Privacy Policy

Mobile App "Yak Ty?" (How are you?)

This Privacy Policy describes what data we collect, how we use, store, and protect it in the mobile app "Yak Ty?" (hereinafter referred to as the App). By using the App, you consent to the collection and processing of data in accordance with this Policy.

1. Developer and Contact Information

Developer: Potuzhno Studios

App Name: Yak Ty? — Daily Check-ins for Loved Ones

Privacy Email: support.yakty.app@gmail.com

Android Package: com.yakty.app

For any questions regarding this Policy or your personal data, please contact us at the email above. We respond to requests within 30 days.

2. What Data We Collect

2.1. Personal Data for Authentication

• Email address — used to create an account and log in to the App
• Password — stored in encrypted form (bcrypt) via Firebase Authentication (Google). We do not have access to your password and cannot recover it.

2.2. Profile Data

• Unique User ID (UID) — automatically generated by Firebase Auth
• Display name — the part of your email before "@", visible to your contacts in "My People"
• FCM token — a technical device identifier for sending push notifications (Firebase Cloud Messaging)

2.3. Check-in Data (Core Functionality)

• Check-in status — "ok" (checked in) or "missing" (not checked in)
• Last check-in time — the date and time you pressed the green button
• Check-in history — the date and time of each of your check-ins

2.4. Contacts (Connections)

• Your contact list — users you manually added to "My People" by entering their email
• We do NOT read your phone's address book automatically. Contacts are added exclusively manually by entering an email address.

2.5. User Settings

• Daily reminder time — if you set a check-in schedule
• Sound settings — enabled or disabled sound notifications
• Timer mode — no timer / countdown / daily schedule

2.6. Data We Do NOT Collect

• Location (GPS, precise or approximate)
• Photos, videos, audio files
• Phone contacts without your consent
• Browser history or data from other apps
• Device information (IMEI, model, serial number)
• Financial information or payment card data
• Health information

3. User Consent

Before creating an account, we ask for your explicit consent to collect and process personal data. This includes:

• A dialog box describing the data being collected
• You must actively tap "I Agree" (checkbox or button)
• Without this consent, you cannot create an account
• Consent can be withdrawn at any time by deleting your account

We do not consider opening the App or pressing "Back" as consent. Consent must be active and informed.

4. How We Use Your Data

• Email and password — for authentication and account protection
• Check-in status — to display to your contacts that you are okay
• FCM token — to send push notifications about contacts' check-ins
• Reminder time — to send push notifications at your chosen time
• Sound settings — to respect your choice: sound or vibration only

We do not sell your data to third parties. We do not use data for targeted advertising, profiling, or any commercial purposes other than the direct functionality of the App.

5. Data Storage

5.1. Cloud Storage

All data is stored on secure servers Firebase (Google Cloud Platform) in the europe-west region (European Google data centers). Data transfer is protected by SSL/TLS (AES-256 encryption).

5.2. Local Storage

A local copy of data (check-ins, settings) is stored on your device in encrypted storage (Hive) for offline operation. This data is deleted when you uninstall the App.

5.3. Third-Party Services (SDKs)

We use the following Google Firebase services:

• Firebase Authentication — email and password authentication
• Cloud Firestore — database (statuses, check-ins, contacts)
• Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) — push notifications
• Firebase Crashlytics — automatic error tracking (anonymously)

These services process data in accordance with Google Privacy Policy and Firebase Privacy Policy.

6. Push Notifications

The App sends push notifications for the following purposes:

• Reminder to check in — based on your schedule or timer
• Contact check-in notification — when a contact checks in and is okay
• Missed check-in notification — when a contact did not check in
• Reminder from a contact — if someone reminds you to check in

You can disable push notifications in your Android device settings (Settings → Apps → Yak Ty? → Notifications) or in the App's "Settings → Reminders" section.

7. Your Rights

In accordance with international privacy laws, you have the following rights:

• Right to access — view all your data in "Settings → History"
• Right to rectification — change your display name by editing the contact
• Right to erasure (Right to be Forgotten) — completely delete your account and all data
• Right to restrict processing — disable push, schedule, delete contacts
• Right to data portability — receive a copy of your data in JSON format
• Right to object — opt out of data processing for notifications

To exercise any of these rights, please send a request to support.yakty.app@gmail.com. We respond within 30 days.

8. Account Deletion

You can delete your account in two ways:

1. Via the App: Settings → Sign Out → "Delete Account". All data is deleted automatically.
2. Via email: Send a request to support.yakty.app@gmail.com with the subject "Account Deletion" and your account email.

After deleting your account:

• All your personal data is deleted from Firestore within 30 days
• Your FCM token is revoked
• Your contacts will no longer see your status
• Local data on the device is deleted immediately

9. Data Security

• Server connection is protected by HTTPS (TLS 1.3)
• Data in Cloud Firestore is protected by security rules — only authorized users have access
• Passwords are stored in encrypted form (bcrypt) — we do not have access to them
• Offline data on the device is stored in Android's internal storage, inaccessible to other apps
• Push notifications are transmitted through the secure Firebase Cloud Messaging channel
• We do not use analytical SDKs (Google Analytics, Facebook SDK, etc.) that track behavior

10. Changes to This Policy

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

• Push notification in the App
• Update notes in the Google Play Store
• Change of the "Last Updated" date in this Policy

Continuing to use the App after changes means you agree to the updated Policy.

11. Contact Information

Last Updated: July 25, 2026