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Privacy Policy

Heritage Explorer - AR Cultural Tour App

Last Updated: November 18, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Heritage Explorer. This privacy policy explains how our application ("Heritage Explorer", "we", "our", or "the App") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our augmented reality cultural heritage tour application.

Heritage Explorer is developed by Dr. Philip Lee, Assistant Professor of Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU), Mr. Bosco Tsin, Lecturer of HKSYU, and their team. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

            Key Privacy Principle: Heritage Explorer is designed with privacy in mind. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information to external servers. All data processing occurs locally on your device.
        

Information We Do NOT Collect

Heritage Explorer does not collect, store, or transmit the following information:

Personal identification information (name, email, phone number, address)
User behavior analytics or usage statistics
Device identifiers or advertising IDs
Photos or images captured within the app
QR code scan history
Any information that could identify you personally

Third-Party Services

Heritage Explorer does not integrate with any third-party services, analytics platforms, advertising networks, or social media platforms.

Children's Privacy

Heritage Explorer is appropriate for users of all ages, including children. Since we do not collect any personal information, there are no special considerations or restrictions for children's use of the app. Parents and guardians can confidently allow children to use Heritage Explorer for educational purposes.

Your Privacy Rights

Since Heritage Explorer does not collect personal data, there is no personal information to access, modify, or delete. However, you maintain complete control over:

Camera Access: You can revoke camera permissions at any time through your device's Settings app
Photo Library Access: You can manage photo library permissions through your device settings
Saved Photos: Any photos you save from the app can be deleted directly from your Photos app
App Data: You can delete all app data by uninstalling Heritage Explorer from your device

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in the app or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:

Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Notify users through an in-app message if changes are significant
Maintain this privacy policy on our website for your reference

We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically. Continued use of Heritage Explorer after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Educational Use

Heritage Explorer is designed as an educational tool for learning about Hong Kong's cultural heritage. Educational institutions, teachers, and tour groups can use the app with confidence knowing that student privacy is fully protected.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about this privacy policy or Heritage Explorer's privacy practices, please contact us:

Mr. Bosco Tsin, Lecturer

Email: hytsin@hksyu.edu

Thank you for using Heritage Explorer to discover Hong Kong's cultural heritage!