KindCode Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 07/23/2025
Last Updated: 07/23/2025

Introduction

KindCode ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile applications (our "Apps"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access our Apps.

Alerta! - Privacy-First Safety Reporting

Privacy Philosophy: Alerta is designed with privacy as the core principle. We collect minimal data only for essential safety features.

What Alerta Does NOT Collect

• No personal information or user accounts
• No names, emails, or contact information
• No device tracking or advertising IDs
• No usage analytics or behavior tracking
• No location history or movement patterns
• No social media integration
• No permanent data storage of your content

What Alerta Does Collect (For Safety Only)

• Anonymous location data: Approximate location for safety reports (no GPS tracking)
• Report content: Text and photos you choose to share for community safety
• Temporary data: Reports automatically expire and are deleted within 8 hours

🛡️ Content Moderation and Safety

Automated Content Screening: To ensure a safe environment for all users, photos uploaded to Alerta are automatically screened using Microsoft Azure AI Content Safety services.

How Content Moderation Works:

• When you upload a photo, it is sent to Microsoft Azure AI for automated analysis
• The analysis happens in real-time before your photo is saved to our servers
• Microsoft analyzes the content but does not store your photos for training purposes
• Photos that violate community standards are automatically rejected
• Approved photos are processed with complete metadata removal

Data Sharing for Safety:

• Third Party: Microsoft Corporation (Azure AI Content Safety)
• Purpose: Automated content moderation and safety screening
• Data Shared: Photo content only (no personal information)
• Retention: Microsoft does not retain photos after analysis
• Legal Basis: Legitimate interests in maintaining platform safety

Photo Processing and Privacy Protection

• Complete metadata removal: All EXIF data, GPS coordinates, camera information, and timestamps are permanently stripped
• Anonymous storage: Photos cannot be traced back to you
• Size optimization: Photos are compressed and standardized for efficiency
• Content safety: All photos are screened for inappropriate content before being saved
• Automatic deletion: All photos are permanently deleted within 8 hours

Location Privacy

• Approximate only: Location is "fuzzy" - not your exact position
• No tracking: We don't track your movements or location history
• Anonymous zones: Location data is converted to anonymous grid zones
• No profile building: Cannot be used to identify patterns or habits

Your Rights and Control

• You control what content you share
• You can contact us if you believe a photo was incorrectly rejected
• All data expires automatically - no permanent storage
• No user accounts mean no data profiles
• Complete anonymity by design

Third-Party Services

Microsoft Azure AI Content Safety: Used solely for automated content moderation. For more information about Microsoft's data handling practices, see Microsoft Privacy Statement.

Why We Built It This Way

At KindCode, we believe safety reporting should be truly anonymous. Alerta operates with minimal data collection, automatic deletion, and complete privacy protection. This isn't just a privacy feature—it's our core design philosophy for community safety apps.

General KindCode Apps Privacy Policy

The following applies to our other applications that may collect data to provide enhanced features and services.

Information We May Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Register for an account
• Use certain features of our Apps
• Contact us for support
• Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include:

• Name and contact information
• Email address
• User account credentials
• Profile information
• Communication preferences

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Apps (excluding Alerta), we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• Device information (model, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• App usage data and analytics
• Log data and crash reports
• Performance metrics

Third-Party Information

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:

• Analytics providers
• Business partners

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our App services
• Process transactions and send related communications
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Send you technical notices, updates, and administrative messages
• Provide customer support and troubleshooting
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
• Personalize your experience and provide content recommendations
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Cloud hosting providers
• Analytics services
• Customer support platforms
• Content moderation services (Microsoft Azure AI Content Safety for Alerta)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Legal process or government requests
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Investigation of potential violations of our terms of service
• Prevention of fraud or illegal activities

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Employee training on data protection practices
• Complete metadata stripping from photos (Alerta)
• Automatic data expiration and deletion (Alerta)

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Alerta specific: All safety reports and photos are automatically deleted within 8 hours of creation.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion of your personal information
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Objection to processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Account Information

You may update, correct, or delete your account information at any time by logging into your account settings or contacting us directly.

Communications

You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications or by contacting us.

Children's Privacy

Our Apps are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our Apps may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Analytics and Advertising

Some of our Apps (excluding Alerta) may use third-party analytics services to help us understand how users interact with our Apps. These services may collect information about your use of our Apps and other websites and apps.

Note: Alerta does not use any analytics or advertising services.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Apps after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

KindCode
Email: kindcodedevelopment@gmail.com

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Arkansas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on July 23, 2025.