Osprey Technology ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Osprey Smart Home mobile application ("the App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our App.
Summary: We collect only the minimum data needed to operate the App. We do not sell your data, do not show ads, and do not use tracking services.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information:
Email address (required for account creation)
First and last name (optional, for profile personalization)
Device and Home Data:
Smart home device identifiers (MAC addresses, device names)
Home and room configurations you create
Automation schedules and scene settings
Device control commands and preferences
Technical Data:
Authentication tokens (stored securely on your device)
App settings and preferences (theme, language, temperature unit)
2. Information We Do Not Collect
Location data (Bluetooth permission is used solely for device scanning)
Advertising identifiers
Browsing history or usage analytics
Health, financial, or biometric data
Contacts, photos, or other personal files
3. How We Use Your Information
Account management: To create and maintain your account
Device control: To communicate with and manage your smart home devices
Automation: To execute your scheduled scenes and automations
Voice assistant integration: To link with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant when you choose to do so
4. Data Storage and Security
Your credentials are stored using encrypted platform keystores on your device
All data transmitted between the App and our servers is encrypted via HTTPS
We do not store passwords in plain text
Authentication uses industry-standard JWT tokens
5. Third-Party Services
The App may integrate with the following third-party services at your request:
Amazon Alexa: For voice control of your devices (subject to Amazon's privacy policy)
Google Assistant: For voice control of your devices (subject to Google's privacy policy)
We do not share your personal data with any third parties for advertising, marketing, or analytics purposes.
6. Data Retention and Deletion
Your data is retained as long as your account is active
You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time by contacting us
Upon account deletion, all personal data will be permanently removed from our servers
7. Children's Privacy
The App is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
8. Permissions
Bluetooth: Required to discover and connect to smart home devices
Location: Required by Android for Bluetooth device scanning (we do not track or store your location)
Internet: Required to communicate with the smart home server
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to request data deletion, please contact us at: