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: ridible.support@ridible.com

Website: https://ridible.com