Gopher Monitor Privacy Policy
Effective date: June 8, 2026
Gopher Monitor (“the App”) is developed by Dean’s Automation. This
Privacy Policy explains what information the App accesses and how it is
used.
NO ADVERTISING OR TRACKING
Gopher Monitor does not use personal information for advertising,
cross-app tracking, or sale. The App contains no advertising SDKs and no
third-party analytics SDKs.
The App does not access or use:
– Location data
– Advertising identifiers
– Contacts
– Photos or media libraries
– Health data
– Third-party behavioral tracking
CAMERA
The App requests camera access exclusively to scan QR codes that link
the App to a Gopher monitoring session. No photos or video are saved by
the App. Camera access is active only while the QR scanner is open.
LOCAL STORAGE
The App saves connection details and account credentials in local device
storage so the user does not have to re-link or sign in after every
launch. These values are sent only to the Gopher service when needed to
authenticate the account or monitoring session.
NETWORK AND SERVICE DATA
The App connects to the Gopher service at thegophergalaxy.com using
encrypted HTTPS and secure WebSocket connections. The service processes
account credentials, session authentication data, and operational fire
alarm signal data to provide the requested monitoring service.
The App does not sell this information or use it for advertising or
cross-app tracking.
BACKGROUND AUDIO
The App uses iOS background audio mode to continue playing audible
alarm, trouble, and supervisory alerts while the device is locked or
the App is backgrounded during an active monitoring session. The App
does not record audio.
DATA SECURITY
Network communications use encrypted HTTPS and secure WebSocket
connections. Users should protect their device passcode, account
credentials, and session QR codes.
CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Gopher Monitor is intended for professional fire alarm inspectors and
life-safety technicians. It is not directed to children under 13.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective
date.
CONTACT
Dean’s Automation
Gopher Monitor: https://thegophergalaxy.com/gopher-monitor
Support: https://thegophergalaxy.com/gopher-monitor/support