Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 26, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information PreparednessChecklist (preparednesschecklist.com, “the site,” “we,” “us”) collects, how we use it, and the choices you have. The site is owned and run by Ryan Herrington in the United States. By using the site you agree to this policy.
Information you give us
- Account details. If you create a free account, we collect your name, email address, and password. Accounts are handled by our account and database provider, Supabase. Passwords are stored by Supabase in a scrambled (hashed) form; we never see your password.
- Checklist progress. When you are logged in, the checklist items you check off are saved to your account so you can pick up where you left off on any device.
- Settings. Your display name and your “Email reminders” on/off setting.
- Messages. If you email us, we receive your email address and whatever you choose to write.
Cookies and information stored in your browser
The site itself does not set any cookies. It uses your browser’s “local storage” (a small storage area on your own device) for these things only:
- pc_dark_mode – remembers whether you chose the light or dark theme.
- pc_checklist_guest – if you use the checklist without an account, the items you check off are saved only in this browser on this device. If you later log in, they are copied into your account and removed from the browser.
- sb-…-auth-token – when you log in, Supabase’s sign-in code stores your login session so you stay signed in. It is removed when you log out.
You can clear these at any time in your browser settings. Doing so will log you out and erase any progress saved as a guest. Other websites you visit from our links (such as Amazon or an advertiser) may set their own cookies on their own sites; see “Ads and affiliate links” below.
Information collected automatically
- Hosting. The site is hosted on Cloudflare Pages. Like any web host, Cloudflare processes technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages and files requested, so it can deliver the site and protect it from abuse.
- Accounts. Supabase keeps technical records such as the IP address and time of sign-ins to run and secure accounts.
- Code libraries. The site loads standard open-source code from public content delivery networks (unpkg.com and cdn.jsdelivr.net). Those services receive your IP address and browser information when they send the files.
- Analytics. We may use Cloudflare Web Analytics to count visits and see which pages are popular. Cloudflare describes this service as privacy-first: it does not use cookies or local storage and does not track you across other websites. We use it only for overall statistics.
Ads and affiliate links
The site shows sponsored ad images and “Recommended Gear” links. Some links are affiliate links, including links to Amazon. Ad images may be loaded from other websites, which receive your IP address and browser information when the image loads. When you click an ad or affiliate link, you leave our site, and the other website (for example, Amazon) may use its own cookies to record that you came from us so we can be paid a commission. Their privacy policies apply on their sites. We do not receive your name or contact details from those retailers; we may receive summary reports such as the number of clicks or qualifying purchases. See our Affiliate Disclosure for more.
How we use information
- To run your account and save your checklist progress.
- To send account emails, such as confirming your sign-up, resetting your password, or confirming an email change. These are sent from {{ noreplyEmail }} through our email delivery provider, Resend.
- To respect your “Email reminders” setting. If we send reminder emails, we only send them while that setting is on, and you can turn it off at any time in Dashboard → Settings.
- To answer messages you send us.
- To keep the site secure, fix problems, and improve it.
- To comply with the law.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it for targeted (cross-context behavioral) advertising. We do not use your account information to choose which ads you see.
Who we share information with
- Service providers who help us run the site: Cloudflare (hosting), Supabase (accounts and database), and Resend (email delivery). They may only use the information to provide their services to us.
- Legal reasons, if we believe it is required by law or needed to protect the rights, safety, or property of our users, the public, or us.
- A change of ownership, if the site is ever sold or transferred. This policy would continue to apply to information collected before the change.
How long we keep information
We keep your account information and checklist progress for as long as your account exists. If you ask us to delete your account, we will delete your account and saved progress, except for anything we must keep by law. Copies in routine backups and service logs may remain for a limited time before they are overwritten.
Your choices and rights
- You can change your name and email address, turn email reminders on or off, and reset your checklist progress in Dashboard → Settings.
- You can ask us for a copy of your information, ask us to correct it, or ask us to delete your account by emailing {{ contactEmail }} from the email address on your account.
- Depending on where you live (for example, California or another US state with a privacy law), you may have additional rights. We will honor those rights as the law requires, and we will not treat you differently for using them.
Children’s privacy
The site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has created an account, please contact us and we will delete it.
Security
The site uses HTTPS, and our database is set up so that each member can only read and change their own saved progress and profile. No website or online service is perfectly secure, so please use a strong password that you do not use anywhere else.
Do Not Track
We do not track you across other websites, so we do not change how the site works in response to “Do Not Track” browser signals.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top. If a change is significant, we will make reasonable efforts to let members know.
Contact
Questions or requests about your privacy: email {{ contactEmail }} or see our Contact page.