MitigateMurphy — Privacy Policy
Last updated: 21/11/2025
MitigateMurphy ("we", "our", "the App") is a safety check‑in application designed to reduce risk by ensuring users are regularly accounted for. We value user privacy and collect only the minimum data needed to provide core functionality.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 User‑Provided Information
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Account information (name or alias, email, phone number).
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Emergency contacts you add.
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Check‑in preferences, schedules, and notification settings.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
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Basic device information (OS type/version, device model).
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App usage logs necessary to diagnose technical issues.
1.3 No Location Tracking by Default
The App does not track or store real‑time location unless you explicitly enable optional features that require it. Those features will request consent separately.
2. How We Use Your Information
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To operate the App’s core check-in and alerting functions.
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To manage account types, including paid accounts (billing details stored only for payment processing). Free users are not required to provide any billing information.
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To contact your nominated emergency contacts if a check-in is missed.
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To improve reliability, security, and performance of the service.
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To send administrative notices (service updates, important alerts).
We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for advertising or unrelated commercial purposes. or share personal data with third parties for advertising or unrelated commercial purposes.
3. Data Storage and Security
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Data is stored on secure servers located in jurisdictions with strong privacy protections.
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We use industry‑standard encryption in transit and at rest.
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Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel required for operations.
4. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary to provide the service or comply with legal requirements. We may retain essential identifiers (such as email addresses) for users who are blocked or banned, solely to prevent re‑registration and maintain service integrity. You may request deletion of your account and associated data, except for information required to enforce service restrictions.
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share limited data:
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With your nominated emergency contacts when a check‑in is missed.
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With service providers who support essential functions (e.g., messaging infrastructure), under strict confidentiality obligations.
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If required by law, to comply with valid legal processes.
We do not permit providers to use your data for any purpose beyond providing contracted services.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, delete, and modify your information at any time. Most functions can be performed directly within the App, including permission management for optional features.
If you encounter any issues, contact: justin@mitigatemurphy.com.
7. Children’s Privacy
The App may be used by children under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. Parents remain responsible for managing settings, check-in schedules, and emergency contacts. If we become aware of unsupervised accounts created by children under 13, we will request parental verification or delete the account if verification is not provided.
8. International Transfers
Where data is transferred across borders, we use appropriate safeguards to ensure compliance with relevant laws.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified within the App or via email.
10. Contact
For support or legal inquiries: justin@mitigatemurphy.com.com.
