Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Are You Dead? ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our mobile application (the "App").
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: Email address and password when you create an account
- Profile Information: Your name and phone number (optional)
- Emergency Contacts: Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of people you designate as emergency contacts
- Check-in Data: Timestamps of when you perform check-ins
Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and app version
- Usage Data: How you interact with the App (check-in frequency, feature usage)
- Push Notification Tokens: To send you reminders and notifications
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the App's core functionality
- Send check-in reminders via push notifications
- Alert your emergency contacts if you miss a check-in
- Send transactional emails (password resets, account updates)
- Improve and optimize the App
- Respond to support requests
How We Share Your Information
We share your information with:
- Emergency Contacts: When you miss a check-in, we send your name and the alert message to your designated emergency contacts via SMS and email
- Service Providers: We use third-party services to operate the App:
- Supabase: Database and authentication
- Firebase Cloud Messaging: Push notifications
- Twilio: SMS delivery
- Resend: Email delivery
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Data Retention
- Check-in History: Retained for 90 days
- Alert History: Retained for 1 year
- Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update inaccurate information
- Deletion: Delete your account and associated data
- Export: Request your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@areyoudead.site.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Encryption of data at rest
- Row-level security policies in our database
- Regular security reviews
Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under GDPR including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:
- Email: privacy@areyoudead.site