Privacy Policy

Echoes of Muncie is a location-based augmented reality application that presents digital content at specific real-world locations. This Privacy Policy explains how information is used when you use the application.

Location and Augmented Reality Data

Echoes of Muncie uses your device's camera, sensors, and precise location to determine the position and orientation of your device and to place augmented reality content in the correct real-world location.

The application uses Google's ARCore Geospatial API and Visual Positioning System (VPS). These services may process information such as:

• Precise device location;
• Camera and visual sensor data;
• Device orientation and motion sensor data; and
• Technical information needed to operate ARCore and the Geospatial API.

This processing is necessary to determine where the device is located and which direction it is facing so that locative augmented reality content can be displayed accurately.

Google ARCore and Geospatial Services

Echoes of Muncie includes ARCore functionality provided by Google. To power geospatial augmented reality sessions, Google may process sensor data, including camera and location data.

Google's handling of information is governed by Google's own privacy policies and terms. You can learn more at:

• Google Privacy Policy
• How Google Play Services for AR handles your data

Permissions

Echoes of Muncie may request permission to use your device's camera and precise location. These permissions are required for the application's geospatial augmented reality features to function correctly.

You can change these permissions at any time through your device settings. Disabling camera or precise location access may prevent some or all augmented reality features from working.

How Information Is Used

Location, camera, and sensor information used by Echoes of Muncie is used for purposes related to providing the augmented reality experience, including locating the device, determining its orientation, and displaying digital content at the intended real-world locations.

Advertising and Sale of Personal Information

Echoes of Muncie does not use precise location or camera data for targeted advertising, and the application does not sell personal information.

Third-Party Services

The application relies on Google ARCore and related Google services to provide geospatial positioning and augmented reality functionality. Information processed by those services is subject to Google's applicable terms and privacy practices.

Children's Privacy

Echoes of Muncie is not intended to be a service directed to children under 13. Google's ARCore Geospatial API is not intended for use in applications that are directed to children under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated when the application's features, services, or data practices change. The date at the top of this page will be updated when revisions are made.

Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or the Mesa Verde Virtual Companion, please visit:

https://idialab.org

Email: idialab@bsu.edu