Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how StayReady ("App") handles your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy.

1. Overview

StayReady is designed with privacy as a priority. Your personal and household data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. We do not collect, store, or have access to your personal information.

2. Data Stored on Your Device

The App stores the following data locally on your device using Apple's SwiftData framework:

• Household information (number of people, pets, age groups)
• Inventory data (water, food items, supplies, and their quantities and expiration dates)
• Kit configurations and shopping lists
• Scenario preparedness progress
• App preferences (measurement units, notification settings)

This data never leaves your device except through standard iOS backup mechanisms (iCloud Backup, iTunes/Finder backup) which are controlled by your device settings, or when you explicitly export your data using the App's backup feature (see Section 3).

3. Data Backup (Export & Import)

StayReady Pro allows you to export your App data to a .stayready backup file and import a previously exported backup.

When you export data:

• The exported file may contain all of your household data, kits, inventory, shopping lists, scenario progress, and optionally food item photos
• The exported file is saved to a location you choose (e.g., Files, AirDrop, email) and is under your control
• The file is not encrypted by the App; it is a human-readable JSON file
• We do not receive, transmit, or have access to your exported files
• You are solely responsible for the security and distribution of exported backup files

When you import data:

• New items from the backup are added to your existing data; existing items are not modified or removed
• The App does not transmit imported data to any external server

4. iCloud Sync and Sharing (Pro Features)

StayReady Pro offers two optional iCloud features powered by Apple's CloudKit service:

a) iCloud Sync

If you enable iCloud Sync, your household data, kits, inventory, and scenario progress are synced across your own devices using Apple's CloudKit service. This data is stored in your personal iCloud account and counts toward your iCloud storage quota.

Key points about iCloud Sync:

• Data is encrypted in transit and at rest by Apple
• Data is stored in your personal iCloud account, not on our servers
• We (the developer) cannot access, view, or retrieve your synced data
• Disabling iCloud Sync keeps your data local to the device only
• You can manage your iCloud storage and data through iOS Settings

b) Kit Sharing

You may share individual kits with other iCloud users, such as household members or family. Sharing is facilitated through Apple's CloudKit sharing infrastructure.

When you share a kit, the following data is shared with invited participants:

• Kit name and type
• All inventory within the kit (water, food items, supplies, and their quantities, expiration dates, and other attributes)
• Shopping list items associated with the kit
• Member assignments within the kit

Key points about Kit Sharing:

• Shared data is transmitted and stored using Apple's CloudKit sharing service
• You control who has access; shared kits are read-write
• Participants can add, modify, or delete items within the shared kit
• You can revoke a participant's access at any time, which removes their ability to view or edit the kit going forward
• Revoking access does not retroactively delete data that a participant may have previously viewed, copied, or exported
• Shared data is stored in the iCloud accounts of all participants and counts toward each participant's iCloud storage quota
• We (the developer) cannot access, view, or control shared data or participant lists
• Kit-level data and household member counts are shared; other household-level data (people details, pets details, scenario progress) is not shared

For more information about how Apple handles CloudKit data, refer to Apple's Privacy Policy.

5. Third-Party Services

OpenFoodFacts API: When you scan a product barcode, the App sends the barcode number to OpenFoodFacts (openfoodfacts.org), an open-source product database, to retrieve product information. Only the barcode number is transmitted. No personal or household data is sent. OpenFoodFacts has its own privacy policy available at world.openfoodfacts.org/privacy.

6. Device Permissions

The App may request the following device permissions:

• Camera: Used solely for barcode scanning to look up product information. Camera images are processed in real-time and are not stored or transmitted.
• Notifications: Used to send local reminders about expiring items and kit check schedules. Notification data stays on your device.
• Reminders (EventKit): If you choose to export your shopping list to Apple Reminders, the App accesses only the Reminders you create through it.

7. No Analytics or Tracking

StayReady does not use any analytics frameworks, advertising SDKs, or tracking technologies. We do not collect usage data, crash reports, or behavioral information.

8. No Data Sharing

We do not sell, share, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties. The only external data transmissions are the barcode lookup described in Section 5, iCloud Sync described in Section 4(a), Kit Sharing described in Section 4(b), and user-initiated data export described in Section 3. When you share a kit with other users, the shared kit data is transmitted to those users via Apple's CloudKit; this sharing is initiated and controlled entirely by you. When you export data, the resulting file is saved to a destination you choose and is under your sole control.

9. Data Deletion

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you can delete all App data at any time by:

• Deleting the App from your device
• Using iOS Settings to clear the App's data
• Importing a backup file (which adds new items from the backup)

If iCloud Sync is enabled, you can also manage or delete synced data through iOS Settings > Apple Account > iCloud.

If you have shared kits with other users, revoking their access or deleting the kit on your device will remove their access to future updates. However, data that participants previously viewed or copied cannot be retroactively deleted from their devices.

Previously exported backup files are not affected by deleting data within the App and must be managed separately by you.

10. Children's Privacy

The App does not knowingly collect personal information from children. Household data about children (such as age group for calculating requirements) is entered by the adult user and stored only on the device.

11. Security

Your data is protected by your device's built-in security features, including device passcode, Face ID/Touch ID, and encryption. Since data is stored locally and not transmitted to external servers, the risk of unauthorized remote access is minimized. When iCloud Sync is enabled, data is additionally protected by Apple's CloudKit encryption. When you share a kit, the shared data is protected by Apple's CloudKit sharing infrastructure, including encryption in transit and at rest. You are responsible for managing who has access to your shared kits. Exported backup files are not encrypted by the App and should be stored securely.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@orlio.io.