Privacy Policy
Last Updated: This policy is effective immediately
This Privacy Policy describes how Storm Tracker ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our mobile application (the "App") and any related services (collectively, the "Services").
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not use the App.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide to Us
We collect information you provide directly to us when using the App. This includes:
- Contact information, such as your email address when you contact customer support
- Any other information you choose to provide, such as feedback or suggestions
1.2 Information We Collect Automatically
When you use the App, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of the App, including:
- Location Information: Storm Tracker requires access to your precise location to provide accurate weather information and storm tracking features. We collect your location only when you have enabled location services for the App on your device. You can disable location services at any time through your device settings, though this will limit the App's functionality.
- Device Information: Information about your mobile device, including device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use the App, such as the features you use, the time and duration of your use, and other usage statistics.
- Log Information: Log files that record interactions with the App, including access times, hardware information, and IP addresses.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We do not currently collect information about you from third parties. However, if we do so in the future, we will update this policy accordingly.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the App and our Services
- Personalize your experience with the App
- Provide location-based weather services and storm tracking
- Send you important notifications about severe weather alerts and App updates
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests for customer support
- Analyze usage trends and preferences to improve the App's functionality
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security concerns
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, and customer support. These service providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide these services to us.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if we are required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Storm Tracker, our users, or others. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for the purposes of fraud protection and credit risk reduction.
- Business Transfers: If Storm Tracker is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need to use your information and there is no legal requirement to retain it, we will either delete or anonymize it.
5. Your Choices and Rights
You have certain choices regarding the information we collect and how we use it:
- Location Information: You can enable or disable location services for the App at any time through your device settings. Disabling location services will limit the App's ability to provide location-based weather information.
- Push Notifications: You can control push notifications through your device settings or within the App's notification preferences.
- Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request that we correct any inaccuracies in that information by contacting us at the email address provided below.
- Deletion Request: You may request that we delete your personal information by contacting us at the email address provided below, subject to certain legal exceptions.
6. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no internet or mobile transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
7. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of the policy and, in some cases, we may provide you with additional notice (such as adding a statement to the App's homepage or sending you a notification). We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our information practices.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: