Privacy Policy for SVG Reader Visual

Effective Date: October 2025
Last Updated: October 2025
Developer: Abdalla Dabes, P.E, PSP, PMP

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the SVG Reader Visual for Microsoft Power BI ("the Visual") handles data and protects your privacy. We are committed to transparency and protecting your information.

Data Collection and Usage

What Data the Visual Accesses

The SVG Reader Visual only accesses data that you explicitly provide through Power BI's data binding interface:

ID Fields: Used to match data rows with SVG elements
Value Fields: Numeric data for calculations and display
Category Fields: Text data for grouping and color coding
Display Text Fields: Custom text for element labels
Tooltip Fields: Additional data fields for enhanced information display

What Data We Do NOT Collect

No Personal Information: The visual does not collect, store, or transmit any personal information
No User Analytics: We do not track user behavior, usage patterns, or analytics
No External Transmission: No data is sent to external servers or third parties
No Browser Data: We do not access cookies, local storage, or browser history
No System Information: We do not collect device information, IP addresses, or system specifications

Data Processing

Local Processing Only

All data processing occurs locally within your Power BI environment:

Data binding and visualization happen entirely within Power BI Desktop or Power BI Service
SVG content is stored using Power BI's built-in property persistence mechanism
No data leaves your Power BI tenant or organization boundaries
All calculations and rendering are performed client-side

Data Storage

SVG Files: Stored locally within your Power BI report using Microsoft's persistence framework
Configuration Settings: Visual settings are stored within your Power BI report
No External Storage: No data is stored on external servers or databases
Temporary Processing: Data may be temporarily held in memory during visual operations but is not persisted beyond the session

Data Security

Security Measures

Power BI Security: The visual operates within Power BI's security framework
No Network Transmission: No data is transmitted over networks to external services
Isolation: The visual operates in isolation from other applications and services
Standard Compliance: Follows Microsoft Power BI custom visual security standards

Access Control

Data access is controlled entirely by Power BI's permission system
Users can only view data they have been granted access to within Power BI
The visual respects all Power BI row-level security (RLS) configurations
No additional authentication or access control is implemented by the visual

Third-Party Services

Microsoft Power BI

This visual operates as a component within Microsoft Power BI:

Subject to Microsoft's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service
Data handling governed by your organization's Power BI configuration
Microsoft's security and privacy protections apply

No Other Third Parties

The visual does not integrate with any other third-party services
No external APIs or web services are accessed
No external fonts, libraries, or resources are loaded from remote sources

Data Retention

Visual-Specific Data

SVG Content: Retained within your Power BI report until manually removed
Settings: Persist with the report and can be modified at any time
No Historical Data: The visual does not maintain historical records or logs

Power BI Data

Data retention is managed by Power BI according to your organization's policies
The visual does not influence or modify Power BI's data retention behavior
Users can remove the visual and its associated data at any time

User Rights and Control

Data Control

You maintain complete control over your data:

Add/Remove Data: Modify data fields through Power BI's standard interface
Delete Visual: Remove the visual and all associated settings from reports
Configuration: Modify all visual settings through Power BI's formatting panel
Export: Standard Power BI export functions work with the visual

Transparency

All visual functionality is transparent and configurable
No hidden data processing or background operations
Open communication about visual capabilities and limitations

International Data Transfers

No Data Transfers

The SVG Reader Visual does not transfer data internationally:

All processing occurs within your local Power BI environment
Data residency follows your Power BI tenant configuration
No cross-border data transmission by the visual

Children's Privacy

General Use

The visual is designed for business and professional use:

Not specifically designed for use by children under 13
Does not collect personal information from any users
Parental controls are managed through organizational Power BI policies

Updates and Changes

Privacy Policy Updates

Changes to this privacy policy will be communicated through visual updates
Significant changes will be highlighted in release notes
Users can review the current policy at any time

Visual Updates

Visual updates may include new features but will not change core privacy principles
No new data collection will be introduced without explicit user consent
Security improvements may be implemented transparently

Compliance

Standards and Regulations

The visual is designed to support compliance with:

GDPR: European General Data Protection Regulation
CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act
SOX: Sarbanes-Oxley Act (for applicable organizations)
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (when used appropriately)

Organizational Compliance

Compliance responsibility remains with your organization
The visual supports but does not guarantee regulatory compliance
Organizations should assess visual usage within their specific compliance requirements

Contact Information

Privacy Questions

If you have questions about this privacy policy or the visual's data handling:

Developer: Abdalla Dabes, P.E, PSP, PMP
Email: AbdallaDabes@AbdallaAIsolutions.onmicrosoft.com

Support Response

Privacy inquiries: Responded to within 2 business days
Data handling questions: Detailed responses within 3 business days
Compliance support: Available for organizational requirements

Disclaimer

Limitation of Liability

The visual is provided "as-is" without warranties regarding data security
Users are responsible for appropriate data handling within their organizations
Security depends on proper Power BI configuration and organizational policies

Best Practices

We recommend:

Regular review of Power BI security settings
Appropriate user training on data handling
Compliance with organizational data governance policies
Regular updates to the visual for security improvements

This privacy policy applies specifically to the SVG Reader Visual for Power BI. For information about Microsoft Power BI's privacy practices, please refer to Microsoft's Privacy Statement.