Privacy Policy - Are You Safe?

Are You Safe? ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the Are You Safe? mobile application.

1 Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Your name (optional) - Used to personalize your experience and in alert emails.

Emergency contact email - The email address of the person you want to be notified when you don't check in.

Check-in timestamps - Date and time of each confirmation that you are safe.

App settings - Alert threshold days and notification preferences.

Device identifier - Anonymous device ID to identify users without requiring login.

2 Information We DO NOT Collect

We DO NOT collect the following information:

GPS location or location data
Phone contacts
Messages, calls, or personal emails
Photos, videos, or files
Financial or payment information
Detailed health or medical data

3 How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for the following purposes:

Sending alert emails: When you don't check in for the configured number of days, the system automatically sends an email to your emergency contact.
Tracking check-in history: Allowing you to review your previous check-ins.
Improving our service: Anonymous analysis to enhance user experience.

4 Information Sharing

We DO NOT sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes.

Information is only shared in the following cases:

Alert emails: When an alert is triggered, an email is sent to the emergency contact you registered.
Legal requirements: When required by competent authorities according to applicable law.

5 Data Security

We implement the following security measures:

Data encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
Data storage on secure servers with firewalls
Limited data access to necessary personnel only
Device identifiers instead of login credentials

6 Data Retention

We retain your data while you use the application. Data will be deleted:

When you request deletion through the "Delete Data" feature in Settings
After 12 months of inactivity (no check-ins)

7 Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

Right to access: View your stored personal information
Right to rectification: Update your information through Settings
Right to erasure: Delete all data through the "Delete Data" feature
Right to portability: Export your data

8 Children's Privacy

This app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are a parent and discover that your child has provided us with information, please contact us so we can delete the data.

9 Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be communicated via:

In-app notification
Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page

10 Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@areyousafe.app

Website: areyousafe.app