DayTap is a safety app for people who live alone. Users check in daily by tapping "I'm OK." If a user misses their check-in window, their designated emergency contacts ("guardians") are automatically notified. This SMS program delivers verification messages, missed check-in alerts, and all-clear confirmations to guardians via text message.
Message Types
1. Verification message — Sent once when a guardian is added. Contains a link to confirm consent before any alerts are delivered. 2. Missed check-in alert — Sent when the person they are watching over has not checked in within their configured window (1–7 days). 3. All-clear confirmation — Sent when the person checks back in after an alert was sent.
Message Frequency
Varies. Up to 5 alert messages per enrollee within any 7-day rolling window, plus corresponding all-clear messages. Typical usage is fewer than 5 messages per month.
SMS recipients (guardians) are added through the DayTap iOS app by the person they are watching over. DayTap uses a double opt-in process — guardians must verify their phone number before any alert messages are delivered.
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Enrollee adds a guardian in the appThe DayTap user enters their guardian's name, email address, and optionally a US/Canadian phone number. They enable SMS notifications for that guardian using a toggle switch.
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Guardian receives a verification SMSA single verification SMS is sent to the guardian's phone number containing a unique link. This is the only message sent before consent is confirmed. The message identifies DayTap, names the enrollee, and includes opt-out instructions.
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Guardian taps the link and provides explicit SMS consentThe guardian taps the verification link and lands on the DayTap website. Before their number is confirmed, they must actively check a consent checkbox (unchecked by default). If the guardian ignores or declines, they receive no further messages. Verification links expire after 7 days. See the phone mockup below for the exact consent language.
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Guardian is enrolled for SMS alertsOnly after the guardian checks the consent checkbox and confirms will they receive alert and all-clear messages. They can opt out at any time by replying STOP.
📱 In-App Consent Mechanism
The opt-in process originates from the DayTap iOS app. Below is the "Add Guardian" screen where the user adds their emergency contact, enters a phone number, and enables SMS notifications.
DayTap iOS App
Add Guardian
Name (e.g. Mom, Brother)
Email
Phone number (US/Canada)
Notify via
Email
SMS
Telegram
A verification SMS will be sent to your guardian. They must tap the verification link and provide explicit consent before any alert messages are delivered. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help.
Phone number collected in-app
The enrollee enters the guardian's US/Canadian phone number (+1) on the Add Guardian screen. This is the point where the phone number is captured for SMS delivery.
SMS channel is opt-in
SMS is toggled individually alongside other channels (email, Telegram). The enrollee must explicitly enable SMS — it is not on by default.
Double opt-in required
After the enrollee saves, the guardian receives a single verification SMS with a confirmation link. On the verification web page, the guardian must check a consent checkbox (unchecked by default) and confirm before any alert messages are sent.
✅ Guardian Verification & SMS Consent
When the guardian taps the verification link from their SMS, they land on this page. They must actively check the consent checkbox (unchecked by default) before their phone number is confirmed for alerts.
Guardian's Phone (Web Browser)
Verify Your Number
John Smith added you as an emergency contact on DayTap.
I agree to receive SMS text messages from DayTap, including verification messages, missed check-in alerts, and all-clear notifications. Message frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase.
Explicit consent required
The checkbox is unchecked by default. The guardian must actively check it before the Confirm button will work. No alerts are sent without this step.
Full disclosure at consent point
The consent language includes: program name (DayTap), all message types, "message frequency varies," "Msg & data rates may apply," STOP to cancel, HELP for help, and "consent is not a condition of purchase."
Privacy & Terms linked
Links to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service are displayed directly below the consent checkbox, before the Confirm button.
💬 All Message Templates
These are the only messages sent by the DayTap SMS program. There are no other message types. Every message includes opt-out instructions.
🔗 Verification Message (one-time)
[DayTap] John Smith wants to add you as an emergency contact. Tap to accept: https://api.day-tap.com/v1/guardians/verify-phone?token=abc123 If unexpected, ignore this. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out.
⚠️ Missed Check-In Alert
[DayTap Alert] John Smith hasn't checked in for 48 hours. Last check-in: Mon, 24 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT. You're receiving this because they listed you as a contact. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out.
✅ All-Clear Confirmation
[DayTap] John Smith has checked in and confirmed they are okay. No action needed. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out.
🚫 Opt-Out & Help
Recipients can opt out of DayTap SMS alerts at any time. All messages include opt-out instructions.
STOP: Reply STOP to any DayTap message to immediately unsubscribe from all SMS alerts. You will receive a confirmation: "You have been unsubscribed from DayTap SMS alerts. No more messages will be sent. Reply START to re-subscribe."
HELP: Reply HELP to any message to receive support information: "DayTap Guardian SMS Alerts. For help, visit daytap.app/sms or email [email protected]. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel."
Additional keywords: STOPALL, UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, END, QUIT all work as opt-out. START, YES, UNSTOP all work to re-subscribe.
Email fallback: Opting out of SMS does not disable email alerts. Guardians continue to receive email notifications unless they separately unsubscribe.
🔒 Compliance Summary
Consent TypeDouble opt-in — guardian must verify via SMS link before alerts are sent
Message FrequencyUp to 5 alerts per 7-day window per enrollee, plus all-clear messages
Opt-Out MethodReply STOP to any message
Help KeywordReply HELP for support contact and program info
Rate DisclosureMessage & data rates may apply
Carrier LiabilityCarriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages
AvailabilityUS and Canadian phone numbers only (+1)
Data UsePhone numbers used solely for DayTap safety notifications. Never shared or sold.
📄 Privacy & Terms
Phone numbers collected for SMS alerts are used solely for delivering DayTap safety notifications. We do not share or sell phone numbers. All user data is encrypted at rest.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.