by Advanced Listening
Effective Date: February 27, 2026 · Last Updated: February 27, 2026
Advanced Listening ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Advanced Alert mobile application and associated services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our application. Please read this policy carefully. By using Advanced Alert, you consent to the practices described herein.
| Data Type | Details | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Account Information | Name, email address, username | Account creation, identification, and communication |
| Authentication Credentials | Password (hashed), session tokens | Secure access to your account |
| IoT Device Configuration | Device name, description, address, geofence radius | Emergency monitoring and alarm routing |
| Contact Information | Email and phone number (optional, for IoT device owner notifications) | Emergency alert notifications via SMS or email |
| Data Type | Details | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Location Data | GPS coordinates (latitude, longitude), reverse-geocoded addresses | Proximity-based emergency alerts and geofencing |
| Device Tokens | Expo push notification tokens | Delivering push notifications for emergency alerts |
| Activity Data | Last active timestamp | Ensuring notifications reach recently active users |
| Audio Data | Audio recordings from IoT devices (smoke/fire/CO detector sounds) | Emergency alarm detection and verification |
| Device Telemetry | IoT device health status, heartbeat data, MAC addresses | Device monitoring and connectivity management |
We use the following third-party services to operate Advanced Alert:
| Service | Provider | Data Shared | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Supabase (supabase.com) | Email, password (hashed) | User authentication and session management |
| Push Notifications | Expo (expo.dev) | Device tokens, notification content | Delivering emergency alerts to mobile devices |
| Object Storage | DigitalOcean Spaces | Audio recordings, IoT snapshots | Storing audio evidence from emergency events |
| Geospatial Engine | Tile38 (self-hosted) | User location coordinates | Real-time geofencing and proximity queries |
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
When you delete your account, all associated data is removed immediately with no additional retention period.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below or use the in-app features provided.
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:
While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Advanced Alert is not intended for use by 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 data from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.