Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 30, 2026 | Version 1.0

1. Introduction

Check on Mine ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our safety monitoring service and applications.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, password
• Profile Information: Physical address, emergency contacts
• Health Information: Medications, wellness preferences (optional)
• Emergency Contact Details: Names, phone numbers, emails of your designated contacts

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Data Type	Purpose	Retention
Location Data	Safety monitoring, geofencing, trip tracking	90 days
Activity Data	Pattern analysis, wellness detection	1 year
Device Information	App functionality, notifications	Until account deletion
Usage Analytics	Service improvement	Aggregated indefinitely

2.3 Sensor Data

With your permission, we may collect:

• Motion and activity data (for fall detection features)
• Environmental data (barometric pressure for indoor/outdoor detection)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide Core Services: Monitor your activity patterns and detect potential emergencies
• Send Alerts: Notify your emergency contacts when irregularities are detected
• Enable Features: Trip monitoring, geofencing, medication reminders
• Improve Services: Analyze usage patterns to enhance the service
• Communicate: Send service updates and security notifications
• Ensure Security: Protect against unauthorized access and fraud

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

4.1 Your Emergency Contacts

When alerts are triggered, we share:

• Your current location (if available)
• Alert type and status
• Your name and relationship to them

4.2 Service Providers

We use trusted third-party services for:

• AWS: Cloud hosting, data storage, authentication
• Firebase: Push notifications
• Twilio/SNS: SMS messaging

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect safety.

5. Data Security

We protect your data through:

• Encryption in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256)
• Multi-factor authentication requirements
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Access controls and logging
• Secure credential storage (Keychain/EncryptedSharedPreferences)

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correct: Update inaccurate information
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Disable optional data collection features
• Withdraw Consent: Stop location tracking at any time (may affect service)

7. Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

• Account Data: Until you delete your account
• Location History: 90 days (configurable)
• Activity Logs: 1 year
• Backups: 30 days after deletion

8. Children's Privacy

Check on Mine is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data is processed in the United States. By using Check on Mine, you consent to the transfer of your data to the US where data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes through the app or via email. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights including:

• Right to access, rectification, and erasure
• Right to restrict or object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority