Your Privacy Matters

DriveVision is built to keep your data on your device wherever possible. Depending on the features and permissions you enable, the app may access your camera and microphone (to record driving footage), your location (to show speed and to tag recordings you save on your device), and your account details when you sign in. We also store your DriveVision profile and collect limited crash and diagnostic information to keep the app working and reliable. The sections below explain each of these.

When you grant camera and microphone access, DriveVision uses them to record video and audio as a dashcam, including a rolling buffer of recent footage. Recording only happens while the app is open and recording. This footage is saved locally on your device and is not uploaded automatically — it stays on your device unless you choose to export, share, or save it elsewhere.

When you grant location access (While Using the App), DriveVision uses your device's GPS to display driving information such as your current speed. Location may also be saved on your device together with recordings you keep. If you do not grant location permission, the app can still record video, but location-based information may be unavailable.

DriveVision lets you sign in with Google, Apple, or an email address and password. When you sign in, Firebase Authentication provides DriveVision with basic identity information such as a unique user identifier, your name, and email address (and, where available, a phone number or account photo). We never receive your Google or Apple password. Your editable DriveVision profile — which may include display name, email, phone number, vehicle name, vehicle plate, profile setup status, and created/updated dates — is stored in Cloud Firestore under your user ID. Any profile photo you choose is stored on your device; a Google account photo, if used, is only referenced and not stored in Firestore.

To understand and fix problems, released versions of DriveVision use Firebase Crashlytics to collect limited diagnostic information such as crash reports, non-fatal errors, breadcrumb logs, and basic app and device information, associated with your Firebase user identifier. DriveVision also creates detailed diagnostic reports about recording attempts; these are stored on your device and are not uploaded automatically unless you choose to share or export them. We do not use Firebase Analytics, and the app does not track analytics events.

DriveVision and the Google/Firebase services it uses may process basic technical information such as device model, operating system version, app version, language, and similar settings. This helps us keep the app compatible across devices. We do not use Firebase Analytics, and the app does not track analytics events.

Your dashcam recordings, including the rolling buffer, are stored locally in the app's storage on your device. Any profile photo you select is also stored locally. None of these are uploaded or backed up automatically — they stay on your device unless you choose to export, share, or save them elsewhere, and you can delete them at any time.

DriveVision uses Google and Firebase for sign-in and supporting services: Firebase Authentication (sign-in), Cloud Firestore (your DriveVision profile), Firebase Crashlytics (crash and diagnostic data in released builds, associated with your Firebase user identifier), and Firebase Remote Config (used only to manage app updates and configuration). The app does not use Firebase Analytics, Firebase Cloud Storage, or Firebase Cloud Messaging. When you use these features, certain information — such as your account details, profile, and crash diagnostics — is processed by Google's systems under Google's privacy practices, and may be processed and stored on servers located in other countries.

We use the information described here to enable dashcam recording and the rolling buffer, show speed and location information, create and secure your account, store your DriveVision profile and preferences, and manage app updates. We do not use your recordings for advertising, and we do not sell your information.

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share limited information only with the third-party services that help us operate DriveVision — primarily Google and Firebase for sign-in and supporting features. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and security of our users and the app.

Recordings and any local profile photo remain on your device until you delete them or remove the app. Your profile and account information held in Firebase are retained while your account is active. You can delete individual recordings at any time, and DriveVision lets you delete your account from within the app: doing so removes your Cloud Firestore profile, your Firebase Authentication user, and your locally stored recordings and profile photo. You can also reach us at support@drivevision.app with any data request. Deleting the app removes recordings stored only on your device.

You can grant or revoke permissions such as Camera, Microphone, and Location at any time in the iOS Settings app. The app may request permission to add recordings to Photos if a save-to-Photos feature is enabled or used, but v1 does not automatically upload recordings or save them to your photo library. Turning off a permission may disable related features. You can also sign out of your account and delete saved recordings whenever you choose.

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect your information, and your recordings remain on your device by default. However, no method of storage or transmission is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. Keeping your device and your sign-in account secure also helps protect your data.

DriveVision is intended for licensed drivers and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@drivevision.app so we can take appropriate action.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you through the app or website. Your continued use of DriveVision after an update means you accept the revised policy.

If you have questions or requests about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at support@drivevision.app.