TalesOfTrees,

Checked Alarm’s privacy policy on their website… and it’s kind of sketch. The big ol’ “Privacy” link takes you to a page basically saying “We don’t sell your info”, which OK, cool.

However, scroll all the way to the bottom, and there’s another privacy section. That one details what they do with info using their service.

Quick Bing AI summary:

Alarm.com’s Privacy Policy outlines how they handle your personal information when you use their services. Here’s a summary in plain English:


<span style="color:#323232;">Information Collection:
</span><span style="color:#323232;">    Alarm.com collects and stores Personal Information from or about you. This includes details that can be used to uniquely contact, identify, or locate you.
</span><span style="color:#323232;">    When using the User Interfaces (such as their website or mobile apps), you may provide Personal Information like your name, address, phone number, email, location, or zip code.
</span><span style="color:#323232;">    Additionally, when using their Services, you or your Authorized Service Provider may provide additional information (e.g., home or business details, system configuration, sensor names, etc.) to personalize your experience.
</span><span style="color:#323232;">
</span><span style="color:#323232;">Types of Data Collected:
</span><span style="color:#323232;">    Performance data from security devices monitored by Alarm.com.
</span><span style="color:#323232;">    Electrical usage, heating/cooling information, light settings, and more.
</span><span style="color:#323232;">    Alert logs and other relevant data.
</span><span style="color:#323232;">
</span><span style="color:#323232;">Purpose of Data Collection:
</span><span style="color:#323232;">    To provide you with the best interactive security, energy management, video monitoring, automation, and wellness services.
</span><span style="color:#323232;">    Personalization of services based on the information you provide.
</span><span style="color:#323232;">    Alarm.com may also receive data from their partners (like emergency contact info) to enhance their services1.
</span>

Remember that data privacy practices may vary based on your region and use of the app2. Always review the full privacy policy for complete details1. If you have specific concerns, consider reaching out to Alarm.com directly for clarification.’

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