HerSafe Policy
Privacy Policy for HerSafe
Last Updated: October 26, 2023
HerSafe respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you use the HerSafe mobile application ("App").
By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
HerSafe is designed with a privacy-first approach. Most user data remains stored locally on the user's device and is not transmitted to our servers.
a) Personal and Health Information
The App may allow you to enter and store information such as:
Name
Age
Pregnancy status
Menstrual cycle information
Personal notes and health-related records
This information is stored only on your device in an encrypted database and is not uploaded to any HerSafe server.
b) Location Information
The App accesses your device's precise location to provide emergency and safety features.
Location data may be used to:
Determine your current position during an SOS event.
Include GPS coordinates in emergency messages sent to your trusted contacts.
Display location information on maps within the App.
Location access may continue in the background when emergency monitoring features are enabled.
c) Audio, Video, and Media Files
If you use HerSafe's safety recording features, the App may access your device's camera and microphone.
Any audio recordings, videos, or media files created through the App are stored locally on your device or in a storage location selected by you. We do not upload or store these files on our servers.
d) Device and Diagnostic Information
Third-party services used by the App may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
Device type and model
Operating system version
Mobile network information
Advertising identifiers
App performance and crash data
This information is collected and processed by the respective third-party service providers according to their own privacy policies.
2. Permissions We Request
To provide core functionality, HerSafe may request the following permissions:
SMS Permission (SEND_SMS)
Used to send emergency SOS messages to your designated emergency contacts when activated by you.
Location Permissions (ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION and ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION)
Used to obtain accurate GPS coordinates for emergency alerts and safety features, including when the App is running in the background.
Camera Permission (CAMERA)
Required for emergency video recording and safety-related media capture features.
Microphone Permission (RECORD_AUDIO)
Required for audio recording during emergency situations.
Foreground Service Permission (FOREGROUND_SERVICE)
Required to support continuous emergency monitoring and hardware-button SOS triggering features while the App remains active.
Permissions are requested only when necessary and can be managed through your device settings.
3. How We Use Information
Information collected through the App is used solely to:
Provide safety and emergency assistance features.
Send SOS alerts and location information to trusted contacts.
Store and manage personal health-related records locally.
Improve application functionality and performance.
Display advertisements through authorized advertising providers.
Support map and location-based services.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information.
Local Encryption
Sensitive personal and health information is stored using encrypted local databases powered by SQLCipher.
No Cloud Storage
HerSafe does not operate servers for storing your personal records, health logs, finance records, recordings, or emergency data.
Because your information is stored locally:
We cannot access your data.
We cannot recover lost data.
Data may be permanently lost if your device is damaged, reset, or the App is uninstalled.
Internet Connectivity
The App uses internet access only when necessary for:
Google AdMob advertisements
Map and location services
Third-party services required for App functionality
5. Third-Party Services
HerSafe may use third-party services that collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
These services may include:
Google Play Services
Google AdMob
Google Maps Services
These providers may collect device identifiers, usage information, and advertising-related data.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers.
6. Data Retention and Deletion
Since your information is primarily stored on your device, you control its retention.
You may delete your information at any time by:
Using the Reset Data option within the App.
Deleting specific records manually.
Uninstalling the App from your device.
Once deleted, the information generally cannot be recovered.
7. Children's Privacy
HerSafe is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe that a child has provided personal information through the App, please contact us so appropriate action can be taken.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
The right to access information stored by the App.
The right to correct inaccurate information.
The right to delete your information.
The right to withdraw permissions granted to the App.
Since data is stored locally on your device, these rights can generally be exercised directly through the App or device settings.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted within the App and reflected by the updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. Continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: info.aberp@gmail.com
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
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