Privacy Policy for SiteWalk

Effective Date: June 1, 2025

Welcome to SiteWalk, the smart field notes and reporting app built for construction, engineering, and field-based professionals. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you provide while using our application.

This Privacy Policy explains how SiteWalk ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use the SiteWalk mobile application ("App").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information:

Email address (used for Firebase Authentication)
Name (optional, used for report labeling or personalization)

1.2 Media and Input Data:

Photos and videos taken within the app
Audio recordings and transcriptions (using speech-to-text)
Location data (only when using location tagging features)
Timestamps and metadata related to your reports and media

1.3 Device Information:

Device type, operating system, and general usage data for analytics and support

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Authenticate users via Firebase Authentication
Generate smart daily reports with photos, video, and transcribed voice notes
Geotag and timestamp entries for organizational and reporting purposes
Provide customer support and troubleshoot issues
Improve app performance and user experience

3. Data Storage and Security

All data (including media, audio, and user account details) is stored securely using Google Firebase services.

Media and report data are stored in Firebase Storage.
User authentication and app data are handled via Firebase Authentication and Firestore Database.

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest.

4. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except:

When required by law or legal process
To trusted service providers (e.g., Firebase by Google) strictly for providing functionality of the App

5. Permissions Used

The SiteWalk app requests the following device permissions:

Camera Access – to take photos and videos
Microphone Access – to record voice notes
Speech Recognition – to transcribe voice into text
Location Access – to geotag captures
Photo Library Access – to save and retrieve media

These permissions are only used to support app functionality and user-requested actions.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting support or using the app's "Delete Account" feature (if applicable).

7. Children's Privacy

SiteWalk is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. International Users

If you are accessing SiteWalk from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. where our servers are located.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top. We recommend reviewing this page periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to request data deletion or access:

Email: sitewalkai@gmail.com
Website: SiteWalk Support

Thank you for trusting SiteWalk.

This privacy policy was last updated on June 1, 2025.