Privacy Policy

LAST UPDATED: APRIL 2026

⚠️ Legal & Educational Disclaimer

The content within Stay Safe Tips Elite, including martial arts techniques (Tang Soo Do) and security protocols, is provided by a 2nd Dan Tang Soo Do Instructor and professional Security Officers for educational and informational purposes only.

Practice Safely: All physical techniques should be practiced under the supervision of a parent or qualified professional. Consult a physician before starting any physical training.

Limitation of Liability: Elite App Studios, the instructor, and contributing security professionals bear no responsibility or liability for any injuries, legal issues, or damages resulting from the use or misuse of the information in this app. Training is at the user's own risk.

Stay Safe Tips Elite is committed to your safety and privacy. This policy explains how we handle data within the application environment.

1. Privacy & Zero Data Collection

We do not require user accounts. We do not collect, store, or share personal identifiers, names, or contact information on external servers.

2. SOS Hub & Location Services

The SOS Hub and Hospital Locator features require access to your location to function:

On-Device Processing: Your location is used strictly in real-time on your device to find nearby help.
No Tracking: Location data is never transmitted to us or any third party, and no location history is recorded.

3. Local Storage & Progress

Your Dojo achievements, XP, and badges are stored locally on your device. Clearing the app's cache or uninstalling it will permanently remove this data.

4. Third-Party Services

We use Google Play Services and AdMob to support the app. These services may collect anonymous technical data (e.g., device model, advertising ID) for analytics and ad delivery. Review their terms at the Google Privacy Policy.

5. Families & Children

Stay Safe Tips Elite is an educational tool for all ages. We strongly recommend that children and minors use the training modules under **parental supervision** to ensure techniques are practiced safely. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

6. Permissions

Internet: To stream professional Dojo video lessons, receive threat radar updates, and access live travel safety data.
Location: Strictly for emergency hospital searches via the SOS Hub and real-time safety advisories.

7. AI Integration & Travel Hub

The Travel Hub and AI Threat Advisor utilize Google Gemini AI and external safety databases.

Data Handling: No personal or background location data is sent to these AI services. Only the specific location names (City/Country) manually entered by the user are processed to generate safety insights.
Information Nature: AI-generated travel advice is for informational purposes and should be verified with official government travel advisories.

8. Contact Us

For questions regarding this policy, contact:

Staysafetipselite@gmail.com