Privacy Policy for Safety Animal Map (SAM)

Effective Date: [17.10.2024]

Safety Animal Map (SAM) is committed to protecting user privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data is processed and how it is used when you use the application.

1. Information We Process

The application is designed to operate with minimal data collection. We do not require user accounts and do not collect personal identifiers such as name, email, phone number, or device ID.

• Location Data: When you send an animal observation, the app transmits your current geolocation (GPS coordinates).
• Time Data: Each observation includes a timestamp indicating when it was submitted.
• Usage Data: Basic technical information may be used internally to ensure app stability and performance (e.g., app state, request timing).

2. How We Use Information

• To display animal observations on the map.
• To allow users to share real-time animal sightings.
• To improve route safety awareness based on reported data.
• To ensure proper functioning of geolocation-based features.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or exchange any data.

• Public Map Data: Submitted animal observations (location and time) are visible to other users on the map.
• Service Requirements: Data may be processed by infrastructure providers solely to operate the service.

4. Location Access

The app requires access to your device’s location in order to:

• Submit animal observations.
• Display relevant nearby map data.

Location data is used only at the moment of sending an observation or viewing map data and is not stored as personal tracking history.

5. Data Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect transmitted data. However, no internet-based service can guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

Animal observation data is stored only as long as necessary to provide map functionality and maintain relevance of reported information.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your data, including:

• Access to stored observation data.
• Request removal of specific observations you submitted.

8. Limitations

• Sending observations is rate-limited to prevent spam and abuse.
• Accuracy of location data depends on GPS signal quality.
• All observations are user-generated and may vary in precision.

9. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be reflected within the application or this document.

10. Contact

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

• Email: aleksandergudok@gmail.com