Maple: Private Family Album is an application designed to provide families with a secure, end to end encrypted space for storing and sharing photos and videos. Its primary function is to allow users to create private albums that can only be accessed by invited family members. The encryption process occurs on the user's device before any data is transmitted to the service, meaning that even the app's development team cannot view the content of the albums. This approach is intended to offer an alternative to public social media platforms for documenting and sharing children's milestones and other family moments. The application includes several features focused on privacy and access control. Content shared within albums is protected against screenshots and screen recording, making it more difficult for media to be copied or redistributed without permission. The service does not use public feeds, algorithmic content promotion, or allow interaction from strangers. Access to albums is managed through per album encryption keys and device approval processes, giving users granular control over who can view their content. The app's design responds to concerns about the risks of sharing children's images on public platforms, including data scraping, unauthorized reuse, and the potential for images to be used in AI generated content. Typical use cases involve families using the app as a dedicated repository for photographs and videos of their children, sharing these materials exclusively with extended family members or close friends. The workflow involves a user creating an album within the application, encrypting media on their own device, and then inviting specific individuals to view the album. Those invited must have their devices approved before they can access the content. The app assumes an internet connection for syncing and sharing, and it operates on a model where the user's device handles encryption and decryption responsibilities. No technical specifications regarding supported operating systems or file formats were provided in the source material.