Effective Date: The 1st of October 2024
At IceFlight, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your data when you use our mobile app for contributing to research into Antarctic seabirds. By using IceFlight, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
When you use IceFlight, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: We ask for your name, which is stored locally on your device in localStorage for the purposes of personalizing your experience. This information is not shared with us or anyone else.
- Images and Geolocation: If you choose to upload an image of a seabird, this information is transmitted to our AI model deployment partners for analysis. Please note that the images are anonymized, and we cannot trace them back to you personally.
- Data Storage: The images and associated metadata (including geolocation, if provided and you explicitly consent to sharing geolocation data) are stored in a dataset for research purposes. However, there is no link between your identity (name or device) and the data, and as such, we do not maintain any records identifying who uploaded specific photos.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Research: To contribute to research into Antarctic seabirds, including the analysis of images for scientific purposes.
- AI Model Training: The images and geolocation data (if provided) are used to improve our AI models for seabird identification and other related research tasks.
- Personalization: Your name is used to personalize the app experience on your device.
3. Data Sharing
We do not share your personal information with third parties. The only data shared with external parties is anonymized (i.e., without any identifiable information) and consists of images and associated metadata for research and AI model training purposes.
4. Data Retention
We retain images and metadata submitted for research and model improvement. However, since we cannot trace any data back to you, we cannot delete or modify specific photos or data upon request. Your name is stored only on your device in localStorage and is not transmitted or retained by our servers.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Access: You can view the data you provide (such as your name) directly on your device in the app’s settings.
Deletion: Since your name is stored locally on your device, you may delete it by clearing the app's localStorage or uninstalling the app. However, we cannot delete specific images or data from the research dataset, as it is anonymized and cannot be traced back to you.
7. Children's Privacy
IceFlight is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that we have collected data from a child, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the app and on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at linux479@duck.com.