1. Introduction to GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union regulation that protects the privacy and personal data of EU citizens. CheckIn is committed to complying with GDPR requirements and protecting your data rights.

2. Data Collection and Processing

We collect and process the following personal data:

• Account Information:
  • Email address (required for authentication)
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Account creation date
• Profile Information:
  • Display name
  • Profile picture (optional)
• Safety Data:
  • Check-in schedules
  • Check-in history
  • Safety timer settings
• Location Data:
  • Location during check-ins
  • Location history (limited to check-in periods)
• Contact Information:
  • Emergency contact details
  • Group member information

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

• Contract: Processing necessary for providing the CheckIn service
• Consent: For optional features and data collection
• Legitimate Interest: To ensure app functionality and user safety
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

4. Data Security

We implement the following security measures:

• Firebase Authentication for secure user authentication
• Encrypted data transmission using HTTPS
• Secure storage of sensitive information
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal data

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for the following periods:

• Account Information: Until account deletion
• Check-in History: 30 days
• Location Data: Only during active check-ins
• Emergency Contacts: Until removed by user
• Group Information: Until group deletion

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request data deletion (see our Data Deletion page for details)
• Object to data processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent

7. Data Transfers

Your data is processed and stored within the European Economic Area (EEA). We use Firebase services which may transfer data to the United States under appropriate safeguards.

8. Automated Decision Making

CheckIn does not use automated decision-making or profiling that significantly affects users.

9. Data Protection Officer

For any GDPR-related inquiries, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

• Email: support@checkinapplication.com

10. Data Breach Notification

In case of a data breach, we will:

• Notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours
• Inform affected users without undue delay
• Provide details about the breach and its impact
• Outline measures taken to address the breach

11. Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your GDPR rights, you can:

• Use the in-app privacy settings
• Contact our support team
• Email our DPO
• Submit a formal request through our website

12. Updates to GDPR Compliance

We regularly review and update our GDPR compliance measures. Any significant changes will be notified to you through the app or via email.

13. Contact Information

For GDPR-related inquiries, please contact:

• Data Protection Officer: support@checkinapplication.com
• General Support: support@checkinapplication.com