BIANEYE Privacy Policy & Data Disclaimer
⚠️ Important Notice
BIANEYE is an educational technology demonstration. It is not a certified intelligence product, law enforcement tool, or government surveillance system. BIANEYE does not conduct surveillance — it aggregates and displays publicly available, open-source data feeds that are freely accessible to anyone on the internet.
1. What BIANEYE Is
BIANEYE is a web-based open-source intelligence (OSINT) dashboard that:
- Displays publicly available CCTV camera feeds from government traffic agencies
- Shows publicly broadcast ADS-B aircraft transponder data
- Visualizes publicly published earthquake, weather, and natural disaster data
- Aggregates publicly available news and conflict event data
- Renders this information on interactive maps and a 3D globe
🔑 Key Point: Every single data source used by BIANEYE is publicly available, free, and accessible to anyone without authentication. BIANEYE does not access any private, classified, or restricted data.
2. Data We Do NOT Collect
BIANEYE does not collect, store, transmit, or process any of the following:
- Personal information — no names, emails, phone numbers, or addresses
- Account data — there are no user accounts, logins, or registrations
- Location data — we do not track your physical location
- Usage analytics — no tracking pixels, analytics scripts, or telemetry
- Cookies — BIANEYE does not set tracking cookies (only a localStorage flag to remember you accepted the disclaimer)
- IP addresses — we do not log or store your IP address
- Device fingerprints — no device identification or fingerprinting
🔒 Zero Data Collection: BIANEYE is a static website hosted on GitHub Pages. There is no backend server, no database, and no data collection infrastructure. All processing happens entirely in your browser.
3. Browser Local Storage
BIANEYE uses your browser's localStorage (not cookies) to store minimal preferences locally on your device:
| Key | Purpose | Contains Personal Data? |
|---|---|---|
bianeye_web_disclaimer |
Remembers that you accepted the entry disclaimer | No |
bianeye_theme |
Your light/dark theme preference | No |
You can clear this data at any time by clearing your browser's site data for biantech.org. No data is sent to any server.
4. Third-Party Data Sources
BIANEYE fetches data directly from the following public APIs. When you use BIANEYE, your browser makes direct requests to these services. BIAN does not proxy, intercept, or log these requests.
| Source | Data Type | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| USGS Earthquake API | Seismic events | U.S. Geological Survey (US Gov) |
| NASA EONET | Natural disaster events | NASA (US Gov) |
| GDELT Project | Global news & conflict events | GDELT (Academic/Research) |
| ADS-B Exchange / OpenSky | Aircraft positions (publicly broadcast) | Community / OpenSky Network |
| disease.sh | Global health statistics | Open-source community project |
| Open-Meteo | Weather data | Open-Meteo (Open-source) |
| data.gov.sg | Singapore traffic camera images | Singapore Government |
| TfL (Transport for London) | London JamCam traffic images | UK Government / TfL |
| WSDOT | Washington State traffic cameras | Washington State DOT (US Gov) |
| ReliefWeb | Humanitarian alerts | UN OCHA |
| RestCountries | Country metadata | Open-source community project |
| Wikipedia API | Location context articles | Wikimedia Foundation |
| CesiumJS / Bing Maps | 3D globe imagery & terrain | Cesium / Microsoft |
| OpenStreetMap / Leaflet | 2D map tiles | OpenStreetMap Foundation |
Each of these services has its own privacy policy and terms of use. When your browser requests data from these services, their servers may log your IP address according to their own policies. BIAN has no control over this and does not receive this information.
⚠️ Note: By using BIANEYE, you acknowledge that your browser will make direct HTTP requests to the third-party APIs listed above. These third parties may log your IP address per their own privacy policies.
5. CCTV Camera Feeds
BIANEYE displays traffic camera images from government transportation agencies. These are important facts about this feature:
- All cameras are government-operated: These are public traffic monitoring cameras operated by government transportation departments (Singapore LTA, UK TfL, Washington State DOT)
- All feeds are publicly available: Every camera feed displayed is accessible via official government open data APIs that are published for public use
- BIANEYE does not operate any cameras: We do not own, control, or operate any surveillance cameras
- No recording or storage: BIANEYE does not record, save, archive, or store any camera images. Images are fetched live and displayed temporarily in your browser
- No facial recognition: BIANEYE does not perform any facial recognition, person identification, vehicle tracking, or any form of individual identification
- No enhancement or analysis of individuals: Camera images are displayed as-is from government sources. No AI processing is applied to identify or track individuals
📷 Camera Data Flow: Government API → Your Browser → Screen display. That's it. No data passes through BIAN servers, no images are stored anywhere.
6. Aircraft Tracking Data
BIANEYE displays aircraft positions using publicly broadcast ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) transponder signals:
- ADS-B is a public broadcast: Aircraft transmit their position on the 1090 MHz frequency, which is unencrypted and legally receivable by anyone with appropriate equipment
- Data is aggregated by community networks: Services like ADS-B Exchange and OpenSky Network aggregate these public signals
- Military aircraft filtering is based on publicly known transponder codes: No classified or restricted data is used
- No tracking of individuals: Aircraft data shows commercial flights and public transponder data — it does not identify passengers or crew
7. What BIANEYE Does NOT Do
To be absolutely clear, BIANEYE does not:
- Conduct surveillance on any individual, group, or organization
- Access any private, classified, or restricted data sources
- Perform facial recognition or biometric analysis
- Track, identify, or profile any person
- Record, store, or archive any surveillance footage
- Intercept communications or network traffic
- Hack, scrape, or illegally access any system
- Provide intelligence products to any government, military, or law enforcement agency
- Sell, share, or distribute any data to any third party
- Use any paid, restricted, or authentication-required APIs
8. Intended Use & Restrictions
BIANEYE is intended for:
- Educational purposes: Learning about open-source intelligence, geospatial analysis, and data visualization
- Technology demonstration: Showcasing what can be built with free, public APIs and modern web technologies
- Situational awareness: General awareness of publicly available global events (earthquakes, weather, etc.)
BIANEYE must not be used for:
- Stalking, harassment, or tracking of individuals
- Any illegal surveillance activities
- Making operational decisions that could affect public safety
- Any purpose that violates local, state, national, or international law
- Misrepresentation as a law enforcement or intelligence agency tool
- Any commercial intelligence-gathering operations
⚠️ Misuse Warning: Users are solely responsible for how they use BIANEYE. Any misuse of publicly displayed data for illegal purposes, including but not limited to stalking, harassment, or unauthorized surveillance, is strictly prohibited and may violate applicable laws.
9. Accuracy & Reliability Disclaimer
BIANEYE aggregates data from multiple third-party sources. We make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any data displayed.
- Camera feeds may be offline, delayed, or show outdated images
- Aircraft positions may be delayed, inaccurate, or incomplete
- Earthquake magnitudes and locations are preliminary estimates from USGS
- Threat analysis scores are algorithmic estimates, not professional assessments
- GDELT conflict data is based on automated news processing and may contain errors
- Data feeds may be interrupted, rate-limited, or discontinued by providers at any time
⚠️ Do NOT rely on BIANEYE for safety-critical decisions. For emergencies, contact local emergency services. For weather warnings, use official meteorological services. For earthquake alerts, use official geological survey notifications.
10. Limitation of Liability
BIANEYE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
BIAN, its developers, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for:
- Any damages arising from the use or inability to use BIANEYE
- Any inaccuracies in data displayed from third-party sources
- Any actions taken based on information shown in BIANEYE
- Any third-party data source outages or changes
- Any unauthorized use of BIANEYE by third parties
- Any consequences of using BIANEYE data for any purpose
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL BIAN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, regardless of the cause of action or theory of liability.
11. Indemnification
By using BIANEYE, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BIAN, its developers, officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from:
- Your use of BIANEYE
- Your violation of these terms or any applicable law
- Your misuse of any data displayed by BIANEYE
- Any claim that your use of BIANEYE caused damage to a third party
12. Children's Privacy
BIANEYE does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children under 13 years of age. Since BIANEYE collects zero personal data and requires no registration, there is no data to protect. However, parental guidance is recommended as BIANEYE displays real-world events including conflict data and natural disasters.
13. International Users
BIANEYE is hosted on GitHub Pages and accessible globally. Users are solely responsible for ensuring their use of BIANEYE complies with all applicable laws and regulations in their jurisdiction. Some jurisdictions may have specific laws regarding the viewing or use of open-source intelligence data — it is your responsibility to be aware of and comply with these laws.
14. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy and Data Disclaimer at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of BIANEYE after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
15. Contact
If you have questions, concerns, or legal inquiries regarding BIANEYE or this policy:
- Email: ltdbiantech@gmail.com
- Website: biantech.org/contact
For data source concerns, please contact the respective third-party provider directly (see Section 4).
16. Governing Law
This policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from the use of BIANEYE shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution mechanisms available under applicable law.
Acceptance
By clicking "ENTER BIANEYE" on the disclaimer screen, or by continuing to use BIANEYE, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy and Data Disclaimer, as well as BIAN's Terms of Service.