Just Chicken In

Just Chicken In was created around a simple, familiar idea: just checking in. It is the kind of message a friend sends, or a parent says, when they drop in and want you to know you matter. It is a term of affection and caring, made practical for modern life.

This app is for people who may not have someone nearby to check on them every day, and for families who want a reliable way to look out for loved ones from a distance. It is also for people who are living in a new place without a strong local network, especially when they have pets or dependents who would need immediate care if something happened.

The flow is intentionally simple. You choose a daily check in time. If you check in, nothing else happens. If you miss it, the app waits through a grace period. After that grace period, your emergency contacts are notified. They can be phone numbers, email addresses, or both. If you created a care packet, the message includes a secure link so helpers can act quickly without guessing.

Privacy is not an add on here. It is the foundation. We do not store names or identifying personal details. We keep data minimal so vulnerable people are not put at risk. For users who need extra protection, High Privacy Mode sends alerts using a de identified ID instead of personal details. The care packet link expires after 48 hours, and then the entire account is erased from our systems as if it never existed.

We also want to be explicit about what we do not do. We do not use artificial intelligence in any part of the app or website. There are no automated judgments, no pattern analysis, and no hidden systems evaluating behavior. Just clear, predictable rules that you can understand.

Just Chicken In is not about monitoring. It is about care. It is about making sure pets are fed, dependents are safe, and people are supported when they cannot return home. It is just checking in, together.