Data Usage & Sharing Policy
DMAC Foundation – GetHomeSafe App
Last Updated: 12/2/2025
The DMAC Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is committed to protecting your privacy and using your information responsibly. This Data Usage & Sharing Policy explains how the GetHomeSafe app (“App,” “we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, stores, and shares data.
The GetHomeSafe app is provided free of charge, and user data is used only to support functionality, safety features, and program improvement. We do not sell data, and we do not share it for advertising.
1. Data We Collect
Depending on how you use the App, we may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information You Provide
Name or nickname
Phone number
Email address
Optional profile information
b. Device & Technical Data
Device type and operating system
App version and usage interactions
Crash logs or performance data
c. Location Information (Only If You Enable It)
Real-time location for safety alerts
Location-sharing with your chosen emergency contacts
Location data is used only when safety features are active and only for the purpose of helping you stay safe.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use data to:
Operate and improve the App
Support safety features, including real-time alerts
Contact your designated emergency contacts if you trigger a safety action
Troubleshoot problems and enhance app performance
Understand how the App is used to improve its design and functionality
Support the DMAC Foundation’s mission of youth safety and overdose prevention
We do not use your data for marketing or advertising purposes.
3. How We Share Your Data
We share data only when necessary and never for profit.
We may share your data with:
a. Emergency Contacts You Select
When you trigger a safety alert, your chosen contacts may receive:
Your name or nickname
Your message or status
Your real-time location (if enabled)
You control who is added or removed as an emergency contact.
b. Trusted Service Providers
We may use secure third-party tools to support:
App hosting and cloud storage
Crash reporting and technical support
Basic analytics to improve safety and functionality
These providers are required to protect your data and cannot use it for their own purposes.
c. Law Enforcement or Safety Authorities (Only When Legally Required)
We may share data if:
A valid legal request is received
Immediate harm or danger is suspected
You consent to such disclosure
We do not voluntarily provide data unless required by law or necessary for user safety.
4. How We Protect Your Data
We use industry-standard safeguards to protect your data, including:
Encryption where appropriate
Secure servers and cloud environments
Access limitations for authorized personnel only
Regular monitoring for security vulnerabilities
While no system is 100% secure, we take every reasonable step to protect user information.
5. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain user data only as long as needed to:
Operate the App
Deliver safety features
Comply with legal obligations
You may delete the App at any time, and locally stored data will be removed from your device.
6. Your Choices & Controls
You may:
Update or delete personal information
Disable certain permissions in your device settings
Delete the App at any time, removing local data
If you need assistance updating or removing your information, contact us anytime.
7. Children’s Privacy
The App is intended for users 13 years and older.
For minors under 18, parental or guardian guidance is recommended when setting up emergency contacts or safety features.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect improvements or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date will show the most recent version.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about how your data is used or shared, please contact:
DMAC Foundation
A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Email: dmacenterprisesinc@gmail.com
Phone:253-330-2526
Website: THE DMAC FOUNDATION