Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 1, 2025
Hawkeye ("the Service") is committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring transparency in how we handle your data. This policy complies with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents.
1. Information We Collect and How We Collect It
We collect the following personal information:
a. For Service Provision
- Purpose: Account creation, service access, and user management
- Data Collected: Email address
- Method: Submitted during app sign-up or usage
b. For Advertising and Analytics
- Purpose: Personalized advertising and usage analysis
- Data Collected: Mobile Advertising ID, IDFV (iOS), Android ID, Firebase App Instance ID, analytics data
- Method: Automatically collected during app use via integrated SDKs (e.g., Google AdMob, Firebase)
2. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect and use your personal data for:
- User authentication and secure access
- Providing customized services
- Email-based security features
- Preventing misuse and ensuring app integrity
3. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:
- Email address and service data are stored until account deletion
- Upon request for deletion or account removal, data is promptly erased unless legally required for retention
4. Third-Party Sharing
We may share your information with trusted partners, only as needed:
- Recipient: Superlative Enterprises Pty Ltd
- Purpose: To deliver security-related services
- Data Shared: Email address
- Retention: Until the user deletes their account
5. Use of Subprocessors
We use Google Firebase, operated by Google LLC, for account authentication and user management.
Privacy details: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
6. Data Deletion Process
When your account is deleted:
- Personal data is securely and permanently erased
- Data required for legal compliance is retained only for the necessary period and then securely disposed of
7. Your Rights
For EU/EEA Users (GDPR):
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Restrict or object to data processing
- Data portability
- File a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority
For California Residents (CCPA):
You have the right to:
- Know what personal data is collected and why
- Access and request a copy of your data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data (we do not sell your personal data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
8. Automated Data Collection and Your Choices
We may use cookies, analytics tools, and advertising identifiers.
You may:
- Disable cookies (if applicable)
- Reset your advertising ID in your mobile device settings
- Use “Limit Ad Tracking” or “Opt out of Ads Personalization” on iOS or Android
9. Data Protection Contact
If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, contact:
- Data Protection Officer: Chief Technology Officer
- Privacy Team: Technology Research Division
- Email: privacy@thecapelabs.com
10. How to File a Complaint
If you believe your data rights have been violated:
EU/UK Users:
Contact your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).
US Users (California):
You may file a complaint with the California Attorney General’s Office or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
11. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our services. Updates will be posted with a revised "Effective Date."