1. Introduction

Welcome to CheckIn. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you use our app and tell you about your privacy rights.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

• Account information (email address)
• Profile information (optional profile picture)
• Location data (only during active check-ins)
• Device information (for app functionality)
• Contact information (for emergency contacts)

2.2 Usage Information

• Check-in history
• Group membership
• Safety timer usage
• Emergency alert history

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Provide the CheckIn safety service
• Send safety alerts and notifications
• Share your location with designated emergency contacts
• Manage group check-ins and safety timers
• Provide customer support
• Improve app performance

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Firebase authentication and security
• Secure data storage
• Protected data transmission
• Session management

5. Data Sharing

We share your data with:

• Group members you've explicitly added
• Emergency contacts you've designated
• Firebase (for app functionality)
• Google Maps (for location services)

6. App Permissions

CheckIn requires the following permissions:

• Location access (for check-ins)
• Notifications (for safety alerts)
• Contacts (for emergency contacts)
• Camera (for profile pictures)

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for:

• Account information: Until you delete your account
• Check-in history: 30 days
• Location data: Only during active check-ins
• Emergency alerts: 90 days

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

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

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: support@checkinapplication.com