PIX4Dcloud - External Communication and Third-Party Services
This article outlines how PIX4Dcloud communicates with external servers and third-party services. This information is frequently required for security questionnaires, firewall configurations, and compliance with corporate IT policies.
IN THIS ARTICLE
Overview
Third-Party Services Used by PIX4Dcloud
Integrations and External Transfers
Privacy and Data Control
Overview
PIX4Dcloud is a cloud-based platform that requires internet connectivity for user authentication, data processing, and visualization. While we prioritize data security, we utilize specific third-party services to ensure technical stability, provide base maps, and manage automated communications.
For a comprehensive and up-to-date list of all third-party entities involved in processing data, please refer to our official List of Sub-processors.
Third-Party Services Used by PIX4Dcloud
| Service | Purpose | Data Type |
| AWS | Infrastructure & Authentication | Secure user login and data storage |
| MapTiler | 2D Map Layers | Background base maps |
| OpenStreetMap | 2D Map Layers | Background base maps |
| Sentry | Technical Health | Anonymized crash reports |
| Mailjet | Email Delivery Service | Notification emails (status updates about dataset processing) |
Integrations and External Transfers
PIX4Dcloud allows users to manually export or transfer project outputs to external platforms. These connections are only established if initiated by the user:
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Trimble Connect: Direct transfer of outputs to the Trimble ecosystem.
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ArcGIS Online: Integration for spatial data management.
Privacy and Data Control
At PIX4D, we prioritize the security of your data.
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Anonymization: Usage statistics collected through Mixpanel can be anonymized via your PIX4D Account Privacy Settings.
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Crash Reports: Reports sent to Sentry or Firebase are stripped of personal identifying information and are used strictly for debugging purposes.
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Firewall Exceptions: If your organization uses a strict firewall, ensure that traffic to
*.pix4d.comand the third-party endpoints mentioned above is whitelisted on ports 80 and 443. -
Legal Documentation: You can find the full list of sub-processors and legal terms at pix4d.com/legal.