Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 30, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Si Forte ("we", "us", "our"). This service, including the website located at https://www.siforte.com and associated mobile applications (collectively, the "Service"), is operated by Chris Winfield-Blum as a sole trader.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.   

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you:   

  • Information You Provide Directly:
    • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password.
    • "Switch" Configuration: To set up the core functionality, we collect the recipient email address(es) you designate and the content you wish to store and potentially have sent (your "Vault Data").
    • Support Communications: When you contact us via our support channel (https://www.deadmansswitch.me/support), we collect the information you provide, typically including your account details (like email address) and the nature of your query, to assist you.
  • Information Collected Automatically:
    • Usage Data: We may automatically collect anonymous information about how the Service is accessed and used. This may include information such as your device type, operating system, approximate location (derived from IP address), login times, feature usage patterns, and crash report data. This data is used in an aggregated or anonymized form for service improvement and diagnostics.
    • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use essential cookies or similar technologies necessary for the operation of the Service (e.g., to keep you logged in). We do not use cross-site tracking cookies for advertising purposes.
  • Payment Information:
    • We use Stripe, a third-party payment processor, to handle payments. When you make a payment, you provide your payment information directly to Stripe. We do not collect or store your full credit card number or other sensitive payment details. Your payment information is handled according to Stripe's Privacy Policy, which you should review.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide, operate, and maintain the core functionality of the Dead Man's Switch Service.   
  • To create and manage your user account and authenticate you.
  • To communicate with you, including responding to your support requests and sending important service-related notices or notifications about major updates to this policy.
  • To monitor usage, analyze trends, and improve the Service's functionality and user experience.
  • To enhance the security and integrity of our Service.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We only share your information with third parties in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We share information with trusted third-party vendors and service providers who need access to such information to perform services on our behalf. This includes: 
    • Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers (e.g., AWS, Laravel Cloud) located in Singapore.
    • Email delivery services (e.g., Resend) to send notifications and potentially the "switch" messages.
    • Payment processing (Stripe). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.   
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).   
  • Protection of Rights: We may disclose information where we believe it necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our policies, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person, or as evidence in litigation.   
  • Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your Personal Information is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.   
  • With Your Consent: We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.   

5. Data Storage and Security

Your information, including Personal Information, is processed and stored on servers located in Singapore. We implement reasonable technical and administrative security measures designed to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes encryption of data in transit (e.g., using HTTPS) and additional encryption measures for sensitive Vault Data at rest.   

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.   

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. We will also retain information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.   

  • Account data is generally retained until you request deletion via our support channel, or until we deem the account to be abandoned according to our internal policies.
  • Vault Data that has been shared as part of a triggered "switch" may remain accessible via the shared link for up to 180 days after the originating account becomes inactive or is deleted, to allow recipients sufficient time for access, unless deleted earlier as part of a full account deletion request.

7. Your Data Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access, Correction, Deletion of Content: You can access, review, amend, and delete your Vault Data and recipient email addresses directly within your account settings.
  • Account Deletion: You can request the full deletion of your account and associated personal information by submitting a request through our support channel at https://www.deadmansswitch.me/support. We will process your request in accordance with applicable law, subject to any legal retention obligations.
  • Other Rights: Depending on your location (e.g., if you are in the European Economic Area, UK, or California), you may have additional rights such as the right to restrict processing, the right to data portability, and the right to object to processing. You can exercise these rights by contacting us via the support channel.   

8. International Data Transfers

Your information will be transferred to, processed, and stored in Singapore. If you are accessing the Service from regions with laws governing data collection and use that may differ from Singapore law, please note that you are transferring your personal information to Singapore, and by providing your information, you consent to that transfer, processing, and storage.   

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 16 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from Children. While users may upload content via the Service, we are not responsible for monitoring user-uploaded content for age appropriateness. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Information from Children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.   

10. Third-Party Services

As mentioned, we use Stripe for payment processing. We encourage you to review Stripe's Privacy Policy. Our Service may contain links to other websites or services not operated by us; we are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. For minor updates, checking the Effective Date will suffice. For major changes, we will endeavor to notify you via the email address associated with your account prior to the change becoming effective. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.   

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: