Last updated: April 2025 · ISO 27001 & GDPR Compliant
⚠️ Medical Disclaimer
This application is an educational resource only and is not a medical device, clinical decision support tool, or substitute for professional medical training or advice. In any real life-threatening situation, call emergency services immediately. The content in this app is based on published first aid guidelines and is intended for trained security professionals and lay responders for reference purposes only.
Excelsior Protect — Pocket EMT
This Privacy Policy explains how Excelsior Protect ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use the Pocket EMT application ("the App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and maintaining an information security management system aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 standards.
Excelsior Protect is the Data Controller for personal data processed through this application.
For all data protection enquiries, please contact:
📧 privacy@excelsiorprotect.com
We collect only the minimum personal data necessary for the App to function ("data minimisation" principle — GDPR Art. 5(1)(c)):
We do not collect health records, biometric data, or any special category data as defined under GDPR Art. 9.
We process your personal data on the following lawful bases (GDPR Art. 6):
Your data is used exclusively to:
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
We implement security measures aligned with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 to protect your data, including:
In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours and affected individuals without undue delay, in accordance with GDPR Art. 33–34.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected (GDPR Art. 5(1)(e)):
As a data subject, you have the following rights (GDPR Arts. 15–22):
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@excelsiorprotect.com. We will respond within 30 days.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national supervisory authority (e.g. CNPD in Portugal, ICO in the UK, CNIL in France).
The App uses localStorage (not cookies) to store your language preference and offline cache data on your device. This data:
If we introduce cookies in future, we will update this policy and seek appropriate consent.
Your data is processed and stored within the European Economic Area (EEA). Where we engage sub-processors outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, in accordance with GDPR Chapter V.
This app may request the following device permissions. Each permission is used solely for the stated purpose and is never used to collect or transmit personal data beyond what is described below:
📍 Location Services (Required for Emergency Use)
This app uses your device's location services for the following purposes:
Location data is processed on-device in real time and is never stored on our servers. It is only transmitted to emergency services if you explicitly initiate an emergency call.
🔔 Notifications
The app may receive emergency notifications and public safety alerts depending on your location. These are system-level alerts issued by government authorities (e.g. Wireless Emergency Alerts / EU-Alert) and are not generated or controlled by this app.
🚫 Camera — Not Used
This app does not request or use access to your device's camera. No camera permission is required or requested.
🔇 Microphone — Not Used
This app does not request or use access to your device's microphone.
✅ No Messaging Services
This app does not use SMS, iMessage, or any other messaging services.
You can manage all app permissions at any time via iOS Settings → Privacy & Security or your Android device's Settings → Apps → Permissions.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated to registered users via email or in-app notification at least 14 days before taking effect. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
The current version of this policy is always available within the App.
For any privacy-related questions, data subject requests, or security concerns:
© 2025 Excelsior Protect. All rights reserved.
This policy is compliant with GDPR (EU) 2016/679 and aligned with ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
To help you in an emergency, this app needs a couple of permissions. Here's exactly what's used and why:
Location
Used only when you activate the emergency location feature. Coordinates stay on your device and are never stored. Tap "Open Map" to send them to Google Maps so you can identify nearby streets or landmarks for the dispatcher.
Phone / Call
Emergency call buttons open your phone's dialler directly so you can reach services with one tap. No calls are made automatically.