Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Still Alive ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you register and use the App, we collect the following personal information:

• Account Information: Email address and full name
• Emergency Contacts: Names and email addresses of your designated emergency contacts
• Check-in Settings: Your preferred check-in interval (number of days)
• Check-in Data: Timestamps of when you confirm you are alive

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our App, we may automatically collect:

• Device Information: Mobile device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: App interactions, features used, and timestamps of activities
• Notification Data: Information about notifications sent and received

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide the Service: To enable you to check in and manage your emergency contacts
• Send Notifications: To send you reminders to check in via push notifications
• Emergency Alerts: To send email notifications to your emergency contacts if you miss your check-in deadline
• Account Management: To maintain and manage your user account
• Service Improvement: To analyze app usage and improve functionality
• Security: To protect against fraudulent or illegal activity
• Communication: To send you important updates about the service (e.g., policy changes)
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Emergency Contacts

When you fail to check in within your configured time interval, we will send email notifications to your designated emergency contacts. This email will include your name, email address, and the date of your last check-in.

4.2 Service Providers

We share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App:

• Supabase: Database and authentication services (data hosting and user management)
• Resend: Email delivery service (sending notifications to emergency contacts)
• Expo: Mobile app development and push notification services

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us and are required to maintain appropriate security measures.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).

4.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

4.5 What We Do NOT Do

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Data Storage

Your information is stored securely on Supabase servers, which use industry-standard security measures. Data is stored in secure data centers with appropriate physical and electronic safeguards.

5.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Secure authentication using industry-standard protocols
• Row-level security policies in our database
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls limiting who can access your information

5.3 Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

6.2 Correction

You can update your account information and emergency contacts directly in the App at any time.

6.3 Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information. You can delete your account through the App's settings, which will permanently remove all your personal data.

6.4 Withdraw Consent

Where we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

6.5 Object to Processing

You may object to our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

6.6 Restrict Processing

You may request that we restrict processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

8. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at smartaiforge@gmail.com.

9. Third-Party Services

Our App uses third-party services that have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services:

• Supabase: https://supabase.com/privacy
• Resend: https://resend.com/legal/privacy-policy
• Expo: https://expo.dev/privacy

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at smartaiforge@gmail.com.

11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate personal data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence.

12. Push Notifications

We send push notifications to remind you to check in. You can control notification preferences through your device settings. Disabling notifications may affect your ability to receive timely check-in reminders.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you a notification through the App or via email

Your continued use of the App after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We will respond to all requests, inquiries, or concerns within 30 days.

15. Consent

By using our App, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the App.