Privacy Policy

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide Safety Features: Enable location sharing, emergency alerts, safe routes, and check-in timers
• Send Alerts: Notify your emergency contacts when you trigger an SOS or miss a check-in
• Improve the App: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and fix issues
• Communicate: Send important updates about the App and your account
• Ensure Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats

Location Data

Location data is central to AuraSafe's functionality. Here's how we handle it:

• Real-time Sharing: When active, your location is shared only with contacts you've explicitly chosen
• End-to-End Encryption: Location data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Retention: We retain location history for 30 days to support safety features, then automatically delete it
• Your Control: You can pause or stop location sharing at any time through the App

Information Sharing

We share your information only in these circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you share your location with trusted contacts or send emergency alerts
• Service Providers: With vendors who help us operate the App (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
• Emergency Situations: With emergency services if we believe there's an imminent threat to life

We never sell your personal data to third parties.

Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data:

• End-to-end encryption for location data and messages
• Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• Strict access controls for our team members
• Encrypted database storage

While we take security seriously, no system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password and keep your device secure.

Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your account information
• Deletion: Delete your account and associated data
• Location Controls: Enable or disable location sharing at any time
• Notification Preferences: Manage how we communicate with you
• Data Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@aurasafe.org.

Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

• Account Data: Until you delete your account
• Location History: 30 days, then automatically deleted
• Emergency Alert Logs: 90 days for safety verification purposes
• Usage Analytics: Aggregated and anonymized after 12 months

When you delete your account, we remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

Children's Privacy

AuraSafe is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

For users between 13-17, we recommend parental guidance and consent before using safety features.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
• Data processing agreements with all service providers
• Compliance with applicable data protection laws

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through the App or via email. Your continued use of AuraSafe after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@aurasafe.org
General: hello@aurasafe.org