# StillHere — Complete Reference

> A simple daily check-in app for family and friends. One tap a day — if someone misses their hello, people who care get a gentle nudge.

Website: https://www.joinstillhere.com
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stillhere-keep-in-touch/id6758863059
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joinstillhere.app
Contact: hello@joinstillhere.com

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## About StillHere

StillHere is a daily check-in app that helps families stay connected without the pressure of phone calls, texts, or video chats. The core idea is simple: one tap a day lets your loved ones know you're okay. If you miss that tap, the people who care about you get a gentle nudge.

The app is built for:
- **Aging parents living alone** — adult children can know their parent is okay each day without nagging phone calls
- **Solo travelers** — let family know you're safe without sending daily updates
- **College students away from home** — a low-effort way to stay connected with parents
- **Loved ones with health concerns** — daily reassurance without invasive monitoring
- **Anyone living independently** — roommates, partners in long-distance relationships, people recovering from illness

StillHere is NOT an emergency service, a GPS tracker, or a medical alert system. It does not track location, monitor activity, or collect health data. It is a simple, privacy-first daily ritual.

## How It Works

### For Owners (people who check in)
1. Download StillHere and create an account
2. Set your daily check-in window (based on your timezone)
3. Each day, open the app and tap to send your hello
4. If you forget, you'll get gentle reminders at 30 minutes, 2 hours, and 6 hours
5. Invite family and friends to be your "watchers"

### For Watchers (family and friends)
1. Accept an invite link from someone you care about
2. If the person checks in, you see they're okay
3. If they miss their check-in window and all reminders, you get a push notification
4. You can then reach out however you'd like — call, text, visit

### Escalation Timeline
- **0 minutes**: Owner's daily check-in window opens
- **+30 minutes**: First gentle reminder to the owner
- **+2 hours**: Second reminder
- **+6 hours**: Final reminder
- **After grace window**: All watchers receive a push notification

## Features

### Daily Check-Ins
One tap each day. No forms, no surveys, no daily questions. Just a single tap that says "I'm still here."

### Family Circles
Create a circle and invite as many watchers as you need — parents, children, siblings, partners, close friends. Each watcher can be in multiple circles.

### Gentle Escalation
The reminder system is patient by design. StillHere doesn't panic after 5 minutes. It gives people time, then gradually nudges before alerting watchers.

### Watcher Health
Owners can see at a glance whether their watchers have push notifications enabled and have recently opened the app. This ensures that if something does happen, the alert will actually reach someone.

### Push-Only Alerts
All notifications are delivered via push notifications. No SMS fees, no email spam. Quiet, instant, and free.

### Optional Notes
Owners can add a short note to their daily hello if they want to share a bit more context.

### Invite Links
Watchers join circles via shareable invite links. No need to search for people or share phone numbers.

## Pricing

StillHere uses a freemium model:

| Plan | Price | What's included |
|------|-------|-----------------|
| Watcher | Free forever | Receive alerts, join circles, see check-in status |
| Owner Monthly | $2.99/month | Daily check-ins, circles, reminders, watcher health |
| Owner Annual | $19.99/year | Same as monthly, ~44% savings |

- **Free 7-day trial** for all owner plans
- **No credit card required** to start the trial
- Subscriptions managed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store

## Privacy & Data

StillHere is built with privacy as a core principle:

### Data Collected
- Account information (name, email)
- Daily hello timestamps
- Circle/watcher connections
- Push notification tokens
- Timezone
- Last app open timestamp (for watcher health)

### Data NOT Collected
- Location / GPS data
- Health data
- Contacts
- Photos
- Browsing history
- Usage analytics beyond basic functionality

### Third-Party Services
- **Supabase** — database and authentication
- **RevenueCat** — subscription management
- **Expo Push Notifications** — push notification delivery
- **Apple & Google Sign-In** — authentication

### Data Rights
- Access or update your profile anytime in-app
- Delete your account and all data (processed within 30 days)
- Request a data export via email
- CCPA and GDPR compliant
- StillHere does NOT sell personal information

## Technical Details

- **Platforms**: iOS (15.1+), Android
- **Built with**: React Native / Expo
- **Backend**: Supabase (PostgreSQL with row-level security)
- **Notifications**: Expo Push Notifications
- **Payments**: RevenueCat (Apple IAP / Google Play Billing)
- **Website**: Astro (static site)
- **App ID (iOS)**: com.joinstillhere.app
- **App ID (Android)**: com.joinstillhere.app
- **Developer**: Elysium Technology FZ-LLC

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How does StillHere work?
You send one tap each day so your family and friends know you're okay. If you miss your daily hello, StillHere sends you gentle reminders. If you still don't check in, your watchers (family and friends) get a quiet notification so someone can reach out.

### Is StillHere free?
Watchers (family and friends who receive alerts) always use StillHere for free. Owners (people who check in daily) need a subscription: $2.99/month or $19.99/year, with a free 7-day trial. No credit card required to start.

### Who is StillHere for?
Aging parents living alone, solo travelers, college students away from home, loved ones with health concerns, and anyone who wants their family to know they're okay each day without the pressure of a phone call.

### What happens if someone misses their daily check-in?
StillHere uses gentle escalation. First, the person gets a reminder at 30 minutes. Then again at 2 hours and 6 hours. If they still haven't checked in after the grace window, their watchers receive a push notification so someone can reach out and check on them.

### Is StillHere available on both iPhone and Android?
Yes. StillHere is available on the Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad, and the Google Play Store for Android devices.

### Is StillHere an emergency service?
No. StillHere is not a substitute for calling 911 or other emergency services. If you believe someone is in immediate danger, please contact local emergency services directly.

### Does StillHere track my location?
No. StillHere does not collect or store any location data. It only records the timestamp of your daily check-in.

### Can I have multiple watchers?
Yes. You can invite as many watchers as you'd like to your circle — parents, siblings, children, friends, or anyone else who cares about you.

### Can I be both an owner and a watcher?
Yes. You can check in daily (as an owner) while also watching other people in their circles (as a watcher). The watcher role is always free.

### What if my watcher doesn't have notifications enabled?
StillHere shows you "watcher health" — you can see at a glance whether each watcher has notifications enabled and has recently opened the app. This way you know your safety net is actually working.

### How do I delete my account?
Email hello@joinstillhere.com with the subject "Account Deletion Request" and include the email associated with your account. All data is permanently deleted within 30 days. Remember to cancel your subscription in your device's app store settings first.

### How is StillHere different from Life360 or other tracking apps?
StillHere does not track your location, monitor your driving, or surveil your activity. It's a single daily tap — a tiny ritual that says "I'm okay" without sacrificing your privacy or independence.

## Contact

- **Email**: hello@joinstillhere.com
- **Website**: https://www.joinstillhere.com
- **Privacy Policy**: https://www.joinstillhere.com/privacy
- **Terms of Service**: https://www.joinstillhere.com/terms
- **Account Deletion**: https://www.joinstillhere.com/delete