Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Privacy

This app is designed with privacy as a core principle. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information from your device. All features operate entirely on your device, with no data sent to external servers.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect ZERO information. This app does not:

• Collect personal information
• Collect face data, facial geometry, or images
• Track usage analytics
• Send crash reports
• Connect to external servers
• Use cookies or tracking technologies
• Collect advertising identifiers
• Access your location
• Store or transmit camera or microphone data

2. HOW THE APP WORKS

Camera Access (Eye Tracking & Facial Landmarks)

• Purpose: The app uses your device's front camera and MediaPipe technology to detect facial landmarks and track eye movements. This allows users with limited mobility to control an on-screen pointer and interact with the app hands-free.
• Processing: All face, facial landmark, and eye tracking processing happens strictly locally on your device in real-time using computer vision technology.
• Storage: No camera images, video, face data, facial geometry, or eye tracking data is ever stored, saved, or transmitted.
• Your Control: You can revoke camera permission at any time in your device settings.

Microphone Access (Speech Features)

• Purpose: The app may request microphone access for speech-based features.
• Processing: All voice processing happens locally on your device.
• Storage: No audio recordings are stored or transmitted.
• Your Control: You can revoke microphone permission at any time in your device settings.

Local Data Storage

• The app stores user preferences, custom phrases, and calibration settings locally on your device.
• This data never leaves your device.
• You can delete this data by uninstalling the app or clearing app data in your device settings.

3. DATA SHARING

We share NO data with anyone. Because we don't collect any data, there is nothing to share with:

• Third-party services
• Advertisers
• Analytics companies
• Other users
• Anyone else

4. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY (COPPA & FERPA COMPLIANCE)

This app is safe for children and students of all ages:

• No data collection: We don't collect personal information from anyone, including children under 13.
• Educational use: This app is designed for use in educational settings and complies with FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).
• Parental control: Parents and educators have full control over the app through device-level permissions.
• No third parties: Children's data is never shared because no data is collected.

5. INTERNATIONAL USERS (GDPR COMPLIANCE)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and Switzerland:

• Data protection by design: This app is built with privacy as the foundation.
• Your rights: Because we don't collect data, there is no data to access, correct, delete, or transfer.
• No consent needed: We don't need your consent to collect data because we don't collect any.
• Legal basis: Not applicable - no processing of personal data occurs.

6. U.S. STATE PRIVACY RIGHTS

For residents of California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and other states with privacy laws:

• Right to know: We collect no personal information.
• Right to delete: Not applicable - no data is collected.
• Right to opt-out of sale: Not applicable - we don't sell data.
• Non-discrimination: Not applicable - no data practices to opt out of.

7. ACCESSIBILITY & ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

This app is designed as an assistive communication tool:

• All features work offline
• No account or login required
• Privacy-preserving by design for users with disabilities
• Safe for use in schools, therapy settings, and homes

8. DATA SECURITY

Since no data is collected or transmitted:

• There is no risk of data breaches
• No passwords or accounts to protect
• All processing stays on your device
• Your privacy is protected by design

9. PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED

The app requests only essential permissions:

You can review and change permissions in your device's Settings > Apps > Switch2Go > Permissions.

10. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

This app uses no third-party services, including:

• No analytics platforms
• No crash reporting
• No advertising networks
• No cloud services
• No AI/ML services requiring data transmission

11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

If we ever change our privacy practices (such as adding optional cloud features), we will:

• Update this policy with a new "Last Updated" date
• Notify users within the app
• Obtain consent before collecting any data
• Maintain opt-in requirements for any data collection features

12. OPEN SOURCE & TRANSPARENCY

This app is based on open-source code, modified for enhanced privacy. You can review how the app works by examining the source code or consulting with technical experts.

13. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions about this privacy policy or the app's privacy practices:

• Name: Addison Graham
• Email: grahamthetvi@icloud.com
• Location: Illinois

14. YOUR CONSENT

By using this app, you acknowledge that:

• You have read this privacy policy
• You understand that no personal data is collected
• You grant permission for camera/microphone access only for local, on-device processing
• You can revoke these permissions at any time