NatureSpy App Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 2025

NatureSpy (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use the NatureSpy mobile application (the “App”).

1. Information We Collect

When you use the App, we may collect the following types of information:

Account Information: Your email address (or Apple/Google ID) when you register an account.

Device Information: Device ID, IP address, and related technical details.

Location Information: Device location if you grant permission.

Camera Content: No camera photos or videos are stored on our servers, except a single encrypted frame used for motion alerts.

Support Requests: Any personal information you provide when contacting us (e.g. via support@naturespy.org).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Create and manage your account.

Connect and operate compatible devices.

Send push notifications.

Provide customer support.

Improve and diagnose the App and its performance.

Perform analytics (using Firebase and Google Analytics).

We do not use your information for marketing purposes.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

Tuya – which provides the backend infrastructure for account management and device connectivity.

Apple and Google – for login and push notification services.

Intercom – if you submit a support request, relevant details may be shared with our customer support system.

App developers working for or with NatureSpy – who help us maintain and improve the App, under strict confidentiality obligations.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Storage and Location

If you register in the EU or UK, your data is stored in the EU.

If you register in the USA, your data is stored in the USA.

5. Your Rights

As a user under UK and EU data protection law, you have the right to:

Access the information we hold about you.

Request correction of inaccurate information.

Request deletion of your data.

Withdraw consent for processing (for example, by disabling location services).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@naturespy.org.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account remains active. If you delete your account or request deletion, your data will be removed unless we are legally required to retain it.

7. Children

The App is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. If you are under 16, please do not register or provide personal information.

8. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including encryption of sensitive data such as motion alert frames. However, no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published in the App. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

📧 support@naturespy.org

📍 NatureSpy, Unit 82A, James Carter Road, Mildenhall, IP28 7DE, United Kingdom