Hawkeye EDS
Hawkeye EDS

Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Privacy

At Hawkeye EDS, we take privacy seriously. We believe that effective security should never come at the expense of individual privacy rights.

Data Collection

We collect only the data necessary to provide our security services:

  • Video footage from security cameras (processed on-device)
  • Alert and incident data
  • User account information
  • System usage and performance metrics

How We Use Data

Your data is used exclusively for:

  • Threat detection and alert generation
  • Emergency response coordination
  • System improvement and model training
  • Compliance and reporting requirements

Data Protection

We protect your data through:

  • End-to-end encryption for all data transmission
  • On-device processing to minimize data exposure
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • Strict access controls and authentication

Compliance

Hawkeye EDS is compliant with FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR, and other relevant privacy regulations. We never use facial recognition technology or collect personally identifiable information without explicit consent.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Request data deletion
  • Opt out of non-essential data collection
  • Receive data portability

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@hawkeyeeds.com

Last updated: January 2025

Privacy by Design

At Hawkeye EDS, we believe that effective security and strong privacy protections are not mutually exclusive—they're complementary. Our system is built from the ground up with privacy as a core design principle, not an afterthought.

On-Device Processing

Unlike cloud-based video analysis systems that send your camera footage to remote servers, Hawkeye EDS processes all video analysis on-device at your facility. Your camera footage never leaves your premises unless you explicitly choose to share it.

This architecture provides multiple benefits: enhanced privacy protection, reduced bandwidth requirements, lower latency for faster detection, and continued operation even if internet connectivity is lost.

No Facial Recognition

Hawkeye EDS does not use facial recognition technology. We don't identify individuals, we don't track people's movements, and we don't build databases of who goes where. Our system detects objects (weapons), not people.

This approach protects individual privacy while still providing effective threat detection. You get the security benefits without the privacy concerns associated with facial recognition systems.

Regulatory Compliance

Hawkeye EDS is designed to comply with major privacy regulations including FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) for schools, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) for healthcare facilities, GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for European operations, and CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) for California deployments.

We work with legal experts and privacy advocates to ensure our technology meets the highest standards for privacy protection. Regular audits verify our compliance with applicable regulations.

Data Minimization

We collect only the data necessary to provide our security services. Video footage is analyzed in real-time and discarded unless a threat is detected. Alert data includes only essential information: timestamp, location, threat type, and response actions taken.

You control data retention policies. Configure how long alert data is stored, who can access historical data, and when data should be automatically deleted. We provide tools to export data for compliance reporting or legal requirements.

Transparency and Control

You have complete visibility into what data is collected, how it's used, and who has access to it. Comprehensive audit logs track every access to your data. You can request data deletion at any time, and we provide tools to export your data in standard formats.

We believe privacy is a fundamental right, and we're committed to protecting that right while providing the security capabilities you need to keep people safe.