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HMO Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 12, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to HMO, your personal safety and emergency response application. At HMO, we prioritize your privacy and security. This privacy policy explains how our app works, what permissions we request, why we need them, and how we handle your data.

HMO is designed to function offline and does not collect, store, or transmit any of your personal data to external servers. All data generated or used by the app is stored locally on your device only.

Information Collection and Usage

1. Information Stored Locally

HMO stores the following information locally on your device:

  • Trusted contacts you add manually
  • Trusted locations you designate
  • Emergency recordings (audio)
  • Emergency photo captures
  • SMS message templates
  • Panic button preferences and settings

This data is stored exclusively on your device and is not transmitted to us or any third parties. We do not have access to any of this information at any time.

App Permissions

HMO requests several permissions to provide emergency functionality. All permissions are optional, and the app will continue to function without them, though with reduced functionality. The more permissions you grant, the more safety features will be available to you.

Critical Permissions

SMS Permission

  • Why we need it: To send emergency messages with your location to your trusted contacts during emergencies.
  • What happens if denied: You can still use the app, but automatic SMS alerts to trusted contacts will not be sent.

Location Permission

  • Why we need it: To determine your current location during emergencies, share it with trusted contacts, and help you find the nearest safe locations, police stations, hospitals, and fire stations.
  • What happens if denied: The app will still function, but location-based features will be unavailable.

Camera Permission

  • Why we need it: To allow you to capture photo evidence during emergency situations using both front and back cameras.
  • What happens if denied: Emergency photo capture features will be unavailable.

Microphone Permission

  • Why we need it: To record audio during emergency situations that can be used as evidence or shared with authorities.
  • What happens if denied: Audio recording functionality will be unavailable.

Storage Permission

  • Why we need it: To save emergency recordings and photos to your device.
  • What happens if denied: Emergency recordings and photos cannot be saved locally.

Additional Permissions

Contacts Permission

  • Why we need it: To allow you to select trusted contacts from your phone's contact list.
  • What happens if denied: You can still manually enter contact information.

Overlay Permission

  • Why we need it: To display the floating panic button over other apps for quick access in emergencies.
  • What happens if denied: The floating panic button will not be available, but you can still use the in-app panic button.

Notification Permission

  • Why we need it: To display emergency alerts and ongoing emergency service notifications.
  • What happens if denied: You will not receive emergency notifications.

Accessibility Service

  • Why we need it: To detect power button presses for quick emergency activation.
  • What happens if denied: You will not be able to activate emergency mode using power button shortcuts.

Offline Functionality

HMO is designed to work fully offline. All app features, including:

  • Emergency SMS messaging
  • Location tracking and navigation
  • Audio recording
  • Photo capture
  • Trusted contacts and locations management

function without requiring an internet connection. This ensures the app remains operational during emergencies where network connectivity may be limited or unavailable.

Third-Party Services

HMO uses the following third-party services for specific functionality:

  1. Google Maps: For displaying maps and providing navigation to safe locations. When using map features, your location data is processed according to Google's Privacy Policy.

We do not share your personal information with Google or any other third parties beyond what is strictly necessary for these features to function.

Data Security

Since all data is stored locally on your device, the security of your data depends on the security of your device. We recommend:

  • Using a secure lock screen (PIN, pattern, password, or biometric)
  • Keeping your device's operating system updated
  • Installing security updates promptly

Children's Privacy

HMO is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.

Your Rights

Since we do not collect any of your personal data on our servers, there is no personal data for us to provide access to, correct, or delete. All your data remains solely on your device and under your control.

To delete your data, you can:

  1. Clear app data through your device settings
  2. Uninstall the application
  3. Delete individual recordings, contacts, or locations through the app interface

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@incrementsinc.com

By using HMO, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.