about your data or would like to request access, correction, or deletion, contact the administrator of this ThunderHome instance.

7. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect user information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. No system is completely risk-free, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. If a breach affecting personal data is identified, we will take appropriate steps to mitigate the impact and notify the affected parties where required by law.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If material changes are made, we will post the updated policy in the app or on this page and note the effective date.

9. Contact

For questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact the operator of this ThunderHome installation directly using the support or administrator contact available on this site.