Privacy Policy - ResQ

ResQ Privacy PolicyLast Updated: April 28, 2025

1. Introduction

Thank you for using the ResQ app. ResQ is an emergency application designed to save lives during earthquakes. This privacy policy is intended to inform you about the information we collect, use, and share when you use the app.

At Simit Studios, we highly value our users’ privacy. By using this app, you agree to the practices outlined in this privacy policy.

2. Information We Collect

To effectively provide life-saving features during an emergency, ResQ collects the following information:

2.1. Information Provided by the User

• Emergency Contact Information: Phone numbers of the emergency contacts you designate

• Contact Access: Access to your contacts list for selecting emergency contacts

2.2. Automatically Collected Information

• Location Data: Your geographic location to help rescue teams and emergency contacts find you during an emergency

• Device Information: Battery status and device performance data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely for the following purposes:

• Provide Emergency Assistance: Share your location with emergency contacts during an earthquake to help you get aid

• Enable Whistle Feature: Assist rescue teams in locating you if you are trapped under rubble

• Battery Optimization: Optimize your device's battery to last as long as possible during emergencies

• Improve App Performance: Enhance user experience and fix application errors

4. Information Sharing

4.1. Sharing with Emergency Contacts

When the SOS feature is activated, ResQ shares your location with your chosen emergency contacts via SMS. This only occurs when you explicitly trigger the SOS function.

4.2. Sharing with Third Parties

We do not share your personal data with third parties except in the following cases:

• When legally required

• When necessary to protect the safety of our users or the public

• When necessary to prevent or address fraud or technical issues

4.3. Data Storage

Your data is stored locally on your device only. We do not store your information on any remote server.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

ResQ is not designed for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have received personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to promptly delete it.

7. Permissions and Their Purposes

ResQ requires the following permissions:

• Location Access (ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION & ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION): To share your location with emergency contacts during an emergency

• Send SMS (SEND_SMS): To send emergency messages to your contacts

• Microphone Access (RECORD_AUDIO): To enable the whistle feature

• Contact Access (READ_CONTACTS): To allow selection of emergency contacts from your contact list

• Internet Access (INTERNET): For app updates and communication with necessary services

• Vibration Control (VIBRATE): For alerts and notifications

• Prevent Sleep Mode (WAKE_LOCK): To keep your device awake during emergencies

• Foreground Service (FOREGROUND_SERVICE): To run the SOS and whistle features in the background

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page and revise the update date. If significant changes are made, we will notify you within the app.

9. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us using the details below:

Email: simitstudios@gmail.comWebsite: www.simitstudios.com

This privacy policy is for the ResQ app developed by Simit Studios.