# son of a good man™ > son of a good man™ builds mobile apps that help families preserve and share what matters across generations: ReciKey™ for family recipes, Shelfmark™ for personal libraries, and Yami™ for creative work. None of the apps is in the App Store or Google Play yet; they are in beta, and people can join the waitlist at https://www.sonofagoodman.com/early-beta-access. son of a good man™ (Son of a Good Man) is a small company in Long Beach, California (Son of a Good Man LLC), founded by Vane Guzmán (Vanessa Guzmán), CEO and Co-founder, and Alexandra Luna, Co-Founder & Head of Administration. It makes personal archive apps for iOS and Android: tools for keeping family recipes, personal libraries and creative work so they can be shared across generations. The apps are private by default, are not social networks, and do not sell personal data, and do not use private content to train public or shared generative AI models. Support: support@sonofagoodman.com · https://www.sonofagoodman.com/support Account deletion: https://www.sonofagoodman.com/request-account-deletion ## Apps - [ReciKey™](https://www.sonofagoodman.com/apps/recikey): Family recipe keeper. Share recipes, cooking notes, and stories across generations. Your family's culinary heritage, digitally preserved. (Coming soon.) - [Shelfmark™](https://www.sonofagoodman.com/apps/shelfmark): Personal library catalog. Track your IRL library, find your books, and get smarter recommendations. Explore friends’ libraries to share and trade. (Coming soon.) - [Yami™](https://www.sonofagoodman.com/apps/yami): AI studio assistant for artists. An AI studio assistant for tracking materials, managing projects, and documenting your creative process—all in one place. (Coming soon.) ## Pages - [Home](https://www.sonofagoodman.com/) - [Apps](https://www.sonofagoodman.com/apps) - [ReciKey™ — Family recipe keeper](https://www.sonofagoodman.com/apps/recikey) - [Shelfmark™ — Personal library catalog](https://www.sonofagoodman.com/apps/shelfmark) - [Yami™ — AI studio assistant for artists](https://www.sonofagoodman.com/apps/yami) - [About](https://www.sonofagoodman.com/about) - [Support and FAQ](https://www.sonofagoodman.com/support) - [Early beta access](https://www.sonofagoodman.com/early-beta-access) - [Request account deletion](https://www.sonofagoodman.com/request-account-deletion) - [Website privacy policy](https://www.sonofagoodman.com/privacy-policy) - [Terms of service](https://www.sonofagoodman.com/terms-of-service) ## Policies - [Website privacy policy](https://www.sonofagoodman.com/privacy-policy) - [Terms of service](https://www.sonofagoodman.com/terms-of-service) - [ReciKey™ privacy policy](https://www.sonofagoodman.com/legal/recikey-privacy-policy) - [ReciKey™ terms of service](https://www.sonofagoodman.com/legal/recikey-terms-of-service) - [Shelfmark™ privacy policy](https://www.sonofagoodman.com/legal/shelfmark-privacy-policy) - [Shelfmark™ terms of service](https://www.sonofagoodman.com/legal/shelfmark-terms-of-service) - [Yami™ privacy policy](https://www.sonofagoodman.com/legal/yami-privacy-policy) - [Yami™ terms of service](https://www.sonofagoodman.com/legal/yami-terms-of-service) ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I use apps across devices? Yes. Your content is linked to your account, so you can access it from multiple devices. ### Is my data used to train AI models? Your data may be used to improve and personalize features within the app, such as helping Yami and Shelfmark better understand your preferences and provide more relevant suggestions. We do not use your content to train public or shared AI models, and your data is not made available to other users or external systems for training purposes. Any processing of your data is limited to providing and improving your experience within the app. ### Does the app use artificial intelligence (AI)? Yes. The app uses AI to assist with features such as organizing content, generating suggestions, and supporting creative workflows. ### How do you protect my data? We use industry-standard security practices, including encryption and secure infrastructure, to protect your information. ### Can I export my data? Yes. You can export your content at any time, allowing you to retain a copy outside of the app. ### Can I request access to my data? Yes. You can request access to the personal data associated with your account, in accordance with applicable privacy laws. ### What happens when I delete my account? When you delete your account, your personal data and content are permanently removed from our active systems. Some limited information may be retained only where required by law or for legitimate business purposes such as fraud prevention. ### Do you sell my data? No. We do not sell your personal data. ### How is my data used? Your data is used to provide core app features, such as organizing your content, enabling account access, and improving performance. We do not use your data for advertising or sell it to third parties. ### What information does the app collect? We collect only the information needed to operate the app, including account details, content you choose to upload (such as recipes, books, or creative work), and basic usage data. This information is used solely to provide and improve the app’s functionality. ### How does AI use my content? AI may process your content only to help you use features you choose, such as organizing or generating suggestions. Your content is not used to train public or third-party AI systems ### Is my data private? Yes. Your content is private and belongs to you. We do not sell your data, and we only use it to provide the features inside the app. ### Do I need to use all the apps? No. Each app works on its own, and you can use whichever one fits your needs. ### How are the apps connected? Each app focuses on a different part of your life, but they share the same foundation. Shelfmark helps you keep track of your books and ideas, ReciKey helps you preserve recipes and traditions, and Yami supports your creative process. Together, they create a system that keeps your knowledge and experiences accessible over time. ### Can I delete my account? Yes. You can delete your account directly within the app. Once your account is deleted, your personal data will be removed from our systems, except where we are required to retain certain information for legal or security purposes. ## ReciKey™ questions ### Can I add photos or notes to recipes? Yes. You can add additional context such as photos, tips, or personal notes to make recipes more meaningful. ### Can I capture recipes that aren’t written down? Yes. ReciKey is designed for recipes that live in memory or conversation. You can record, transcribe, and organize them into structured formats. ### Can I edit a recipe after recording it? Yes. You can review and refine recipes at any time to make them clearer or more complete. ### Can I keep recipes within my family or group? Yes. You can choose who you share recipes with, keeping them within your circle if you prefer. ### Can I organize recipes by category or occasion? Yes. You can filter recipes in ways that make sense to you, such as by type, event, or family member. ### Can I record someone sharing a recipe or story? Yes, ReciKey allows you to record conversations, such as interviewing someone about a recipe or capturing family cooking traditions. You are responsible for obtaining consent from anyone you record, as some locations require all participants to agree before recording. Recordings are stored securely in your account and are used only to help you preserve and organize your recipes. ### Do I have to use exact measurements? No. You can preserve recipes in the way they are naturally shared, including approximate measurements and personal notes. ### What happens if I accidentally delete a recipe? Deleted content may not be recoverable, so we recommend reviewing before removing important entries. ## Shelfmark™ questions ### Can I keep my library private? Yes. Your library is private by default unless you choose to share it with friends within the app. ### Can I organize my books by location or shelf? Yes. Shelfmark allows you to organize books in a way that reflects how they exist in your real space, making them easier to find ### Can I see what I’ve already read? Yes. You can track your reading progress and revisit books you’ve completed. ### Does Shelfmark track my activity outside the app? No. Shelfmark only stores the information you choose to add within the app. ### Does Shelfmark track my reading activity? Shelfmark stores the information you choose to add, such as books and notes. It does not track your activity outside of the app. ### How do I add books to Shelfmark? You can manually add books or use supported tools (such as scanning or adding from the classic library within the app) to build your library quickly. ### What happens if I lose or replace a book? You can update or remove items from your collection at any time to keep your library accurate. ## Yami™ questions ### Are Yami’s outputs unique? Yami generates outputs based on your input and context, but results may vary. You are responsible for how you use and modify generated content. ### Can I delete my creative history? Yes. You can delete your creations or history at any time from within the app. ### Can I save and revisit my creations? Yes. Your work is saved to your account so you can return to it, refine it, or build on it over time. ### Can I use Yami for commercial work? Yes. You are responsible for how you use generated content, including ensuring it complies with applicable laws and rights. ### Is my creative work private? Yes. Your content is private to your account unless you choose to share it.