Privacy Policy for VizionBot

Last Updated: October 19, 2025

Introduction

VizionBot ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use the VizionBot mobile application (the "App").

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

• Email Address: Used for account creation and authentication
• Name: Used to personalize your experience
• Phone Number (optional): For emergency contact features

2. Location Data

• Real-time Location: We collect your GPS location to provide navigation services
• Location History: Temporary storage of routes for navigation purposes
• Saved Places: Home, work, and favorite locations you choose to save

3. Device Information

• Bluetooth Connection Data: Used to connect with VizionBot smart cane device
• Device Identifiers: For app functionality and crash reporting

4. Audio Data

• Voice Commands: Processed locally on your device for voice control features
• Microphone Access: Only active when you initiate voice commands
• No Recording: We do NOT record or store your voice data

How We Use Your Information

Navigation Services

• Provide turn-by-turn directions
• Calculate optimal routes
• Estimate travel times
• Detect obstacles and hazards

Personalization

• Save your favorite places
• Remember your home and work locations
• Customize app settings and preferences

Communication

• You can share your location with the caregivers
• Provide weather updates for your location
• Send important app updates and notifications

App Improvement

• Analyze app usage patterns (anonymized)
• Fix bugs and crashes
• Improve navigation accuracy

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We DO NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your location data with advertisers
• Use your data for advertising purposes
• Share your voice recordings (we don't record them)

We DO share data with:

• Mapping Services: Google Maps API for navigation and directions
• Weather Services: To provide weather updates for your location

Data Storage and Security

Security Measures

• All data transmitted is encrypted using HTTPS
• Passwords are securely hashed and never stored in plain text
• Location data is temporarily cached and deleted after navigation ends
• Authentication tokens are securely stored on your device

Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Favorite Places: Retained until you delete them
• Navigation Routes: Deleted immediately after navigation ends

Your Rights and Choices

You Can:

• Access your personal data at any time
• Update or correct your information
• Delete your account and all associated data
• Opt-out of location services (app functionality will be limited)
• Revoke permissions (Bluetooth, Microphone, Location) in device settings

How to Exercise Your Rights:

1. Update Information: Go to Profile > Edit Profile
2. Delete Favorite Places: Go to Favorite Places > Select place > Delete
3. Revoke Permissions: Device Settings > Apps > VizionBot > Permissions

Permissions Explained

Location Permission (Required)

• Why: Core navigation functionality
• When Used: Only when you use navigation features
• Background Access: Only during active navigation

Microphone Permission (Required)

• Why: Voice command functionality for accessibility
• When Used: Only when you activate voice commands
• Recording: Voice is processed locally, not recorded or stored

Bluetooth Permission (Required)

• Why: Connect to VizionBot smart cane device
• When Used: When pairing or communicating with your cane
• Data Shared: Only obstacle detection and navigation signals

Internet Permission (Required)

• Why: Fetch maps, directions, and weather data
• When Used: Throughout app usage
• Data Transmitted: Encrypted location queries and navigation requests

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification for significant changes

Data Protection Rights (GDPR Compliance)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Right to Object: Object to our processing of your data

California Privacy Rights (CCPA Compliance)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

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Consent

By using VizionBot, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

VizionBot Team
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