Does the Pico G3 collect data about my usage habits?

Data privacy is an important concern when using a virtual reality headset. Here’s what you need to know about data collection on the Pico G3.

1. Basic data collection

The Pico G3 collects certain information necessary to:

• Ensure proper headset function, such as technical diagnostics in case of errors.
• Improve system performance through updates based on anonymized usage data.
• Provide general usage statistics for installed applications.

This data is typically collected in an aggregated and anonymized form.

2. Privacy compliance

Pico Interactive states it complies with current privacy regulations:

• Personal data is not collected without the user’s explicit consent.
• During initial setup, users can accept or refuse certain types of data collection through privacy options.

3. Disabling data collection

On the Pico G3, you can:

• Disable automatic sending of usage reports and diagnostic data.
• Manage these settings anytime via Settings > General > Share PICO analytics.

This helps reduce data transmission to Pico servers.

4. Specific data not collected

As the Pico G3 is a 3DoF headset without 6DoF tracking or eye tracking:

• No detailed spatial tracking is performed.
• No eye tracking data is collected, unlike more advanced headsets.