Privacy Policy for MyHome Entry

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

1. Introduction

MyHome Entry ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Camera Permission Usage

Our app requests camera permission for the following legitimate purposes:

• Security Guard QR Scanner: Security personnel use the camera to scan QR codes for visitor verification, access control, and building security management. This ensures proper visitor tracking and building security protocols.
• Visitor Camera for Registration: Visitors can use the camera to capture their photo during the check-in process for identification and security purposes. This helps building management maintain visitor records and ensure security compliance.
• QR Code Scanning: To scan QR codes for building entry, visitor management, and security purposes including emergency protocols and access management
• Profile Pictures: To allow users to take or update their profile photos for identification within the building management system
• Document Capture: To photograph documents for verification, maintenance requests, or administrative purposes including visitor ID verification
• Facility Booking: To capture photos related to facility bookings or damage reports
• Maintenance Requests: To photograph issues that require maintenance or repair
• Security Documentation: For security incidents, visitor logs, and compliance documentation as required by building management protocols

3. Data Collection and Storage

When you use the camera feature:

• Photos are processed locally on your device when possible to minimize data transmission
• Security guard scans and visitor photos are encrypted and uploaded to our secure servers for security compliance
• QR scan data is processed temporarily and deleted immediately after verification
• Visitor photos are stored securely for building security and access management purposes
• We do not access your camera without your explicit permission through Android's permission system
• We do not use camera data for advertising, marketing, or any commercial purposes unrelated to building management
• All photos are stored with industry-standard encryption and access controls
• Camera access is only activated when you explicitly use camera-related features
• No background camera monitoring or recording occurs

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your camera data to third parties, except:

• To building management or security personnel when relevant to building operations
• When required by law or legal process
• To service providers who assist in app functionality (under strict confidentiality agreements)

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your camera data:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Access controls limiting who can view uploaded images
• Regular security audits and updates
• Automatic deletion of temporary camera data

6. User Rights

You have the right to:

• Deny or revoke camera permission at any time through device settings
• Request deletion of your camera data
• Access information about what camera data we have stored
• Opt out of certain camera-related features

7. Data Retention

We retain camera data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

• QR code scan data: Temporary processing only, deleted immediately after use (within 24 hours)
• Security guard scanner data: Retained for security audit purposes for 30 days, then automatically deleted
• Visitor camera photos: Retained for building security purposes for up to 90 days, then automatically deleted unless required for security investigations
• Profile pictures: Until you delete or update them
• Maintenance photos: For the duration of the maintenance request lifecycle (typically 30-60 days)
• Document photos: As required for administrative or legal purposes (up to 1 year)
• Security documentation: As required by building management and local regulations (up to 1 year)

8. Children's Privacy

Our app is not designed for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect camera data from children under 13 years of age.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes through the app or other appropriate means.

10. Third-Party Services

Our app may integrate with third-party services for camera functionality (such as camera plugins). These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

12. Consent

By using our app and granting camera permission, you consent to the collection and use of camera data as described in this Privacy Policy.

This privacy policy is specifically designed to comply with Google Play Store requirements for apps using camera permissions.