Privacy Policy for BE VISION CVI

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Camera and Image Data

Our app accesses your device's camera to capture images for visual recognition and processing. The captured images are:

• Processed locally on your device using machine learning models
• Not transmitted to external servers
• Not stored permanently unless you explicitly save them
• Used solely for the app's core functionality of visual recognition

1.2 Audio Data

Our app may access your device's microphone for speech-to-text functionality. Audio data is:

• Processed locally on your device
• Used only for converting speech to text
• Not recorded or stored permanently
• Not transmitted to third parties

1.3 Device Information

We may collect limited device information including:

• Device model and operating system version
• App version and performance data
• Crash reports for improving app stability

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Core Functionality: To provide visual recognition and text-to-speech features
• App Improvement: To enhance user experience and fix technical issues
• Performance Optimization: To ensure the app runs smoothly on your device

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

All image processing and recognition occurs locally on your device. We do not upload your photos or audio to external servers.

3.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• Data encryption during processing
• Secure local storage practices
• Regular security updates

4. Permissions Required

Our app requests the following permissions:

• Camera: To capture images for visual recognition
• Microphone: For speech-to-text functionality
• Storage: To save user preferences and temporarily store processed data
• Vibration: To provide haptic feedback

5. Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party components:

• TensorFlow Lite: For local machine learning processing (no data transmitted)
• Google ML Kit: For text recognition (processed locally)
• Flutter Framework: For app development (Google's open-source framework)

These services operate locally on your device and do not transmit your personal data to external servers.

6. Children's Privacy

Our app is designed to be suitable for users of all ages, including children under 13. We are committed to protecting children's privacy:

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• All data processing occurs locally on the device
• No data is transmitted to external servers
• Parents can control app permissions through device settings

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. We may disclose information only in the following circumstances:

• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• With your explicit consent

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: You can access any data stored by the app
• Deletion: You can delete the app and all associated data at any time
• Control: You can manage permissions through your device settings
• Opt-out: You can choose not to use features that require specific permissions

9. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for the app's functionality:

• Temporary image data is deleted immediately after processing
• User preferences are stored until you uninstall the app
• No long-term storage of personal data occurs

10. International Data Transfers

Since all data processing occurs locally on your device, no international data transfers take place.

11. 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
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Providing notice through app updates when significant changes are made

12. Contact Information

13. Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

• Google Play Store policies
• Apple App Store guidelines
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable