Privacy Policy - Road Hazard Detection

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the Road Hazard Detection System ("we," "us," "our," or "Service") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 CSV Data Upload

When you upload CSV files containing sensor data, we process the following information:

Accelerometer readings
Gyroscope readings
GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude)
Other sensor measurements

2.2 Server Logs

IP addresses
Request timestamps
File upload metadata
Prediction results

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Process sensor data and generate road condition predictions
Improve model accuracy and performance
Maintain and troubleshoot the service
Generate usage statistics and analytics

4. Data Storage and Retention

Uploaded Files: CSV files are processed in memory and not permanently stored on our servers

Predictions: Results are returned to you and not retained unless explicitly saved

Logs: Server logs are retained for 30 days for troubleshooting purposes

5. Data Security

We implement the following security measures:

HTTPS/TLS encryption for data in transit
Secure file upload handling
Input validation and sanitization
Regular security updates and patches

6. Third-Party Services

This application uses the following open-source libraries:

Flask (web framework)
PyTorch (machine learning)
Pandas (data processing)
scikit-learn (preprocessing)

These libraries do not collect or transmit your data.

7. User Rights

You have the right to:

Know what data we collect
Request deletion of your data
Opt-out of data collection where applicable
Access information about how your data is used

8. GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Union:

We process data based on legitimate interests
You have the right to access, rectify, or erase your data
You can withdraw consent at any time
We do not share data with third parties without consent

9. CCPA Compliance

For California residents:

You have the right to know what personal information is collected
You have the right to delete personal information
You have the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
We do not sell personal information

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:

📧 Email: privacy@connected-roads.local

📍 Address: [Your Organization Address]

11. Changes to This 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 and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Disclaimer

This service is provided "as is" without warranties. We are not responsible for:

Accuracy of predictions
Data loss or corruption
Unauthorized access due to user negligence
Third-party interference

By using this service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.