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Broadband Mapping

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 30 July 2026  |  Last Updated: 30 July 2026

Broadband Mapping (“the App”) is operated by Enablers DMCC in support of the Montgomery County, MD Office of Broadband Programs broadband coverage study. The App enables volunteers to contribute anonymous broadband and cellular network measurements that help identify underserved areas and improve broadband planning.

1. Information We Collect

Location Information

  • Precise and approximate GPS location
  • Altitude, heading, speed, location accuracy and timestamps
  • Background location during active measurement sessions (with permission)

Network Information

  • Carrier and radio technology
  • Network availability and connection status
  • Wi‑Fi or Cellular connectivity
  • Where supported: signal strength, cell identifiers, network quality metrics and neighbouring cells

Speed Test Results

  • Download and upload speed
  • Latency, jitter and packet loss (where available)
  • Test server information and timestamp

Device & Session Information

  • Device model, operating system and app version
  • Anonymous device identifier used for service integrity
  • Session ID, travel mode, battery level and diagnostic information

2. Information We Do Not Collect

The App does not collect your name, email address, phone number, contacts, messages, photos, videos, files, call history or advertising identifiers.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Measure broadband coverage
  • Analyse network performance
  • Identify underserved areas
  • Improve application reliability
  • Generate anonymous coverage maps

4. How Information Is Shared

We do not sell your information. Data may be shared only with Montgomery County Office of Broadband Programs, authorised hosting providers, Measurement Lab (M‑Lab) for speed tests, and where required by law.

5. Data Storage & Security

Measurements are stored securely on your device before upload. We use reasonable administrative, organisational and technical safeguards to protect information. Production data transmission uses secure encrypted connections.

6. Data Retention

Measurement data is retained only as long as necessary to support the Broadband Mapping Study and associated reporting requirements. Anonymous aggregated data may be retained for research and reporting.

7. Your Choices

  • Start or stop sessions at any time.
  • Pause or resume collection.
  • Grant or revoke permissions in device settings.
  • Uninstall the app at any time.

8. Permissions Used

PermissionPurpose
Location (Foreground & Background)Associate network measurements with geographic locations during active sessions.
Motion & FitnessImprove travel activity detection where supported.
Cellular / Network InformationDetermine carrier, network technology and available network information supported by the operating system.
NotificationsDisplay the status of active measurement sessions and background collection.
Internet AccessUpload measurement data securely and perform speed tests.

9. Children’s Privacy

The App is intended for adult volunteers. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected on this page with a revised Last Updated date.

11. Contact Us

Enablers DMCC
Email:
Address: Unit No: 4281, DMCC Business Centre, Level 1, Jewellery & Gemplex 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.