Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 2025
Last Updated: June 2025

1. Introduction

You OK ("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 the You OK mobile application ("App").

The You OK app is designed to help you stay connected with friends and family through regular check-ins, providing peace of mind and safety for your loved ones.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Email address, username, and password when you create an account
  • Profile Information: Username and profile details you choose to share
  • Contact Information:
    • Friend contacts (name, email) when you add friends to your network
  • Authentication Data: When using Google Sign-In, we receive your Google profile information (name, email, profile picture)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Device Information:
    • Device type (Android, iOS, etc.)
    • Device ID for notification purposes
    • Operating system version
    • App version information
  • Usage Data:
    • Check-in times and schedules you set
    • Check-in completion status (completed, missed, acknowledged)
    • App usage patterns and feature interactions
  • Technical Data:
    • Time zone information for proper scheduling
    • Push notification tokens for sending reminders and updates
    • Session data for maintaining your login status

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

  • Location Data: We do not collect, store, or track your GPS location or geographic data
  • Device Contacts: We do not access or import your device's contact list
  • Call Logs or SMS: We do not access your phone calls or text messages
  • Camera or Photos: We do not access your device's camera or photo library
  • Microphone: We do not access your device's microphone or record audio

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary App Functions

  • Check-in Management: Schedule and track your daily check-ins
  • Friend Network: Connect you with friends and family for mutual check-ins
  • Notifications: Send reminders for scheduled check-ins and alerts for missed check-ins

3.2 Service Operations

  • Authentication: Verify your identity and maintain secure access
  • Account Management: Provide customer support and maintain your account
  • App Improvements: Analyze usage patterns to improve app functionality
  • Security: Protect against unauthorized access and maintain data integrity

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 With Your Friends

  • Your check-in status (completed/missed) is shared with friends in your network
  • Your username and basic profile information is visible to your connected friends

4.2 Service Providers

We use trusted third-party services:

  • Supabase: Database hosting and user authentication
  • Google Firebase: Push notifications and authentication services
  • Google Services: When you use Google Sign-In

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect:

  • Our rights and property
  • User safety and security
  • Public safety and national security interests

4.4 We Do NOT Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption: Data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
  • Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
  • Regular Updates: We regularly update security measures and monitor for threats
  • Secure Infrastructure: We use reputable cloud service providers with robust security

6. Data Retention

  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion
  • Check-in History: Stored to provide your activity history and improve service
  • Device Tokens: Automatically updated and cleaned up to prevent stale notifications

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 Access and Control

  • View Your Data: Access your profile information, check-in history, and settings
  • Update Information: Modify your profile, friend connections, and preferences
  • Delete Account: Remove your account and associated data through the app settings

7.2 Communication Preferences

  • Notifications: Control which notifications you receive through app settings
  • Email Communications: Opt out of promotional emails (service-related emails may continue)

7.3 Data Portability

  • Export Data: Request a copy of your data in a commonly used format

8. Children's Privacy

The You OK app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy in the app
  • Sending an email notification
  • Displaying a prominent notice in the app

Your continued use of the app after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Third-Party Services

11.1 Google Services

When you use Google Sign-In, Google's Privacy Policy applies to the information Google collects. Review Google's privacy practices at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

11.2 Supabase

We use Supabase for data storage and authentication. Review Supabase's privacy practices at: https://supabase.com/privacy

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:

Email: youok@bendralm.com
Website: youok.app
App Support: Through the app's settings menu