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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 1, 2024

Introduction

Igatha is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how the app functions and the measures we take to ensure your information remains secure.

How Igatha Works

1. Sensor Data

  • Accelerometer Readings: Used locally for detecting sudden movements to identify potential emergencies.
  • Gyroscope Data: Utilized locally to determine device orientation, aiding in emergency detection.
  • Barometer Readings: Monitors pressure changes locally to assist in disaster detection.
  • Data Handling: All sensor data is processed locally on your device and immediately discarded. No data is transmitted off your device.

2. Bluetooth

  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Signals: Used locally for broadcasting SOS beacons and scanning for nearby signals.
  • Signal Strength: Assessed locally to estimate the distance of detected signals.
  • Temporary Device Identifiers: Uses the first 8 characters of UUIDs for temporary identification purposes.
  • Data Handling: No persistent storage of detected devices. All Bluetooth interactions are handled locally without data retention or transmission.

3. Location Services

  • Background Location Permission: Required to enable sensor monitoring for automated disaster detection on iOS.
  • Bluetooth Scanning Permission: Required to enable bluetooth scanning for nearby devices on Android 11 and lower.
  • Data Handling: We do not transmit or store GPS coordinates or perform location tracking. Location permissions are solely used to facilitate sensor-based emergency detection locally on your device.

4. Foreground Services

  • Background Permission: Required to enable sensor monitoring for automated disaster detection and signaling SOS in the background on Android.

Data Privacy

  • Local Processing: All data processing occurs on your device. No data is transmitted over the internet.
  • No Data Collection: Data is not transmitted off your device or persisted between app sessions. Once processed, it is immediately discarded.
  • No Third-Party Integration: Igatha does not use any analytics tools, tracking mechanisms, or third-party SDKs.
  • No Cloud Services: There is no cloud integration or external servers involved.

Permissions Used

  • Bluetooth: Enables local SOS beacon transmission and detection.
  • Location: Required for background sensor operations to facilitate automated emergency detection on iOS. Required for bluetooth scanning on Android 11 and lower.
  • Motion/Sensors: Access to device motion and sensors for local disaster detection.
  • Foreground Services: Required to enable sensor monitoring for automated disaster detection and signaling SOS in the background on Android.

Open Source Commitment

Igatha is open-sourced under the GNU General Public License v3.0. You can review, modify, and contribute to the source code at github.com/nizarmah/igatha.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].