Privacy Policy for Prevent Marine Pollution

Effective Date: 25-07-2025

Thank you for using Prevent, a mobile application designed to collect and report pollution data through photos, location, and user input. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle it.

1. Information We Collect

• Photos: We collect photos you take using the app to identify pollution-related content.
• Location Data: We collect precise GPS coordinates to associate photos with environmental issues.
• Voice Input: Voice input is processed on-device via speech recognition and is not stored or transmitted.
• Text Input: Any manually entered notes are collected as part of your submission.
• Device Information: A unique device identifier is collected to manage submissions.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the data to:

• Generate pollution reports.
• Analyze pollution trends by location and category.
• Improve app functionality and accuracy.

3. How We Share Your Data

• We do not sell or rent your data.
• Data is shared only with authorized parties for processing and analysis.
• Anonymized data may be used for research or environmental reporting.

4. Data Storage and Security

• Data is securely transmitted and stored using HTTPS.
• Access is restricted to authorized personnel.
• We implement standard security practices to protect your data.

5. Children’s Privacy

This app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

6. Your Rights

You may:

• Request data deletion by contacting us.
• Decline permissions (e.g., location, microphone), though some features may be limited.

7. Permissions Used

• Camera: To capture photos.
• Microphone: For voice recognition input.
• Location: To geotag pollution data.
• Device Info: To uniquely identify a user session.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party libraries (e.g., Capacitor plugins) which may collect limited data under their own privacy terms.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Updates will be posted here with a new effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at:

Email:homepap@dat.demokritos.gr
Website: https://prevent.interreg-ipa-adrion.eu/