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OnStar Guardian: Safety App
OnStar Guardian: Safety App
SAFETY SERVICES RIGHT ON YOUR PHONE
Get family safety services — Roadside Assistance, help in a crash, family locator and Emergency Services — with the OnStar Guardian® app. No matter where you are, we're with you and your family – in any vehicle, even on your motorcycle. Eligible OnStar Members receive the OnStar Guardian app as part of their plan. A standalone plan is only $15 a month. Plus, you can share the app with up to 7 friends or family members at no additional cost.
FAMILY SAFETY THAT GOES WHERE YOU GO
Mobile Crash Response
• Crash detection that can send for help automatically
• Smartphone sensors can detect a car accident and alert an OnStar Advisor
• Help in a crash in any vehicle — or on your motorcycle
Roadside Assistance
• Don't get stranded. Get help on the road, jump a dead battery, get assistance with a flat tire — you can even get fuel delivered or request a tow
• Roadside Assistance for any vehicle or motorcycle
Location Status
• Togetherness when you're apart. The family locator that lets you share and save real-time locations, view a live map, even send departure and arrival notifications
Emergency Services
• Help when it's needed. The red Emergency button provides priority access to an OnStar Emergency Advisor 24/7
• Get specially trained assistance with medical issues, severe weather and more — all while our Advisors send First Responders to your exact location
LIMITATIONS
Price subject to taxes and fees. See onstar.com/plans/guardian-app for details and limitations.
U.S. and Canada only. Available on select Android devices. OnStar Guardian service plan, cell reception, GPS signal and device data connection required. May not transmit all crash data. You may cancel at any time by calling 1.888.4ONSTAR (1.888.466.7827).
Location Status services designed to locate compatible smartphones with Location Services permission enabled. Functionality varies by mobile device and plan. Data rates may apply. Terms and limitations apply.
Roadside services provided by third-party providers. Roadside services are for passenger vehicles (cars and trucks) and motorcycles only. Limitations and restrictions apply. Towing services can be used four times per year then additional charges apply. Additional charges apply to tire changes when a spare tire is not provided.
Up to seven additional individuals can be added to the “My Family” section within the app.
OnStar Guardian: Safety App
Package ID
com.onstar.guardian
Version
579
Developer
OnStar, LLC
Category
Lifestyle
Store Rank
75
App Store Link
View in Google PlayDeveloper Privacy Policy
Privacy PolicyObservations Summary:
Permissions Observations
DETECTEDPermissions defined by Apple and Google as dangerous have been observed.
Observed During Analysis
- Allows an app to access location in the background.
- Allows an app to access approximate location.
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- Allows an app to access precise location.
- Allows applications to access information about networks.
- Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
- Allows an application to recognize physical activity.
- Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
- Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
- Required to be able to connect to paired Bluetooth devices.
- Required to be able to discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices.
- Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
- Required to be able to access the camera device.
- Allows an application to get notified when a screen capture of its windows is attempted.
- Allows a regular application to use Service.startForeground.
- Allows a regular application to use Service.startForeground with the type "connectedDevice".
- Allows a regular application to use Service.startForeground with the type "dataSync".
- Allows a regular application to use Service.startForeground with the type "location".
- Allows a regular application to use Service.startForeground with the type "microphone".
- Allows a regular application to use Service.startForeground with the type "specialUse".
- Allows an app to access sensor data with a sampling rate greater than 200 Hz.
- Allows applications to open network sockets.
- Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
- Allows applications to perform I/O operations over NFC.
- Allows an app to post notifications
- Allows an application to read from external storage.
- Allows read only access to phone state, including the current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
- Allows an application to receive the Intent.ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
- Allows an application to record audio.
- Permission an application must hold in order to use Settings.ACTION_REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS.
- Allows an app to create windows using the type WindowManager.LayoutParams.TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
- Required for apps targeting Build.VERSION_CODES.Q that want to use notification full screen intents.
- Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
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Why Permissions Matter
If not managed properly, dangerous permissions can permit malicious access to sensitive data, and device features.
Sensitive Data Collection and Sharing Observations
SENSITIVE INFO FOUNDThis app collects, stores, or shares information that is often designated as sensitive and private.
Observed During Analysis
- Build Fingerprint
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Why Data Collection and Sharing Matters
If not managed properly private data can expose enterprises, customers, employees and partners to breach and compliance violations.
AI Observations
DETECTEDThis app uses artificial intelligence and may introduce risks including loss of IP, privacy concerns, or other unintended consequences.
Observed During Analysis
- Lite Runtime (formerly TensorFlow Lite)
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Why AI Matters
AI features can process sensitive data in unexpected ways, potentially exposing proprietary information or creating liability.
Network Connections Observations
DETECTEDNetwork analysis has detected communication with external servers and data transfer patterns.
Observed During Analysis
Connected Hostname:
- akamai.com
- amazon.com
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- colocrossing.com
- google.com
- microsoft.com
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Server Locations:
- Ashburn, Virginia, US
- Des Moines, Iowa, US
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- Dulles, Virginia, US
- Mountain View, California, US
- Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IN
- Portland, Oregon, US
- San Francisco, California, US
- Seattle, Washington, US
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Why Network Connections Matter
Uncontrolled communication with external servers by an employee-used app could expose sensitive business data to unauthorized third parties. This unauthorized access can lead to data breaches, regulatory non-compliance, and damage to your business's reputation and financial standing.
Privacy Declarations Observations
NOT DETECTEDThis test did not detect a discrepancy, indicating all required declarations are disclosed.
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Why Privacy Declarations Matter
Declarations matter because they provide transparency on how apps collect and use sensitive data. iOS requires Privacy Manifest declarations, while Android requires Data Safety disclosures and manifest permissions.
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