Privacy Policy for Ready

Last updated: October 2, 2026

Ready ("the app") is developed by Kozo Technology. This policy explains what information the app handles and how.

No account required

Ready does not require registration or a login. There are no user accounts.

Information stored on your device

Your profile name and avatar, emergency kit items, medical ID details, contacts, "I'm safe" check-in messages, and app settings are stored locally on your device only. This data is never uploaded to us and we cannot access it. Uninstalling the app deletes it.

Optional network features (off by default)

Apart from Google's consent check and the optional ad described below, the app is offline by default. Two features make network requests, and only when you explicitly turn them on:

• Live Alerts — when enabled, the app fetches public earthquake data (USGS, EMSC) and severe-weather warnings (MeteoAlarm) for a region you choose. If you additionally opt in to "use my location," your device's approximate (coarse) location is used only to determine that region and is not stored by us or sent anywhere beyond the request itself.
• Nearby shelters/hospitals — fetches map data on demand when you open that screen; not used in the background.

Advertising and your consent

Ready offers an optional rewarded video ad, served by Google AdMob, that you can choose to watch to support the developer ("Support the developer"). Every feature of the app works without ever watching an ad. So that the ad is ready when you ask for it, the app may load one in the background, but only after the consent rules below allow it.

AdMob may collect your device's advertising ID, IP address (used for approximate location), device and operating-system information, and ad interaction data to serve and measure ads. See how Google uses this information: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

European Economic Area, UK and Switzerland: on first launch the app asks for your consent through Google's certified consent management platform. Personalised ads are shown only if you consent; otherwise you may see limited, non-personalised ads.

United States: if you live in a US state with a consumer privacy law (such as California), you can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising.

Change your choice at any time: open the app's Settings → Privacy options.

Data we collect ourselves

We do not operate any server that collects, stores, or sells your personal data. We have no access to the information stored on your device.

Children's privacy

Ready is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted at this same URL.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Contact us at kozo.technology@gmail.com.