Privacy Policy for SafeCheckIn

Effective Date: October 31, 2025
Last Updated: October 31, 2025
Version: 1.0

Introduction

Welcome to SafeCheckIn!

Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains our commitment to protecting your personal information and describes what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

TL;DR (Too Long; Didn't Read):

✅ 100% Local Storage - All your data stays on YOUR device
✅ No User Accounts - No registration, no passwords
✅ Zero Tracking - We don't track, analyze, or profile you
✅ No Data Collection - We don't collect ANY personal data
✅ Fully Offline - App works without internet
✅ No Ads - No advertising or marketing

1. Who We Are

App Name: SafeCheckIn
Developer: Umit Uz
Contact Email: umituz9999@gmail.com
Website: https://umituz.com/projects/life-enhancement/safecheckin

SafeCheckIn is a privacy-first safety check-in application designed for solo travelers, college students, and anyone who wants to keep loved ones informed of their safety status.

2. Our Privacy Commitment

🔒 LOCAL-ONLY DATA STORAGE

SafeCheckIn is designed with privacy as the #1 priority:

All your data is stored ONLY on your device using React Native AsyncStorage
No cloud servers - We don't operate any backend servers
No data transmission - Your data NEVER leaves your device
No user accounts - No registration, no authentication, no passwords
100% offline - App fully functional without internet
No analytics - We don't track how you use the app
No third-party services - No data brokers, no advertisers

3. What Data We Collect

✅ DATA WE STORE LOCALLY (On YOUR Device Only)

The following data is stored exclusively on your device and is NEVER sent to us or any third party:

A. Emergency Contacts

Contact name
Relationship
Phone number
Email address (optional)
Primary contact designation
Creation and update timestamps

B. Check-In Records

Check-in type (Safe, Home, On Way, Help)
Timestamp
Location data (if you grant permission):
- GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude)
- Reverse-geocoded address
Creation timestamp

C. Scheduled Check-Ins

Schedule title
Time (HH:MM format)
Frequency (Once, Daily, Weekly, Monthly)
Active status
Selected days (for weekly schedules)
Next check-in timestamp
Creation and update timestamps

D. App Preferences

Theme preference (light/dark mode)
Language selection (from 39 supported languages)
Notification settings (stored locally, no push notifications)

❌ DATA WE DO NOT COLLECT

We DO NOT collect, transmit, store, or have access to:

❌ Personal identification information
❌ Email addresses (unless stored in contacts)
❌ Phone numbers (unless stored in contacts)
❌ Real-time location tracking
❌ App usage analytics
❌ Device identifiers (IDFA, Android ID)
❌ IP addresses
❌ Browsing history
❌ Contact lists (except what YOU manually add)
❌ Photos or media files
❌ Biometric data
❌ Payment information (app is free)
❌ Social media profiles
❌ Any data from other apps

4. How We Use Your Data

✅ LOCAL-ONLY USAGE

All your data stays on YOUR device and is NEVER sent to any server.

We use your information exclusively for:

App Functionality - Display check-ins, manage contacts, show history
Personalization - Apply your theme and language preferences
Safety Features - Store check-in history and emergency contacts
Offline Operation - App works 100% without internet connection
Data Persistence - Save your data locally so it's available when you reopen the app

We DO NOT Use Your Data For

❌ NO Server sync - Data never leaves your device
❌ NO Advertising - No ads, no marketing, no tracking
❌ NO Third-party sharing - No data brokers, no selling
❌ NO Cross-device sync - Each device operates independently
❌ NO Cloud backup - You control your own data
❌ NO Profiling or tracking - No behavioral analysis
❌ NO AI training - Your data is not used for machine learning
❌ NO Analytics - No usage tracking

5. Data Storage and Security

🔒 LOCAL STORAGE ONLY

Your data is stored securely on YOUR device using React Native AsyncStorage:

Local-only storage: All data stored in your device's secure local storage
No cloud transmission: Data NEVER sent to external servers
No internet required: App fully functional offline
Device encryption: Your device's built-in encryption protects your data
No external access: Only you can access your check-in data
Complete privacy: No one else can see your data, not even us

Security Measures

We implement privacy-first practices:

No user accounts: No authentication means no password vulnerabilities
No data transmission: Zero network requests containing your personal data
Offline-first architecture: App designed to work without internet
Local data control: You own and control all your data
No third-party SDKs: No analytics, crash reporting, or tracking libraries

Your Data Control

Export: You can export your data at any time (future feature)
Delete: Uninstalling the app deletes all data permanently
Backup: Use your device's backup system (iCloud, Google Drive) if desired
No cloud recovery: We cannot recover your data if you lose your device

6. Location Data

GPS and Location Services

SafeCheckIn can optionally use your device's location services:

How We Use Location:

✅ Optional feature - You can use the app without granting location permission
✅ Check-in enhancement - Location shared with check-ins (if permitted)
✅ Stored locally only - GPS coordinates and addresses never leave your device
✅ Graceful degradation - App works normally without location access

Location Permissions:

iOS: "Location When In Use" - Only when you actively use the app
Android: "ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION" and "ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION"
You control: You can deny, grant, or revoke location permission anytime

What Location Data Includes:

GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude)
Reverse-geocoded address (street, city, region)
Timestamp of location capture

Location Data Security:

✅ Stored locally on your device
✅ Never transmitted to servers
✅ Not shared with third parties
✅ Not used for tracking or profiling

7. Third-Party Services

❌ NO THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

SafeCheckIn does NOT integrate with any third-party services that collect data:

No analytics services (Google Analytics, Mixpanel, etc.)
No crash reporting (Crashlytics, Sentry, etc.)
No advertising networks (AdMob, Facebook Ads, etc.)
No social media integration (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
No cloud services (AWS, Firebase, etc.)
No payment processors (app is free)
No authentication providers (no login required)

Only Technical Dependencies

The app uses standard open-source libraries for:

React Native framework
Local storage (AsyncStorage)
Location services (expo-location)
UI components
Internationalization (i18next)

These libraries run locally on your device and do not transmit your data.

8. Children's Privacy

Age Restrictions

SafeCheckIn is rated 4+ (safe for all ages).

No Special Collection:

We do not knowingly collect data from children
We do not collect data from anyone (including children)
No age verification required
No parental consent needed (no data collection)

Parents and Guardians:

App is safe for children to use
No social features or user-generated content
No in-app purchases
No advertisements

9. International Data Transfers

No Data Transfers

Because all data is stored locally on your device:

✅ No cross-border transfers - Data stays in your country/region
✅ GDPR compliant - No personal data processing
✅ CCPA compliant - No data selling or sharing
✅ No data residency concerns - You control where your device is located

10. Your Privacy Rights

Complete Control Over Your Data

You have full control because all data is on your device:

Right to Access

✅ View your data anytime - All data visible in the app
✅ No requests needed - You already have access

Right to Delete

✅ Delete individual items - Remove contacts, check-ins, schedules
✅ Clear all data - Uninstall the app to remove everything
✅ Instant deletion - No waiting periods or verification

Right to Export

✅ Future feature - Export your data to JSON/CSV (planned)
✅ Device backups - Use your device's native backup system

Right to Rectification

✅ Edit anytime - Update contacts, schedules, preferences
✅ Instant changes - Modifications take effect immediately

Right to Object

✅ Location optional - Deny location permission anytime
✅ No tracking - Nothing to object to (we don't track)

No Need to Contact Us

Because we don't collect your data, you don't need to contact us to exercise your rights. You have complete control through the app itself.

11. Data Retention

You Control Retention

Retention period: Data persists until YOU delete it
No automatic deletion: We don't delete your data (it's yours)
Complete removal: Uninstalling the app deletes all data
No server copies: We have no copies of your data to retain

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

How We Notify You

If we make changes to this Privacy Policy:

Update this page - New version published here
Update "Last Updated" date - At the top of this policy
In-app notice - For significant changes (future feature)

Your Continued Use: Continued use of SafeCheckIn after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Version History:

v1.0 (Oct 31, 2025) - Initial Privacy Policy

13. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

No Personal Data Processing

Under GDPR, we do not process personal data because:

✅ All data stored locally on your device
✅ No data transmission to our servers
✅ No data controllers or processors involved
✅ You are the sole controller of your data

If GDPR Applied (It Doesn't): Our legal basis would be:

Consent: Voluntary use of the app
Legitimate Interest: Providing app functionality
Contract Performance: Delivering the service you requested

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

CCPA Compliance

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

We Do Not Sell Your Data:

❌ We do not sell personal information
❌ We do not share personal information for monetary value
❌ We do not have "personal information" to sell

No Data Collection:

We do not collect personal information as defined by CCPA
All data stays on your device
No third-party sharing

"Do Not Sell My Personal Information":

This right doesn't apply because we don't collect or sell data
No opt-out mechanism needed

15. Contact Us

Privacy Questions?

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy:

Email: umituz9999@gmail.com
Subject Line: "Privacy Policy - SafeCheckIn"
Website: https://umituz.com/projects/life-enhancement/safecheckin
Response Time: We typically respond within 5 business days

Note: Because we don't collect your data, most privacy inquiries are unnecessary. All your data is on your device, and you have complete control.

16. Transparency Report

Our Commitment to Transparency

Data Requests Received: 0 (we have no data to provide)
User Data Disclosed: 0 (we have no data to disclose)
Government Requests: 0 (we have no data to share)
Law Enforcement Cooperation: Not applicable (no data)

We Cannot Provide User Data: Even if legally compelled, we cannot provide user data because we don't have access to it. All data is stored locally on users' devices.

17. Security Incidents

Breach Notification

Current Status: No security breaches (we store no data)

If a Breach Occurred: Because we store no user data on our servers, a traditional data breach affecting user privacy is impossible.

Theoretical Scenarios:

Device theft/loss: Your data is protected by your device's security (passcode, encryption)
App vulnerability: We would release an update immediately
Local data exposure: Use your device's security features (passcode, biometrics)

18. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

No Cookies, No Tracking

SafeCheckIn does NOT use:

❌ Cookies
❌ Web beacons
❌ Tracking pixels
❌ Fingerprinting
❌ Session tracking
❌ Analytics tracking
❌ Advertising identifiers (IDFA, GAID)

Why No Tracking? We respect your privacy. We don't need to track you to provide a great safety check-in app.

19. Automated Decision-Making

No Profiling or Automated Decisions

SafeCheckIn does NOT use:

❌ Automated decision-making
❌ Profiling algorithms
❌ AI-based recommendations
❌ Behavioral analysis
❌ Predictive analytics

Your Control: You control all features and decisions within the app manually.

20. Acknowledgment

By using SafeCheckIn, you acknowledge that:

✅ You have read and understood this Privacy Policy
✅ You understand all data is stored locally on your device
✅ You understand we do not collect your personal data
✅ You are responsible for securing your device
✅ You can delete all data by uninstalling the app

Summary

SafeCheckIn Privacy in One Sentence:

We don't collect, store, or transmit any of your personal data - everything stays on your device, and you have complete control.

Questions? Contact us at umituz9999@gmail.com

This Privacy Policy was last reviewed and updated on October 31, 2025.

Thank you for trusting SafeCheckIn with your safety! 🛡️