Privacy Policy for Red Hook Ferry Checker

Information We Collect

Voice Interactions

• When you use the Red Hook Ferry Checker skill, Amazon processes your voice commands to understand your requests about ferry schedules
• We do not store or retain recordings of your voice interactions
• All voice processing is handled by Amazon's Alexa service according to their privacy policies

Usage Data

• We may receive basic usage analytics from Amazon, such as:
  • Number of skill invocations
  • General geographic region (not specific location)
  • Error logs for troubleshooting purposes
• This data does not include personal identifying information

Information We Do NOT Collect

• Personal identifying information (name, address, phone number, email)
• Location data beyond what's necessary for ferry schedule requests
• Payment or financial information
• Contact lists or personal device information
• Voice recordings or transcripts

How We Use Information

Ferry Schedule Service

• Your requests are used solely to provide NYC Ferry schedule information from Red Hook terminal
• We access public NYC Ferry GTFS (General Transit Feed Specification) data to provide real-time schedules
• No personal data is required to use this service

Service Improvement

• Anonymous usage statistics help us improve the skill's functionality
• Error logs help us identify and fix technical issues

Information Sharing

We Do Not Share Personal Information

• We do not sell, rent, or share any personal information with third parties
• We do not use your data for advertising or marketing purposes

Public Data Sources

• Ferry schedule information comes from publicly available NYC Ferry GTFS feeds
• No personal information is transmitted to these data sources

Data Storage and Security

Minimal Data Storage

• We do not store personal information or voice recordings
• Only anonymous usage logs may be temporarily stored for troubleshooting
• All data transmission uses secure, encrypted connections

Amazon's Security

• Voice processing and skill interactions are secured by Amazon's Alexa platform
• Amazon's privacy and security policies apply to all voice interactions

Your Privacy Rights

Control Your Data

• You can disable or delete the Red Hook Ferry Checker skill at any time through your Alexa app
• Deleting the skill removes any associated usage data
• You can review and delete your Alexa voice recordings through your Amazon account settings

No Account Required

• This skill does not require account creation or personal information
• All functionality is available without providing personal data

Children's Privacy

This skill is designed for general audiences and does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The skill provides public transportation information suitable for all ages.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Any changes will be reflected in the "Effective Date" above. Continued use of the skill after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Third-Party Services

NYC Ferry Data

• This skill uses publicly available NYC Ferry schedule data
• NYC Ferry's privacy policies apply to their data services
• We do not share user information with NYC Ferry

Amazon Alexa

• This skill operates on Amazon's Alexa platform
• Amazon's Alexa Privacy Policy applies to all voice interactions
• Review Amazon's privacy policies at: https://www.amazon.com/privacy

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or the Red Hook Ferry Checker skill:

• Skill Management: Disable through your Alexa app settings
• Amazon Privacy: Contact Amazon customer service for Alexa-related privacy questions

Compliance

This skill and privacy policy comply with:

• Amazon's Alexa Skills Kit policies
• General data protection best practices
• Applicable privacy regulations for voice assistant applications