Gumshoe App - Privacy Policy

About

TriMorpheus Ltd built the Gumshoe app as a Free app. This SERVICE is provided by TriMorpheus Ltd at no cost to the user and is intended for use as is.

This page is used to inform visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decided to use our Service.

If you choose to use our Service, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy.

The Personal Information that we collect is used for providing and improving the Service.

We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

The terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions.

Information Collection and Use

While using the app, it may be necessary to upload photos from your device's camera or to take audio recordings of conversations in which you are a party.

The information that we obtain will be retained by us and used to support the business activities of the organisations that use Gumshoe.

Log Data

We want to inform you that whenever you use our Service, in a case of an error in the app we collect data and information on your phone called Log Data.

This Log Data may include information such as:

  1. your device Internet Protocol (IP) address
  2. device name
  3. operating system version
  4. the configuration of the app when utilising our Service
  5. the time and date of your use of the Service
  6. other statistics.

Location Data

Individual companies may request, or require, that the device location is recorded at certain key points in the application.

This location information is securely transmitted and stored in the Gumshoe website, where it may be used for the purpose of quality control and improvement.

Personal information

The Gumshoe App does not collect any personal information about the user of the app.

Permissions

The Gumshoe App requires the following permissions in order to operate:

  1. android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE in order to respond to when Internet is lost or becomes available
  2. android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE in order to upload images from the gallery
  3. android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE in order to download attachments from the Gumshoe website
  4. android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO in order to use the microphone to record dialogue. The Gumshoe App displays a prominent red button when it is recording audio from the microphone.
  5. android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS in order to stop the microphone when calls are made or received.
  6. android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE in order to stop the microphone when calls are made or received.
  7. android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE in order to keep Gumshoe active when switching to the camera or other apps
  8. android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION in order to store the location of the device when following a storyboard

Children's Privacy

These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

In the case we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers.

If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we will be able to do necessary actions.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes.

We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

This policy is effective as of 2020-06-30

Contact us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at app@gumshoe.co.uk.