YOUR HOUSEHOLD · PRIVACY & APPEARANCE
Household Sharing, Privacy and Dark Mode on HAUSINE
A shared household does not mean a shared everything. Give each person the access they need, keep sensitive information in the right place, and choose an appearance that feels comfortable day or night.
Last reviewed 8 November 2026.
Choose access deliberately
Owners, admins, members, guests and helpers have different permissions. An invitation does not make someone an owner or give them unrestricted access to private household records.
Your place in Together shows the active household and role. Review who belongs to the household and which information a helper has been given. Owner-only billing and access decisions stay owner-only.
Know the limits of household chat
Household chat is not currently end-to-end encrypted. Do not use it to send passwords, full payment details, identity documents or information you would not want other authorised participants to read.
Browser notifications also depend on device permission and personal preferences. Consider what a notification preview might show on a shared or locked screen.
Set the appearance that suits your day
Your account appearance can use Automatic day/night, Follow device, Light or Dark. Automatic uses household time, switching to night appearance from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
A household colour palette is separate from darkness. Changing colours should not disable automatic night appearance. Check the household time zone if the switch happens at an unexpected hour.
Personalise Together without changing access
The household owner can upload a Together cover image up to 50 MB, replace it or restore the default. The same cover is used across Together tabs.
The cover is visible to active household participants and is not a private document store. Choose a photo everyone in the household is comfortable sharing there.
Treat shared devices differently
Keep me signed in is selected by default. Leave it selected on your personal device if you want to return without signing in again, or clear it when using a shared device.
Always use Sign out when you want to end access on that device. Closing a tab is not a dependable substitute for signing out, especially when browsers restore sessions. Read the Privacy Policy for the wider account and data rules.
Common questions
Is household chat end-to-end encrypted?
No. Current household chat must not be described as end-to-end encrypted. Avoid sharing credentials or sensitive documents in messages.
Does choosing a colour turn off night mode?
No. Palette and account appearance are separate. Automatic day/night follows household time rather than the chosen colour.
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