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This Application and Platform Privacy Policy ("App Privacy Policy") explains how Sensory Bridges, LLC handles information collected through the Brooks Band™ wearable device, the Brooks Band™ companion application, and our administrative platform used by schools, therapists, and pilot programs.
For information about our public website, see our Website Privacy Policy.
The Brooks Band™ is a general wellness wearable that provides private haptic feedback to support voice self-regulation. It does not record audio. It does not store conversations. It measures sound level relative to a personalized baseline and delivers a gentle vibration only the wearer can feel.
We collect only what is needed for the device and platform to function:
We do not collect:
All raw audio signals are processed on the device and not stored. The device uses a rolling buffer that continuously overwrites — no audio leaves the wearer's wrist. Only derived measurements (volume levels, event counts, timestamps) are saved.
Data syncs over encrypted connections (TLS 1.3) and is stored encrypted at rest (AES-256). Access is role-based, and we maintain audit logs of who accesses what data.
When used in schools, observation data is treated as an education record under FERPA, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g. The school is the data controller. Sensory Bridges acts as a "school official" under a Data Processing Agreement with the school. Parents and eligible students retain all FERPA rights.
We comply with COPPA, 15 U.S.C. §§ 6501–6506 and 16 CFR Part 312 (including amendments effective June 23, 2025). When the Brooks Band™ is deployed in a school, the school may consent on behalf of parents under COPPA's school exception, solely for educational purposes. Parents retain the right to review, request deletion, and refuse further collection of their child's data at any time.
The Brooks Band™ supports neurodivergent individuals as defined under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. § 1401. Data collected in connection with IEP, 504, or special education services is handled in accordance with IDEA Part B confidentiality requirements (34 CFR §§ 300.610–300.626).
The Brooks Band™ is a general wellness device and is not generally subject to HIPAA. If a covered entity (such as a healthcare provider) deploys the platform in a manner that creates Business Associate obligations, we will execute a Business Associate Agreement before processing protected health information.
Data is retained only for the active service period (typically one academic year for school deployments) and is automatically purged at end of retention. Authorized adults can request earlier deletion at any time.
We do not sell or share data with advertisers, data brokers, or third parties for marketing or commercial purposes. Service providers we use (cloud infrastructure, encrypted database providers) are bound by contracts limiting their use of data to providing services to Sensory Bridges.
We may share de-identified, aggregate data with academic and research partners under written agreements that limit use to research and product validation purposes. Identifiable data is shared with research partners only when authorized by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved protocol AND, where applicable, with verifiable parental consent or school authorization. Authorized adults (parents, guardians, or school administrators) may opt out of research participation at any time without affecting the availability of the underlying service. To opt out, email privacy@sensorybridges.com.
If a breach affecting personal information occurs, we will notify affected individuals, the school or organization, and applicable regulators in accordance with state and federal breach notification laws.
Authorized adults (parents, guardians, or school administrators) can:
To exercise these rights, contact privacy@sensorybridges.com. We respond within 30 days.
The Brooks Band™ is a general wellness assistive technology product. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. It provides observational data that supports qualified professionals in their own documentation. Educational, therapeutic, and clinical decisions are made by qualified licensed professionals using their own judgment.
We may update this App Privacy Policy. Material changes will be communicated to schools, organizations, and authorized adults.
Sensory Bridges, LLC
Privacy Team
100 Cherokee Blvd., Suite 213
Chattanooga, TN 37405
Email: privacy@sensorybridges.com