Privacy Policy

Welcome to Hawkeye's Privacy Policy. This Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data, and how you can control your information.

Transparency Commitment: At Hawkeye, transparency and user safety are our top priorities. We believe there should be no surprises about how your data is handled. This policy outlines our data practices and the choices you have.

Control Over Your Information

Control over your information and settings is central to the Hawkeye experience. We offer the following tools and options for managing your data:

• Access and Update: Users can access and update their basic account information, including usernames and age verification.

• Data Deletion: Media files, including screenshots and screen shares, are retained for a maximum of three days for report validation purposes before automatic deletion.

• Location Control: Users can choose whether to share location data. Disabling location data will limit personalized risk assessments but not core functionalities.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of data:

• Username associated with the social media account.

• Location (if granted permission).

• Media files (screenshots and screen shares for evidence reporting).

• Age (for verification purposes to ensure all users are adults).

How We Use Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Report Validation: To ensure reports are accurate and to reduce false reports.

• Risk Assessment: To assess and display potential risk associated with reported users.

• Personalized Reports: To help users understand risks within their community, especially when location data is shared.

Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, or trade user data with third parties. User data remains confidential and is not sold for targeted advertising purposes.

Security Measures

To ensure data security and prevent misuse:

• Encryption: All user data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using Microsoft Azure’s security standards.

• Restricted Access: Only authorized social workers and service team members, bound by confidentiality agreements, can access sensitive data.

• AI Data Restrictions: Microsoft Azure’s AI training settings will be disabled to prevent data use for model improvement.

• Data Retention: Media files are deleted after three days.

• No Targeted Ads: No user data is sold or used for targeted advertising.

AI Usage and Bias Prevention

Hawkeye's AI models are used for report validation and risk assessment. To ensure fairness and minimize bias:

• Human Review: All reports are reviewed by trained social workers before public flagging.

• Data Anonymization: Reviewers never have access to gender, race, or other identifying characteristics.

• AI Training Controls: No user data is used to train external AI models.

• Continuous Monitoring: AI performance will be continuously monitored for bias.

How Long We Keep Your Information

• Media files (screenshots and screen shares) are retained for a maximum of three days before automatic deletion.

• Basic user data (username and age verification) is retained only for as long as the account is active.

User Rights and Control

Users have the following rights regarding their data:

• Access and Modify: Users can access and update their personal data directly.

• Data Deletion: Users can request account deletion, which results in the removal of all associated data.

• Location Control: Location data sharing is optional and can be disabled anytime.

Compliance and Legal Obligations

Hawkeye complies with applicable data protection laws and maintains strict confidentiality standards. We also:

• Provide clear disclaimers that Hawkeye is a tool for risk assessment, not a replacement for law enforcement.

• Require explicit consent during account creation by making users review the terms and privacy policy.

• Continuously review and update security practices in line with evolving privacy regulations.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Users will be notified of significant changes through app notifications or email.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at: Email: support@hawkeyeappus.com Website: hawkeyeappus.com

By using Hawkeye, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.