DashCam App - Privacy Policy

1. About This Policy

DashCam is developed by ByteForge to help users turn an Android phone into a simple, reliable dashboard camera.

This Privacy Policy explains what information DashCam collects, how it's used, and how you remain in control of your data.

DashCam is designed with privacy in mind. It does not collect personal information, display ads, or send analytics data to any third party.

2. Information We Collect and Store

DashCam only accesses the data it needs to function properly. All data is stored locally on your device or on a destination you choose.

Type of Data	Purpose	Where It's Stored
Camera & Microphone	To record video and audio while driving.	Saved as MP4 files on your phone or SD card.
Location (GPS)	To record route, speed, and heading.	Stored locally in .srt and .gpx files.
Motion Sensors (Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer)	To detect impacts and provide telemetry logs.	Saved locally in .csv files.
Network Access	Used only for uploads that you configure (SMB/CIFS, Google Drive, or OneDrive).	Sent directly to your selected server; never stored or transmitted elsewhere.

DashCam does NOT:

Send recordings or logs to any ByteForge server.
Include advertising, analytics, or tracking tools.
Collect names, email addresses, or any other personal identifiers.

3. How Your Data Is Used

Your data exists solely to make DashCam work:

Video, audio, and telemetry files are recorded for your own use (evidence, travel history, or personal logs).
Uploads, if enabled, are sent only to the network share or cloud account you configure.
DashCam never views, analyzes, or shares your data with anyone else.

5. Security

All sensitive credentials (such as SMB usernames and passwords) are encrypted and stored securely using the Android Keystore.
DashCam never stores or transmits this information outside your device.
Files are accessible only through your device's file manager or the network share you define.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

All recordings remain on your device until you delete them or enable auto-delete after upload.
Uninstalling DashCam removes its internal storage files but not those you've saved elsewhere.
You can delete any file at any time using your device's file manager or cloud interface.

7. Children's Privacy

DashCam is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect or store information from minors.

8. Permissions Explained

DashCam uses these Android permissions only for their technical purposes:

Permission	Purpose
`CAMERA`	Record video footage
`RECORD_AUDIO`	Capture in-cabin audio
`ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`	Record GPS location and speed
`INTERNET`	Upload to network shares or cloud storage
`WAKE_LOCK`	Keep the phone awake during recording and upload
`FOREGROUND_SERVICE`	Maintain stable operation while the app runs in the background

9. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may change if DashCam's features evolve.
When updates occur, the revised version and date will be published within the app and on our official release page.

10. Contact

If you have questions about privacy or data handling, reach out at:
📧 paul.st.smith@gmail.com

ByteForge values transparency and user trust.
We believe your recordings belong to you — and no one else.