GEAR Human Firewall — Privacy Policy
This page explains how GEAR and the IKSHA Human Firewall ecosystem may handle information while keeping privacy, safety, and user trust central to the system design.
What we collect
Contact, location, usage, and emergency-response related information only where system features require it.
Why we collect
To support Human Firewall safety workflows, improve reliability, and connect users with needed assistance.
Visibility
Readable, internal, and easy to review.
Quick data handling summary
A compact overview of common information categories and why they may be needed.
| Category | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Contact and profile | Support, communication, and Human Firewall enrolment interactions |
| Location data | Emergency workflows, live-location sharing, and responder support |
| Usage and diagnostics | Reliability, quality, and security improvements |
| Support and response data | Operational coordination and incident continuity |
Your choices matter
Introduction
A quick overview of why this policy exists and what it covers.
GEAR operates the IKSHA Human Firewall ecosystem to protect, support, and connect people during emergencies and safety-critical situations. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, shared, and protected when people use the website, wearable-related services, support channels, and Human Firewall workflows.
Information we may collect
Examples of information that may be needed to operate safety and response workflows.
Depending on the features a user chooses to use, GEAR may collect profile details, contact details, trusted-contact information, device and app information, approximate or precise location data for emergency workflows, service or support requests, responder coordination data, and usage or diagnostic information needed to keep the platform reliable and secure.
How information is used
Information supports Human Firewall response, communication, and platform improvement.
Information may be used to deliver safety alerts, enable live-location sharing, connect users with support or responder networks, improve reliability, maintain platform security, investigate misuse, communicate updates, and comply with legal or safety obligations.
Sharing and disclosure
Information may be shared only where needed to provide protection or meet obligations.
GEAR may share information when necessary to provide requested safety features, such as trusted contacts, verified responders, service providers, operational partners, or authorities where required by law or safety needs. Information may also be shared with infrastructure or support vendors acting on behalf of GEAR under appropriate controls.
Location and emergency features
Location permissions matter because they support core emergency response functions.
Location-related information may be processed when a user activates SOS, live-location sharing, or other emergency workflows. Users should review device permission settings carefully. Disabling location permissions may affect important Human Firewall functionality.
Data security and retention
Reasonable security controls and retention limits help protect users and the platform.
GEAR uses reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect user information and limit unauthorized access. Information may be retained only for as long as needed to operate the service, resolve disputes, investigate incidents, meet legal requirements, or protect users and the platform.
User choices and rights
Users can contact GEAR about access, correction, deletion, and privacy questions.
Users may contact GEAR to request help regarding access, correction, deletion, or privacy-related questions, subject to applicable law and operational requirements. Users can also manage some permissions, such as location access, directly from their device settings.
Third-party services and updates
Operational partners may be involved, and the policy can change over time.
GEAR may rely on third-party services such as messaging, hosting, analytics, mapping, app-distribution platforms, or operational partners. Their handling of data may be governed by their own policies. GEAR may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, and the latest version will be posted on this page with a revised last-updated date.