Privacy Policy - Viastra

1. Information We Collect

When you use Viastra, we may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and emergency contact details provided during registration or profile setup.
Location Data: Real-time geographic location when you trigger an emergency alert or use the live map features.
Device Information: Information about your device, browser type, and operating system.

2. Mobile App Permissions (iOS & Android)

When you install the Viastra mobile application, we may request certain permissions to provide core features:

Location Services: Essential for sharing your precise location with emergency contacts and displaying nearby safety incidents on the map. You can disable this in your device settings, but it will limit emergency functionality.
Camera & Photo Library: Required if you choose to scan QR codes or upload profile photos.
Push Notifications: Used to alert you of nearby safety incidents or emergency broadcasts.

3. How We Use Your Information

The data we collect is strictly used to provide, maintain, and improve our public safety and emergency services. Specifically:

To send emergency alerts to your designated contacts.
To display location-based safety incidents on the live map.
To authenticate your identity securely.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

With your designated emergency contacts when you activate an alert.
With law enforcement or emergency responders if legally required or if there is an immediate threat to life.
With third-party service providers (like Firebase) solely for hosting and authenticating the platform.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

6. Your Rights