WeatherAlerts Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 3-2-2025 (MM/DD/YYYY)

1. Introduction

WeatherAlerts (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use the WeatherAlerts Android application (“App”).

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information:

    • We do not collect any personal information, such as your name, email address, phone number, or location, unless you choose to provide it voluntarily. For example, you may choose to provide this information when contacting us for support.

  • Usage Data:

    • We automatically collect information about how you use the App, such as:

      • Geolocaiton

  • Location Data:

    • We may collect your location data when you enable location services for the App. This is used to provide you with accurate and relevant weather alerts based on your current location. You can disable location services at any time through your device settings. Though please note this app can’t function properly without it.

  • Data from Trusted Sources:

    • We rely on trusted sources for alert and weather information, including the National Weather Service (NWS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). These sources may collect and share anonymized data with us to improve our service. We do not have access to any personally identifiable information from these sources.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve the App:

    • We use your usage data to understand how you use the App and to identify areas for improvement.

  • To personalize your experience:

    • We may use your location data to provide you with weather alerts and forecasts relevant to your area.

  • To communicate with you:

    • We may use your contact information (if provided) to respond to your inquiries or provide you with updates about the App.

  • For legal compliance:

    • We may use your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may disclose your information in the following circumstances:

  • To service providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App, conducting our business, or servicing you. These service providers are obligated to protect your information and may not use it for any other purpose.

  • To comply with legal obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid request from a government authority.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
  • Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on the App and indicate the date of the last revision.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

[Insert your contact email address]

10. Open Source Code

The source code for WeatherAlerts is available publicly through GitHub. This allows for transparency and community scrutiny of the app’s functionality and data handling practices.