Bookbots: Privacy Policy

Bookbots is an augmented reality (AR) application developed by the Christchurch City Council and MAGGLE Creative, a digital studio based in Wellington, New Zealand. Bookbots uses the the camera on your smartphone or tablet to digitally impose customised AR experiences over the camera lense view. While using the Bookbots app, do not collect any personal or identifying data or analytics.

Camera Access for Augmented Reality (AR)
To provide an interactive and immersive experience, Bookbot Adventures uses your device's camera for augmented reality (AR) features. The camera allows us to overlay digital content onto your real-world environment, enhancing the gameplay and overall experience.

Why We Need Camera Access
The camera is essential for our AR functionality, which relies on real-time interaction between the virtual world and your surroundings. Without access to the camera, the app cannot properly render AR elements or track the environment.

No Data Collection or Sharing
We do not collect, store, or share any information or data captured through your camera. Any data processed is used solely within the app to enable AR features and remains on your device.

Use of TrueDepth API for Face Tracking
On iOS devices, we use the TrueDepth API for face tracking, allowing Bookbot Adventures to provide face filters and other interactive features. This API processes data related to your face’s movements, but none of this information is stored or shared with any third parties. The data is used in real time solely for the purpose of creating a more engaging and dynamic AR experience.

Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and we ensure that no personal data or camera information is saved or distributed beyond your device.

Access to device photo gallery

The Bookbots application may request access to your device photo gallery. Access to your photo gallery is required to save screenshots of the final interaction.

Updates/changes

This document is updated regularly and as necessary as Bookbot features are updated and new content is added. Updates to this document will be advised when the app is updated or through in app notifications.

If you have any questions or require any clarification please send request to contact@maggle.co.nz