Wildfire-Alert App Privacy policy

Privacy Policy for Wildfire Alert
Effective Date: July 11, 2026

Welcome to Wildfire Alert, developed by Ridible LLC ("Ridible", "we", "our", or "us").

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Wildfire Alert collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

 
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Depending on how you use the application, we may collect:

Email address (if you contact us)
Feedback or support requests
Notification preferences
Favorite locations you choose to monitor
 
Device Information
We may automatically collect:

Device type
Operating system
App version
Device language
Anonymous device identifiers
Crash reports
Performance diagnostics
This information helps improve the reliability and performance of the application.

 
Location Information
With your permission, Wildfire Alert may access your device's location to:

Display nearby wildfires
Provide local air quality information
Send wildfire alerts relevant to your area
Show evacuation or emergency information when available
Location access is optional.

You may disable location permissions at any time in your device settings.

 
Notification Information
If you enable push notifications, we may store:

Notification preferences
Alert regions
Topics you subscribe to
This information is used solely for delivering wildfire alerts and safety notifications.

 
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:

Deliver wildfire alerts
Display wildfire maps
Provide air quality information
Improve application performance
Detect bugs and crashes
Respond to customer support requests
Prevent abuse and fraudulent activity
We do not sell your personal information.

 
3. Wildfire Data Sources
Wildfire Alert uses publicly available data from trusted government and public agencies, including:

NASA FIRMS
U.S. National Weather Service (NWS)
NOAA
AirNow
Other official emergency management agencies where available
While we strive to provide timely information, wildfire conditions may change rapidly.

Always follow instructions from local emergency authorities.

 
4. Advertising
Wildfire Alert may display advertisements using Google AdMob.

Google and its partners may collect certain information such as:

Device identifiers
Advertising identifiers
Approximate location
App interactions
This information helps display more relevant advertisements.

For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy.

 
5. Analytics
We may use analytics services to understand how users interact with the application.

Information collected may include:

Screen views
Session duration
Feature usage
Crash reports
Anonymous usage statistics
Analytics data does not directly identify individual users.

 
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The mobile application itself does not use browser cookies.

However, third-party services integrated into the app may use technologies similar to cookies to improve their services.

 
7. Third-Party Services
Our application may integrate with third-party providers including:

Google AdMob
Firebase
Google Play Services
Apple Push Notification Service (iOS)
NASA FIRMS
AirNow
NOAA
National Weather Service
Each third-party provider maintains its own privacy policy.

 
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

 
9. Children's Privacy
Wildfire Alert is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

 
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access your information
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your information
Request restrictions on processing
Withdraw permissions such as location access
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

 
11. International Users
Your information may be processed and stored in countries where our service providers operate.

By using Wildfire Alert, you consent to such processing in accordance with applicable law.

 
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When changes are made, the "Effective Date" above will be updated.

Continued use of the application after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

 
13. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://ridible.com