Designing Private Family Networks
Why private-by-default matters
Families optimize for trust, not engagement. A private network keeps memories findable and consent‑based, with data that stays yours.
Principles we apply
- Ownership: your data stays yours, with deletion controls
- Consent: invite-only family workspaces instead of public feeds
- Calm: no infinite‑scroll pressure, and private family spaces kept separate from ad targeting
| Principle | What it means | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership | You control access and deletion | Invite-only families and deletion controls |
| Consent | Share inside the family workspace, not "everyone" | Invite-only families, no public profiles |
| Calm | No engagement traps | Chronological Memory Lane, gentle notifications |
| Structure | Context that lasts years | Captions, notes and events that keep the story with the moment |
From principles to product
These values shape features like Family Announcements, Memory Lane, Connections Map, and Trusted Chat.
Anti‑patterns we avoid
- Default‑public posts and forced discovery
- Engagement algorithms that bury important context
- Dark patterns around invites, contacts, or sharing
- Data sales or training public AI models
Consent patterns that feel natural
Start private. Invite a small trusted group first, then expand the family workspace when relatives are ready.
Designing for all ages
Readable type, high contrast, and clear actions — with simple notes and context for photos, audio, video, and posts.
Start a private family space where your relatives can preserve names, photos, stories, and relationship context together.
FAQs
- Do you run ads or trackers?
- Private family spaces are kept separate from ad targeting. We don’t sell personal data or train public models on your content.
- Can I export my data?
- The public launch focuses on building your tree directly in Kunbaa, with account and item deletion controls available. Keep your own copy of original photos and recordings as well.
- How does this work with genealogy tools?
- Use discovery platforms like MyHeritage or Ancestry for research, and keep living, consent-based stories in Kunbaa by adding verified relatives directly.
- Is it safe for kids and elders?
- Yes. You control invites and the family workspace. Accessibility and calm defaults keep the experience considerate for every generation.
Preserve stories that outlast chat threads
Organize memories with dates, people, and places inside a private family workspace.
- Context that lastsWrite who, where, and when into every caption.
- A calm timelineFind moments years later without scrolling a feed.
- Respectful privacyNo ads, no data sales.
A quiet recap of what you missed
Kunbaa writes each member a short recap of the family updates they missed — drawn from your own archive, delivered as a notification, and never used to train public models.
- Written for youNew photos, upcoming birthdays, tasks with your name on them.
- Only what you can seePermission-scoped to your own account — nothing more.
- Read-onlyIt summarises. It never posts, edits, or changes anything.
Popular features
A few favorites families start with
Share milestones without losing them in noisy feeds.
Learn moreBuild a private tree with profiles, memories, and family context.
Learn morePlan birthdays, reunions, and check-ins with shared tasks.
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