vAlert

1. Information We Collect

The vAlert application may access certain device features to provide its functionality.

These include:

• Camera access — Used only when the user activates features that require capturing images or video within the app.
• Device information — Basic device information may be collected automatically by system services such as Firebase for authentication, crash reporting, or security purposes.

The application does not intentionally collect personally identifiable information unless required for authentication or functionality provided by the user.

2. How We Use the Information

The information accessed by the app is used only to:

• Enable camera-based features inside the application
• Authenticate users through Firebase Authentication
• Maintain app functionality and security
• Improve reliability and performance

3. Data Storage and Security

vAlert uses secure backend services such as:

• Firebase
• Firebase Storage

These services follow industry-standard security practices to protect user data.

4. Data Sharing

vAlert does not sell, trade, or share personal user information with third parties except when required to operate core services such as authentication or cloud storage.

5. Permissions

The application may request the following permissions:

Camera

• Used only for app functionality that requires capturing images or video.
• The camera is not accessed in the background without user interaction.

6. Third-Party Services

The app may use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you.

Examples include:

• Firebase

These services operate under their own privacy policies.

7. Children’s Privacy

The application is not directed toward children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

9. Account and Data Deletion

Users can permanently delete their vAlert account and associated data directly from within the application.

To delete your account:

• Open the vAlert application
• Go to Settings
• Select Delete Account
• Confirm the deletion request

Deleting an account permanently removes associated user data from our systems, except where retention is required for legal, security, or fraud-prevention purposes.