Last updated: July 1, 2022
This Privacy Policy document describes types of information that is collected and recorded while you use the bytran Application (also referred to as an "App" or "Application" in this section) and how we use that information. If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us via email at bytran@bytran.org.
A one time initialization download of the globalid.txt file from the bytran.org website is performed when bytran is launched for the first time after the installation (this is a one time initialization download request which is NOT repeated again upon subsequent bytran Application launches). In doing so the user is automatically logged in the bytran.org website log files.
The bytran.org website follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this and a part of hosting services' analytics. The information collected by log files include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users' movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.
The App distribution platfrom providers (i.e. Google Play and other) provide non-personally identifiable App statistics and usage data which slightly varies by platform but may include the following: the (1) installation / uninstallation day and time of day, (2) country, (3) phone model and (4) mobile carrier, (5) version of the operating system used, (6) version of Application installed, (7) mobile phone language, and (8) the crash analysis data. Besides other statistics the Microsoft Store also provides information about the user (9) age group (i.e. "18 to 24", "24 to 35" etc.) and (10) gender (male, female, unknown). The usage data (when available) may include the day and number of user sessions, and their duration.
Please refer to the corresponding Privacy Policies of each individual App distribution platform for more detailed information on the type of information they collect and make available to us as part of their bytran Application distribution services.
The explanation of the bytran Application permission requests and what they are used for is provided in the following.
Under the Android platform the downloaded HITRAN data and the configuration file may be stored in the "Downloads/bytran", and the calculation results in the "Documents/bytran" folders respectively. In order to make this possible the user has the option of permitting bytran to access the "External storage". If this permission is granted it is only used by bytran to store the downloaded HITRAN database files and the configuration file, and to save the calculation results. Bytran does not access any files not created by bytran. If the permission is not granted bytran will still operate as usual with the only difference in that the downloaded HITRAN data, the configuration file, and the calculation results will be stored in the Application folder which is typically not directly accessible to the user.
The access to Bluetooth is used to connect to the SensorTag module (if available), and/or to initiate remote control of bytran from a remote device which may be connected to bytran over classic Bluetooth. The Bluetooth is NOT used for any other purpose (i.e. location services) besides retrieving the temperature, pressure and humidity values from the SensorTag or for data exchange using the bytran communication protocol with the remote device controlling bytran over Bluetooth.
Even though the Bluetooth permission is requested by this Application, this Application does not collect precise information about the location of your mobile device.
Bytran requires access to the internet and/or local area network. Such connection is used to do the following:
(1) A one time initialization download of the Total Internatl Partition Sums files (TIPS) from the HITRAN.org website.
(2) A one time initialization download of the molparam.txt file from HITRAN.org.
(3) A one time initialization download of the globalid.txt file from bytran.org. In doing so the user IP address is automatically logged at bytran.org.
(4) Downloads of the HITRAN database files from HITRAN.org.
(5) To send calculation results (must be manually initiated by the user from within bytran) including over an SMS message.
(6) To carry out communication using the bytran communication protocol with a remote device used to operate bytran remotely over the Internet or local area network using WebSockets
This Privacy Policy does not apply to other service providers or websites the bytran Application relies upon (such as HITRAN.org, or the App distribution platforms bytran uses). Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party service providers for more detailed information.
Only aggregated, anonymized data is periodically transmitted to external services to help us improve the Application and our service. We will share your information with third parties only in the ways that are described in this privacy statement.
We may disclose User Provided and Automatically Collected Information:
(1) as required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, or similar legal process;
(2) when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request;
(3) with our trusted services providers who work on our behalf, do not have an independent use of the information we disclose to them, and have agreed to adhere to the rules set forth in this privacy statement.
(4) if the bytran Application copyright holder is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, you will be notified via email and/or a prominent notice on our Web site of any change in ownership or uses of this information, as well as any choices you may have regarding this information.
(5) to report bytran Application installation / uninstallation statistics (examples include the number of installations as a function of date/time, or the geographical map of bytran Application installations etc.) in a presentation at a scientific conference or in a scientific publication.
We do not use the Application to knowingly solicit data from or market to children under the age of 13. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that his or her child has provided us with information without their consent, he or she should contact us at bytran@bytran.org. We will delete such information from our files within a reasonable time.
We are concerned about safeguarding the confidentiality of your information. We provide physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect information we process and maintain. For example, we limit access to this information to authorized employees and contractors who need to know that information in order to operate, develop or improve our Application. Please be aware that, although we endeavor provide reasonable security for information we process and maintain, no security system can prevent all potential security breaches.
This Privacy Policy applies only to our Application and is valid for users of the Application with regards to the information that they shared and/or collect while using the Application. This policy is not applicable to any information collected offline or via channels other than through the use of the bytran Application.
You can stop all collection of information by the Application easily by uninstalling the Application. You may use the standard uninstall processes as may be available as part of your mobile device or via the mobile Application marketplace or network.
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time for any reason. Since we currently do not maintain a database of bytran Application user email addresses we will notify you of any changes to our Privacy Policy by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page. You are advised to consult this Privacy Policy regularly (especially every time an update to the bytran Application is issued) for any changes, as continued use is deemed approval of all changes.
By using our Application, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its Terms and Conditions.
If you have any questions regarding privacy while using the Application, or have questions about our practices, please contact us via email at bytran@bytran.org.
This Privacy Policy was prepared mainly using the resources outlined in this Stack Overflow post.
Other resources consulted included https://www.privacypolicygenerator.info and https://www.app-privacy-policy.com.
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