**Privacy Policy for ROS2Sense**

**Last Updated:** 21 March 2025

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### **1. Introduction**
Welcome to ROS2Sense ("we," "our," or "us"). This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application ROS2Sense (the "App").

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### **2. Information We Collect**

#### **2.1 Sensor Data**
Our app collects data from various device sensors, including:
- Accelerometer
- Gyroscope
- Magnetometer
- GPS/Location
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Pressure Sensor (few mobile, e.g., Samsung S4)
- Temperature Sensor (few mobile, e.g., Samsung S4)
- Humidity Sensor (few mobile, e.g., Samsung S4)
- Camera Front & Back
- Flash
- Microphone
- Speaker
- Fingerprint/Face ID

#### **2.2 How We Use Sensor Data**
- All sensor data is processed locally on your device.
- Data is used for ROS2 (Robot Operating System 2) communication.
- No sensor data is stored permanently on your device.
- No sensor data is transmitted to external servers except when explicitly sharing with ROS2 nodes.
- **Camera** access transmits raw image data to ROS2 nodes exclusively through user-triggered ROS actions/services. No on-device processing or storage occurs.
- **GPS** location data is streamed to ROS2 nodes only when activated by user-defined ROS commands. Location information is not processed or retained locally.
- **Fingerprint/Face ID** biometric verification is executed through ROS2-authenticated actions initiated by user triggers. Biometric data is never stored or transfered.

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### **3. Data Storage and Transmission**

#### **3.1 Local Storage**
- The app stores minimal configuration data locally.
- No sensitive personal information is stored.
- All sensor readings are temporary and cleared when the app is closed.

#### **3.2 Data Transmission**
- Data is only transmitted to ROS2 nodes on your local network.
- No data is sent to our servers.
- All network communication is confined to your local network.
- We do not collect or transmit any personal information.

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### **4. Permissions**
The app requires the following permissions:
- **Camera:** Temporary access to transmit raw image data exclusively through user-initiated ROS2 topics. No images are stored or processed locally.
- **Location:** GPS data streaming limited to active ROS2 sessions using user-activated ROS2 commands. Location information is never persisted on the device.
- **Fingerprint/Face ID:** Biometric authentication for ROS2-secured operations initiated through explicit user interaction. Biometric templates never leave the device and are not transmitted.
- **Network:** Local network access restricted to ROS2 node communication within user-configured private networks.
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### **5. Children's Privacy**
Our app does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

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### **6. Changes to This Privacy Policy**
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page.

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### **7. Your Rights**
You have the right to:
- Access your data.
- Delete your data.
- Restrict processing.
- Data portability.

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### **8. Contact Us**
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
reachus@botforge.in

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### **9. Consent**
By using our app, you consent to our privacy policy.

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### **10. Third-Party Services**
Our app does not use any third-party services that collect user data.

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### **11. Security**
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- All local data is stored securely.
- Network communications are confined to local networks.
- No cloud storage or external servers are used.

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### **12. Data Retention**
- We do not retain any sensor data.
- Configuration settings are retained until app uninstallation.
- You can clear all local data by uninstalling the app.

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### **13. Compliance**
This privacy policy complies with:
- Google Play Store requirements.
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act).

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### **14. Disclaimer**
While we take precautions to protect your data, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

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### **15. Updates and Notifications**
We may update this privacy policy periodically. The latest version will always be available in the app and on the Google Play Store listing.