Privacy
ICO Privacy Policy **Updated 3/1/2024
ICO is an app that uses location information and contact information to relay information required to help a person in a potential emergency. We take your privacy very seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and share user data, the types of data we collect, the third parties with whom we share data, the security measures we take to protect data, and your choices regarding your data. How We Collect, Use, and Share User Data
We collect the following types of data from users:- Location information: We collect your location information in order to provide you with relevant emergency information and to help emergency responders locate you in the event of an emergency.
- Contact information: We collect your contact information in order to notify you of emergencies and to provide you with information about our services.
- User Contact List: We use your contact list on your phone to allow you to select 2 emergency contacts. This infomation is only used to alert your emergency contacts if needed.
- User Image: We have a placeholder for a user profile image but the app does not have the option to upload an image at this time. This image would be shared to your emergency contacts and first responders.
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To provide you with relevant emergency information.
- To help emergency responders locate you in the event of an emergency.
- To notify you of emergencies.
- To provide you with information about our services.
We share your data with the following third parties:
- Emergency responders: We share your data with emergency responders in the event of an emergency.
- Service providers: We share your data with service providers who help us to provide our services.
Types of Data We Collect
We collect the following types of data from users:
- Personal data: This includes your name, contact information, and location information.
- Sensitive data: This includes your location information and contact information.
Third-Party Parties with Whom We Share Data
We share your data with the following third parties:
- Emergency responders: We share your data with emergency responders in the event of an emergency.
- Service providers: We share your data with service providers who help us to provide our services.
Security Measures We Take to Protect Data
We take the following security measures to protect your data:
- We encrypt your data at rest and in transit.
- We use firewalls and intrusion detection systems to protect our servers.
- We regularly audit our security systems and procedures.
Your Choices Regarding Your Data
You have the following choices regarding your data:
- You can opt out of data collection by disabling location services on your device.
- You can request access to your data by contacting us at [email protected]
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. If we make any changes, we will post the updated policy on our website and notify you of the changes. Compliance with Google Play Developer Policies, US, California, and EU Requirements This privacy policy complies with the Google Play Developer Policies, US, California, and EU requirements.
- Google Play Developer Policies: This privacy policy complies with the Google Play Developer Policies, which require developers to be transparent about how they collect, use, and share user data.
- US Privacy Laws: This privacy policy complies with the US privacy laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These laws require developers to give users control over their personal data and to provide transparency about how their data is collected, used, and shared.
We have taken the following steps to ensure compliance with these laws:
- We have implemented a data privacy program that includes policies and procedures for the collection, use, and sharing of user data.
- We have conducted a data privacy impact assessment to identify and mitigate the risks to user privacy.
- We have implemented technical and organizational measures to protect user data, such as encryption and access controls.
- We provide users with control over their personal data, such as the ability to opt out of data collection and to request access to their data.
- We provide users with transparency about how their data is collected, used, and shared through this privacy policy.