Lost Person Behavior Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 30, 2023

This Privacy Policy details the practices of Lost Person Behavior and its associated entities (hereafter referred to as "LPB", "we", "us", or "our") in relation to the collection, usage, and safeguarding of information you provide on the Lost Person Behavior application and related platforms.

Origin and Ownership

The development of this application was sponsored by the DHS Science & Technology Directorate from 2015 to 2019 through Small Business Innovation Research contract D14PC00153. No DHS or government agency endorsement is claimed.

The content and data within this application are copyrighted by dbS Productions LLC. All rights are reserved.

The publisher, reviewers, developers, and author have exerted every effort to ensure that all recommendations are accurate as of this release. This application, however, is not a complete instructional guide for initial SAR management. Field training by competent SAR managers or actual experience is irreplaceable. The user of this application agrees to indemnify and hold harmless dbS Productions and the author against any loss, cost, damage, liability, or expense arising from or related to the use of this application.

SBIR Rights and Usage

This SBIR data is provided with SBIR rights under Contract No. D14PC00153. For a period of 4 years, unless extended as per FAR 27.409(h), post the acceptance of all deliverables under this contract, the data will be exclusively used for Government purposes. It will not be disclosed outside the Government during this period without the Contractor's consent, barring disclosures to support Contractors. Following this protection period, the Government possesses a paid-up license to use this data for its purposes but is exempt from all disclosure restrictions and assumes no responsibility for any unauthorized third-party usage.

Interpretation

This application and its data are protected by copyright held by dbS Productions LLC, and all rights are reserved.

Accuracy and Limitation of Liability

This application serves as an auxiliary tool or set of reminders for training and field use, but it does not replace comprehensive field training or real-world experience. dbS Productions and the author disclaim responsibility for any losses or damages resulting from the application's use.

Personal Information Collection

We collect information you directly provide, including your name and email address. This data is essential for the application's operation and for enriching your user experience.

Non-Personal Information Collection

The application automatically records device details and usage patterns to better our services.

Use of Collected Information

We employ your information to personalize your user experience, improve our application, and offer effective customer support. The legal foundation for processing varies depending on the context in which it was collected.

Personal Information Management

You can modify your personal details within the application's settings. We retain personal information for a period of 12 months before deletion, although aggregated data may be preserved indefinitely.

Data Transfer and Storage

Depending on your geographical location, your data might be transferred to or stored in another country. We implement strong protective measures for such actions.

Your Data Rights

You possess rights to access, amend, limit, delete, or transfer your data. Please contact us for further information on exercising these rights.

Children's Privacy

Our application is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not intentionally gather their data. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, kindly notify us.

External Links

Our platform may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

Data Security

Safeguarding your data is our foremost concern. We deploy measures to protect against unauthorized access and breaches. Nonetheless, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Policy Updates

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy. We recommend regularly reviewing this document to stay informed about any modifications.

Get in Touch

For any inquiries or feedback regarding this policy, please email us at support@dbs-sar.com.