Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

Introduction

Exhibit Kinematics Inc. ("Exhibit Kinematics," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our forensic gait analysis platform and services.

Given the sensitive nature of forensic analysis, we implement stringent security measures and adhere to the highest standards of data protection, including compliance with applicable law enforcement and government agency requirements.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name, email address, and phone number
  • Organization name, type, and role
  • Account credentials and authentication information
  • Payment and billing information
  • Communication preferences

Forensic Data

When you use our platform, we process:

  • Video footage and image data uploaded for analysis
  • Biometric gait analysis data and derived measurements
  • Case metadata, annotations, and investigative notes
  • Analysis results and confidence metrics

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our services:

  • IP address, browser type, and operating system
  • Usage patterns, feature utilization, and system performance metrics
  • Audit logs and access records
  • Error reports and diagnostic information

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our forensic analysis platform
  • Process your transactions and manage your account
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Ensure system security and prevent unauthorized access
  • Maintain comprehensive audit trails for chain of custody
  • Comply with legal obligations and law enforcement requests
  • Improve our algorithms and develop new features
  • Send administrative communications and service updates
  • Conduct research to validate and improve our methodology

Data Security and Retention

Security Measures

We implement industry-leading security measures to protect your information:

  • End-to-end encryption for data in transit and at rest (AES-256)
  • Multi-factor authentication and role-based access controls
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • SOC 2 Type II compliance and FedRAMP authorization (for government deployments)
  • Continuous monitoring and intrusion detection systems
  • Physical security controls at data center facilities

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Forensic analysis data is retained according to your organization's policies and applicable legal requirements, with secure deletion available upon request.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information
  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our platform, subject to strict confidentiality agreements
  • Legal Compliance: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or government request
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with advance notice to affected users
  • Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Exhibit Kinematics, our users, or the public

Forensic data uploaded to our platform remains under your organization's control and is never shared with other customers or used for purposes outside your authorized use case.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Government and Law Enforcement Use

Our platform is designed for use by law enforcement agencies, government entities, and authorized organizations conducting forensic analysis. We recognize the unique privacy and security requirements of these deployments:

  • On-premises deployment options maintain complete data sovereignty
  • Compliance with CJIS Security Policy, ITAR, and other relevant regulations
  • Support for agency-specific data retention and destruction policies
  • Comprehensive audit logging for evidentiary chain of custody
  • Integration with existing access control and authentication systems

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage data:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and platform functionality
  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand system usage and identify issues
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit platform functionality.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where we or our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through standard contractual clauses, Privacy Shield frameworks (where applicable), and other approved transfer mechanisms. For government and law enforcement customers, we offer regional data residency options to comply with local data sovereignty requirements.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we will provide additional notice such as email notification to registered users.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Mail: Exhibit Kinematics Inc., Privacy Officer, Hyde Park, Chicago IL

For data protection inquiries in the EU, you may also contact your local data protection authority.