Heylhi: Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Heylhi ("we," "us," "our") operates the Heylhi app, a citizen science platform for environmental monitoring in the Maldives. This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our app. 

2. Information Collection

2.1. Personal Information 

We may collect the following personal information from you:

• Name 

• Email address 

• User hierarchy level (e.g., SuperAdmin, Admin, AtollAdmin, IslandAdmin, AdvancedUser, User) 

2.2. Environmental Data 

We collect data related to environmental monitoring, including: 

• Coastal updates (physical and virtual markers, freeroam data) 

• Flooding data 

• Tree planting data and updates on existing entries 

• Tree loss data 

• Drone imagery with metadata 

2.3. Location Data 

We automatically collect location data, including: 

• Island and atoll detection 

• GPS coordinates 

2.4. Usage Data 

We collect information on how you interact with the app, including: 

• App usage statistics 

• Interaction with features 

3. Use of Information 

We use the information we collect to: 

• Monitor and analyze environmental changes 

• Verify and validate user-submitted data 

• Improve app functionality and user experience 

• Implement gamification features and reward systems 

4. Data Sharing 

We may share your data with: 

• Administrators for verification purposes 

• Researchers and partners for environmental studies (with anonymization where possible) 

• Third-party service providers (e.g., Firebase) to support app functionality 

• Government and NGOs, with all data anonymized 

5. Data Security 

We implement various security measures to protect your data, including: 

• Encryption 

• Secure storage 

• Access controls 

We use third-party services like Firebase for secure data management. These services comply with relevant data protection standards. 

6. User Rights 

You have the following rights regarding your data: 

• Access and Correction: You can access and correct your personal information. 

• Data Deletion: You can request the deletion of your data. 

• Consent Withdrawal: You can withdraw your consent for data collection and processing at any time. 

7. Data Retention 

We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, considering factors like user activity and regulatory requirements. 

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies 

We use cookies and similar technologies to track user behavior. You can manage cookie settings through your device or browser. 

9. Children's Privacy 

We do not knowingly collect data from users under the age of 14. Users below the age of 14 are not allowed to upload profile pictures. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will take steps to delete it. 

10. International Data Transfers 

If we transfer your data across borders, we ensure compliance with relevant data protection laws. We implement safeguards to protect your data during such transfers. 

11. Changes to the Privacy Policy 

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page. The new policy will take effect on the date specified. 

12. Contact Information 

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at info@sigsmaldives.org with the subject "Privacy Inquiry."