Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Tangible Robots Inc ("Tangible Robots", "we", "us", or "our") operates the EggieNet Platform, a data collection management system used to coordinate, upload, manage, and annotate egocentric video footage captured for the purpose of training artificial intelligence models.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and license personal information and video data gathered through the EggieNet Platform and associated data collection activities.

Contact: [email protected]

2. Data We Collect

A. Account & Identity Data

When you create an account on EggieNet, we collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Encrypted password (hashed; we cannot read it)
• Organization affiliation
• Date and time you consented to this Privacy Policy
• Login history and activity logs

B. Egocentric Video Footage

This video footage may incidentally capture:

• Faces of the data collector and bystanders
• Hands and body movements of the data collector
• Physical environments (indoor and outdoor spaces)
• Objects, tools, and items in the environment
• Text visible in the environment (signs, labels, screens)

C. Metadata

• Video file name, size, duration, and format
• Upload timestamps
• Camera type and recording settings (where available)
• Session annotations and labels
• Equipment assignment records

D. Platform Usage Data

• IP address at login and upload
• Browser and device type
• Pages visited within the platform
• Actions taken (uploads, annotations, downloads)

3. How We Collect Data

Data is collected through the following means:

• Organized collection sessions: Tangible Robots coordinates data collection activities where participants record video according to specific instructions
• Equipment loan program: Tangible Robots may provide cameras and recording equipment to participants for data collection activities
• Account registration: Information provided when creating an account on the platform

All participants in data collection activities are made aware of the recording and provide explicit consent prior to participation.

4. Why We Collect This Data

We collect egocentric video data for the following purposes:

• AI model training: The primary purpose is to build large-scale datasets used to train, fine-tune, and evaluate artificial intelligence and machine learning models, particularly models relating to computer vision, activity recognition, and embodied AI
• Dataset creation and curation: Organizing, annotating, and labeling video footage to create structured training datasets
• Research and development: Internal and collaborative AI research

5. Sharing of Data CCPA

Who We Share Data With

• AI/ML companies: Technology companies building AI models who license our datasets for training purposes
• Academic institutions: Universities and research labs conducting AI research
• Cloud infrastructure providers: Secure cloud storage and transmission
• Platform service providers: Email delivery services for transactional emails

What We Do NOT Do

• We do not sell your data
• We do not sell your name, email, or account credentials
• We do not share data with advertisers
• We do not share data with law enforcement without a valid legal order
• We do not share raw, unprocessed footage — only anonymized datasets

6. Anonymization & Privacy Protections

What We Blur or Remove

All video footage undergoes processing to:

• Faces: All faces appearing in video footage are automatically detected and blurred using computer vision technology
• Names on items: Any visible text on objects (name badges, personalized items, branded clothing with names) is blurred
• Phone and screen content: All visible phone screens, computer monitors, tablets, and other displays are blurred to prevent exposure of private messages, contacts, or sensitive information
• Written names: Any visible written names on documents, whiteboards, signs, or other surfaces are blurred
• Vehicle license plates: License plates appearing in footage are blurred

Audio Processing

We do not collect audio. All audio is automatically deleted before any footage is processed or shared. No audio content is ever retained in processed datasets. Private conversations, voices, and ambient audio are permanently removed upon upload.

Limitations

While we apply best-effort automated and manual anonymization processes, no technology is 100% perfect. We continuously improve our anonymization pipeline. If you discover identifiable information in any dataset, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

7. Your Rights CCPA

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

You may request a copy of all personal data we hold about you by emailing [email protected].

Right to Deletion (Right to Erasure)

You may request deletion of your account and personal information at any time. You can delete your account directly from your account settings in the EggieNet platform, or by emailing [email protected].

Note: Deletion removes your name, email, and account credentials. Anonymized video footage that has already been processed and included in shared datasets cannot be retroactively removed from those datasets, as it no longer contains any identifying information linking it to you.

Right to Withdraw Consent

You may withdraw your consent at any time by deleting your account or contacting us. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

Right to Rectification

You may update your account information (name, email) through your profile settings at any time.

Right to Data Portability

You may request an export of your account data in a machine-readable format by contacting [email protected].

How to Exercise Your Rights

Email [email protected] with your request. We will respond within 45 days (extendable by 45 days with notice).

8. California Residents — Your Rights Under CCPA CCPA

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you specific rights:

Right to Know

You have the right to know what categories of personal information we collect, the purposes for collection, the categories of third parties we share with, and whether we sell your information. This Privacy Policy fulfills that disclosure.

Categories of Personal Information Collected

• Identifiers (name, email, IP address)
• Internet or network activity (login history, page views)
• Sensory data (visual information — video footage, no audio)
• Professional/employment information (organization affiliation)

Do Not Sell My Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. If you have any questions regarding data sharing, contact [email protected] with subject "Do Not Sell My Data". We do not discriminate against users who exercise their privacy rights.

Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not deny services, charge different prices, or provide a different quality of service because you exercised your privacy rights.

9. Data Retention

• Account data: Retained while your account is active. Deleted within 30 days of an account deletion request.
• Raw video footage: Retained for up to 24 months after upload, then permanently deleted from our systems.
• Processed/anonymized datasets: Retained indefinitely as they contain no personally identifying information.
• Activity logs: Retained for 12 months for security and compliance purposes.
• Consent records: Retained for 7 years to demonstrate compliance with applicable law.

10. Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement industry-standard protections including:

• All data transmitted over HTTPS (TLS encryption)
• Passwords hashed using bcrypt (industry-standard one-way hashing)
• Role-based access control — only authorized personnel access data
• Video files stored in encrypted cloud storage
• Regular security audits and vulnerability scanning
• Rate limiting on all authentication endpoints to prevent brute-force attacks

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities within 72 hours of discovery as required by applicable law.

11. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns:

• Email: [email protected]
• Subject lines to use:
  • "Data Access Request" — to receive a copy of your data
  • "Account Deletion Request" — to delete your account and data
  • "Do Not Sell My Data" — to opt out of data sharing
  • "Privacy Complaint" — for any privacy concern