Privacy Policy for Personal Home Assistant with Raspberry Pi and Google Assistant Integration

Last Updated: May 1, 2023

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how the Personal Home Assistant with Raspberry Pi and Google Assistant Integration (hereinafter referred to as “the Assistant”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you interact with it. This policy is specifically intended for personal use only and is not meant to be applied to commercial applications.

By using the Assistant, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms set forth herein, please do not use the Assistant.

2. Information Collection

The Assistant collects the following types of information:

2.1. Voice Commands: When you interact with the Assistant using voice commands, the Assistant will collect and process your voice data to understand and respond to your requests.

2.2. Device Information: The Assistant may collect information about the devices you use to interact with it, including but not limited to, the type of device, operating system, and unique device identifiers.

2.3. Usage Data: The Assistant may collect usage data, such as the time and date of your interactions, to help improve its performance and provide a better user experience.

3. Information Usage

The Assistant uses the information collected for the following purposes:

3.1. To provide and maintain the functionality of the Assistant, including responding to your requests and controlling connected IoT devices.

3.2. To improve the performance and user experience of the Assistant by analyzing usage data and making necessary updates or modifications.

3.3. To troubleshoot and provide support when necessary.

4. Information Sharing

The Assistant integrates with Google Assistant, which means that some of the information collected by the Assistant, such as voice commands, may be shared with Google to provide the requested services. Please review Google’s Privacy Policy to understand how they handle your information.

No other third parties will have access to your information collected by the Assistant, and your information will not be sold, rented, or shared for marketing purposes.

5. Information Storage and Security

The Assistant stores your information on a secure Raspberry Pi device. Reasonable measures have been implemented to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, it is important to note that no method of electronic storage or transmission is entirely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed of any changes. Your continued use of the Assistant after any changes are made to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

7. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact the device owner or administrator.

Please note that this privacy policy is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional legal advice.