Privacy Policy for Are You Dead
Last updated: January 16, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Are You Dead ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Device Information
We automatically generate and store a unique device identifier (UUID) on your device. This identifier is used to:
- Identify your device without requiring login credentials
- Maintain your check-in streak and status
- Associate your emergency contacts and messages with your device
2.2 User-Provided Information
You may choose to provide:
- Emergency contact email addresses
- Post-mortem messages
- Check-in preferences and timing settings
- Group membership information
- Messages in the Global Chat
2.3 Usage Data
We collect:
- Check-in timestamps
- Streak counts and status updates
- Push notification tokens (for Firebase Cloud Messaging)
- App interaction data for functionality purposes
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide core app functionality (check-in tracking, streak counting)
- Send notifications and reminders
- Enable emergency contact features
- Facilitate group communication and Global Chat
- Improve app performance and user experience
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase services, which include:
- Cloud Firestore: For storing user profiles, check-in data, and messages
- Firebase Cloud Messaging: For push notifications
- Firebase Cloud Functions: For automated streak monitoring
Firebase employs industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit and at rest. For more information, see Firebase Privacy and Security.
5. Data Sharing
We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your data may be shared only in the following circumstances:
- Emergency Contacts: Your designated emergency contacts will receive notifications if your check-in deadline expires
- Global Chat: Messages you post in the Global Chat are visible to all app users
- Group Members: Information shared within groups is visible to group members
- Service Providers: We use Firebase (Google) as our backend service provider
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data stored in the app
- Update or modify your emergency contacts and messages
- Delete your data by uninstalling the app (this removes your device identifier and associated data)
- Opt-out of push notifications through your device settings
7. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as you use the app. When you uninstall the app:
- Your device identifier and local data are removed from your device
- Your cloud data remains in Firebase but becomes inaccessible without the device identifier
- You may request complete data deletion by contacting us
8. Children's Privacy
Our app is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
9. Third-Party Services
Our app uses the following third-party services:
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this 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
12. Consent
By using our app, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.