Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 24, 2025
Orb ehf. ("we", "our " or "us ") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use the Orb Vision app.
1. Information We Collect
Orb Vision collects the following types of data:
1.1 Personal Data
To provide access to the app and its services, we collect:- Name
- Email Address
- Authentication Data (for user login and account management)
We may request additional personal information in the future to improve our services, but we will notify users before collecting any new data.
1.2 Forestry and Environmental Data
We collect and process the following environmental and geospatial data:
- Camera Data: Captured images and videos of forests for analysis.
- GPS Location Data: Records geolocation to provide accurate positioning for forestry measurements.
- ARCore Data: Uses device sensors to enhance spatial awareness and environmental mapping.
This data is stored on our servers and used for forestry and biodiversity assessments.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use the collected data for:
- User authentication and account management.
- Providing access to Orb Vision services.
- Forestry and biodiversity assessments.
- AI and machine learning model training.
- Improving the performance and accuracy of our services.
- Commercial purposes, including potential sale to third parties (nonpersonal data only).
We retain full ownership of the collected data and may use it for research, product development, commercial purposes, and potential sale to third parties.
3. Data Storage and Security
All collected data is securely stored on our servers with industry-standard encryption and security protocols. We take appropriate measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.
4. Personal Data Protection and Sharing
- We do not sell or share personal data (such as names and emails) with third parties.
- Personal data is used strictly for authentication, user account management, and communication with users.
- Forestry and environmental data (non-personal) may be sold or shared with third parties, including research institutions, commercial businesses, and governmental organizations.
5. Permissions Used
Orb Vision requires the following permissions:
- Camera Access: To capture images and videos of forest areas.
- Location Access (GPS): To provide accurate geographical data for measurements.
- ARCore Sensors: To improve spatial awareness and modeling.
These permissions are necessary for the core functionality of the app.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated through the app or our website.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Orb ehf.
Gróska, Bjargargötu 1, 102 Reykjavík