Privacy Policy for SecureCam
Last Updated: January 12, 2025
Important: This privacy policy explains how SecureCam ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Camera and Audio Data
- Camera Access: We access your device's camera to capture video streams and record footage
- Audio Recording: We may access your device's microphone for audio recording capabilities
- Video Files: We create and store video recordings locally on your device
1.2 Network Information
- IP Addresses: We collect your device's local IP address for network discovery and streaming
- Network State: We access network connectivity information to enable device discovery
- Device Discovery: We scan your local network to discover other SecureCam devices
1.3 Storage Access
- Local Storage: We access your device's storage to save and retrieve video recordings
- App Data: We store app preferences and settings locally on your device
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Core Functionality
- Enable camera streaming between devices on your local network
- Record video footage locally on your device
- Discover and connect to other SecureCam devices on the same network
- Provide real-time video streaming capabilities
2.2 Data Processing
- Process video frames for streaming and recording
- Compress video data for efficient network transmission
- Manage local storage of recorded videos
3. Data Storage and Security
3.1 Local Storage Only
- No Cloud Storage: All video recordings and data are stored locally on your device
- No Server Upload: We do not upload any of your data to external servers
- Local Network Only: Video streaming occurs only within your local network
3.2 Data Security
- Video data is processed and stored locally on your device
- Network communication is limited to your local network only
- No data is transmitted to external servers or third parties
4. Permissions We Request
4.1 Required Permissions
- Camera Permission: Required to access your device's camera for video capture
- Microphone Permission: Required for audio recording capabilities
- Storage Permission: Required to save and access video recordings
- Network Permission: Required for local network device discovery and streaming
5. Third-Party Services
SecureCam uses the following third-party libraries and services:
- FFmpeg: For video processing and encoding (local processing only)
- Camera Plugin: For camera access and control
- Network Info Plus: For network connectivity information
- Path Provider: For local file system access
These services operate locally on your device and do not transmit data to external servers.
6. Data Sharing
We do not share your personal data with any third parties. All data remains on your device and local network. We do not:
- Upload your videos to any cloud service
- Share your data with advertisers or marketing companies
- Transmit your data to external servers
- Collect analytics or usage data
7. Your Rights and Choices
7.1 Data Control
- You can delete recorded videos directly from the app
- You can revoke camera and microphone permissions through your device settings
- You can uninstall the app to remove all local data
7.2 Privacy Settings
- You can control which devices can discover your camera
- You can start and stop streaming at any time
- You can choose not to record videos if desired
8. Children's Privacy
SecureCam is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Information
11. Compliance
This privacy policy is designed to comply with:
- Google Play Store requirements
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requirements
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
This privacy policy is effective as of January 12, 2025, and applies to all users of the SecureCam mobile application.