Privacy Policy for BERSAndroid

Last updated: 25/04/2025

Camera Usage

BERSAndroid uses the device's camera to capture photos of building elevations and other relevant documentation. These photos are used solely for the purpose of documenting building surveys and are initially stored locally on your device. The app does not access or use the camera for any other purpose.

Data Collection, Storage, and Usage

When you choose to upload photos through the app:

• Photos are transferred to a secure Google Drive account managed by Arbtech Consulting Ltd
• These photos become part of the client's survey documentation
• Photos may be used in survey reports provided to clients
• By uploading photos, you acknowledge and consent to their storage and use in client reports

Data Retention and Access

Photos stored on Google Drive:

• Are retained as part of the client's permanent survey record
• May be accessed by authorized Arbtech Consulting Ltd personnel
• May be shared with clients as part of survey documentation
• Are subject to Google's data storage policies and security measures

Your Rights and Responsibilities

As a user of BERSAndroid, you have the right to:

• Access any photos you have taken through the app
• Delete locally stored photos from your device
• Control when photos are uploaded to Google Drive

You acknowledge that:

• Once photos are uploaded to Google Drive, they become part of the client's survey documentation
• You are responsible for ensuring you have appropriate permissions to take and share photos of the surveyed properties
• Photos should only be taken of properties you are authorized to survey

Data Protection and Security

Arbtech Consulting Ltd implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your data. This includes:

• Secure transmission of photos to Google Drive
• Access controls on the Google Drive account
• Regular security assessments of our data storage practices

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at [Your Contact Email].

Changes to This Policy

We may update this 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.