SurveyCairn for iOS
Privacy Policy
This policy describes how SurveyCairn handles information in the iOS application. SurveyCairn is an independent application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by KoboToolbox or KoboCollect.
Summary
SurveyCairn is designed to collect and synchronize research data with a server selected by the person or organization using the application. The application does not sell personal information, use advertising identifiers, or include advertising analytics. Information entered into a form is handled according to the deployment’s research protocol and server configuration.
Information handled by the app
| Information | Why it is handled |
|---|---|
| Server address, account details, and access tokens | To authenticate with the KoboToolbox-compatible or OpenRosa server selected by the user. Credentials are stored using iOS-provided secure storage where supported. |
| Forms, form resources, and lookup data | To render questionnaires and support offline fieldwork. Downloaded materials remain on the device until removed by the user or the app. |
| Survey answers and draft records | To preserve work locally and prepare submissions. Drafts and queued submissions are stored on the device and may be sent to the configured server when the user synchronizes. |
| Photos, video, audio, signatures, and files | Only when requested by a form or initiated by the user. These materials may be attached to a submission and transmitted to the configured server. |
| Location and device sensors | Only when a form requests a location, route, area, compass reading, or another supported sensor value and the user grants the corresponding iOS permission. |
Where information goes
SurveyCairn sends information only to the server selected and configured by the user, such as a KoboToolbox-compatible or OpenRosa service, and to any ODK Central service explicitly configured for entity synchronization. Those services operate under their own privacy notices, terms, access controls, and retention policies. SurveyCairn does not control how an organization administers its server or research project.
Permissions
iOS may ask for access to the camera, microphone, photos, location, or motion-related capabilities. The application requests these permissions only for corresponding field-collection features. A permission can be changed at any time in iOS Settings; disabling it may prevent a form from collecting the associated value.
Retention and deletion
Local forms, drafts, media, logs, and queued submissions remain on the device until the user or an authorized organization administrator removes them, or the application is deleted. Once submitted, the configured server and the responsible research organization determine server-side retention and deletion. Users should follow their organization’s data-management and participant-protection procedures.
Children and sensitive research data
SurveyCairn is a general-purpose research tool, not a service directed to children. Research teams are responsible for obtaining any required consent, minimizing sensitive data, protecting the device, and configuring server access appropriately for their study.
Changes and questions
This policy may be updated when the application’s data practices change. The date above identifies the current version. For setup and privacy questions, consult the Support page and contact the developer through the public project profile or the support contact shown with the App Store distribution.