Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 23, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Motion Detection Camera. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience using our browser-based motion detection camera application.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web application at motiondetectioncamera.online.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Stored Locally

Our application primarily operates locally in your browser. The following data is stored on your device:

  • Camera Settings: Your preferences for motion detection sensitivity, auto-record, and other settings (stored in localStorage)
  • Recorded Videos: Video recordings are stored locally in your browser's IndexedDB and never uploaded to our servers
  • Cookie Consent Preferences: Your consent choices regarding analytics and marketing cookies

2.2 Analytics Data (With Consent)

If you consent to analytics cookies, we collect:

  • Anonymous usage statistics (page views, feature usage)
  • Device information (browser type, screen size)
  • Performance metrics (page load times, errors)
  • Interaction events (button clicks, settings changes)

We never collect or transmit video content or audio recordings to our servers.

2.3 Technical Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited and time spent

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

  • Providing and maintaining our service
  • Improving user experience and application features
  • Analyzing usage patterns to enhance performance
  • Detecting and preventing technical issues

4. Camera and Microphone Access

Our application requires access to your device's camera and optionally microphone to function. This access is requested through your browser's permission system.

  • Camera/microphone streams are processed entirely within your browser
  • No video or audio data is transmitted to our servers
  • You can revoke these permissions at any time through your browser settings
  • Recordings are stored locally on your device only

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Local Storage

Video recordings and settings are stored locally in your browser using IndexedDB and localStorage. This data:

  • Remains on your device
  • Is not accessible to us or third parties
  • Can be cleared through your browser settings
  • Is deleted when you clear your browser data

5.2 Server-Side Storage

We only store anonymized analytics data on our servers if you consent to analytics cookies. This data is encrypted and protected using industry-standard measures.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services (only with your consent):

6.1 Google Analytics / Google Tag Manager

For understanding usage patterns and improving our service. You can opt-out through our cookie settings or by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6.2 Firebase (Google)

For hosting and performance monitoring. Firebase's privacy policy is available at firebase.google.com/support/privacy.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Object: Object to our processing of your data
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time through our cookie settings

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Data Retention

Local data (videos and settings) remains on your device until you delete it. Analytics data, if consented to, is retained for:

  • Google Analytics: 26 months
  • Server logs: 30 days

10. International Data Transfers

If you consent to analytics, data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. 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.

Cookie Management

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by visiting our Cookie Policy page or clicking the cookie settings button in the footer of any page.