Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 6, 2025 Effective Date: November 6, 2025 Version: 1.0

1. Introduction

Welcome to Omni ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Omni (the "App"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the App.

Contact Information:
Email: omniworldimmersion@gmail.com
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date of this Privacy Policy. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on the App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

Account Registration:

Content You Create:

Profile Information:

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Device Information:

Usage Data:

Media Metadata (EXIF Data):

With Your Explicit Consent Only: When you grant EXIF consent during upload, we collect and store the following metadata from your photos and videos:

Camera and Device Information:

Photo Settings:

Date and Time:

Location Data (GPS):

Image Properties:

Video-Specific Metadata:

Without EXIF Consent: If you do not consent to EXIF extraction:

Important: EXIF consent is requested before each upload. You can choose to grant or deny consent for each post individually.

2.3 Location Data

We collect location data ONLY with your explicit consent in the following ways:

Camera-Based Location Collection:

From Photo EXIF Data (Consent Required):

Manual Entry:

Geocoding:

Location Permissions:

What We Do NOT Collect:

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

3.1 Provide and Improve Services

3.2 EXIF Data Processing

When You Grant EXIF Consent:

EXIF Data Filtering:

Data Accuracy: We make no guarantees about the accuracy of:

3.2 Communication

3.3 Security and Fraud Prevention

3.4 Analytics and Improvement

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Public Information

The following information is publicly visible:

4.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We share data with:

Firebase (Google Cloud Platform)

Authentication Providers

Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to:

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity. We will notify you of any such change.

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Storage Location

5.2 Security Measures

Technical Safeguards:

Access Controls:

Data Protection:

5.3 Data Retention

We retain your data:

5.4 Content Moderation and Reporting

Automated Moderation:

Report Data Storage:

Human Review Process:

Appeals Process:

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

6.2 Account Settings

You can control:

6.3 Delete Your Account

To delete your account:

  1. Go to Settings > Account
  2. Select "Delete Account"
  3. Confirm deletion

What Happens:

6.4 Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of:

7. Children's Privacy

Omni is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. International Users

8.1 Data Transfers

If you access Omni from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

Our App is operated from Canada and uses servers located in the United States (Google Firebase). If you access our App from outside Canada or the USA, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in these countries.

8.2 Adequacy and Safeguards

9. Your Rights

9.1 General Rights

You have the right to:

9.2 Canadian Privacy Rights (PIPEDA)

If you are in Canada, you have:

9.3 US State Privacy Rights

9.3.1 California (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have:

9.3.2 Other US States

Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and other states with privacy laws have similar rights including access, deletion, correction, and opt-out rights.

9.4 GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you also have:

9.5 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at omniworldimmersion@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within:

We may require verification of your identity before processing your request. You may also designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

10.1 External Links

Our App may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10.2 Third-Party SDKs

We use the following third-party services:

11. Cookies and Tracking

11.1 What We Use

Local Storage:

Analytics:

11.2 What We Don't Use

We do NOT use:

12. Data Processing Activities

12.1 EXIF Consent and User Control

Explicit Consent Requirement:

Visual Indicators:

What Happens Without Consent:

User Controls:

EXIF Data Transparency:

12.2 Media Processing

Image Processing:

EXIF Extraction Process:

  1. Consent Check: Before any EXIF processing, user must explicitly consent
  2. Initial Extraction: Raw EXIF data read from image files
  3. Data Filtering: Sensitive fields removed (serial numbers, user comments, personal identifiers)
  4. GPS Processing:
    • Latitude/longitude extracted and validated
    • Coordinate format standardized
    • Altitude, speed, and direction data preserved
    • GPS timestamp processed
  5. Camera Data: Make, model, lens, settings extracted
  6. Storage: Filtered EXIF stored securely with post data

Video Processing:

Compass and Direction Data:

File Size Limits:

12.3 Location Processing

GPS Data Extraction (Consent Required):

Direction and Bearing:

Geocoding:

Location Accuracy:

Location Privacy:

13. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information:

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. We will notify you of material changes via:

Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: omniworldimmersion@gmail.com
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Response Time: We aim to respond within 30 days

For Privacy Rights Requests:

Complaints:

16. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

17. Automated Decision Making

We do NOT use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or significantly affects you.

18. Additional Information

18.1 Guest Mode

If you use the app without an account (Guest Mode):

18.2 Social Features

When you interact with others:

18.3 Data Minimization

We practice data minimization:

Acceptance

By using Omni, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

Last Updated: November 6, 2025
Version: 1.0

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