Introduction
Welcome to Alert Map. Our mission is to keep communities safe through real-time information sharing. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use the Alert Map mobile application and website.
Information We Collect
- Precise Location Data: We collect your GPS coordinates (foreground and background) to provide real-time alerts when you enter danger zones and to allow accurate reporting of hazards.
- Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture to manage your account and identify your reports.
- Activity Recognition: We use physical activity data (e.g., whether you are walking or driving) to optimize battery usage and adjust the frequency of safety checks.
- Device Identifiers: We collect your device's unique ID through OneSignal to deliver push notifications and emergency alerts.
- User-Generated Content: We store photos and descriptions you provide when reporting a danger zone.
How We Use Your Data
Your data is used solely to provide and improve our safety services:
- Real-time Safety: Monitoring your proximity to hazards to trigger siren alerts and notifications.
- Community Awareness: Displaying your hazard reports to other users on the map.
- Smart Battery Management: Adjusting location update frequency based on your movement activity.
- Communication: Sending critical push notifications regarding safety updates in your area.
Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data. We only share information with trusted providers to facilitate our services:
- Google Services: Used for authentication (Google Sign-In) and rendering maps (Google Maps API).
- OneSignal: A third-party service used to deliver real-time push notifications to your device.
- The Community: Zone reports, including photos and descriptions, are visible to all app users to warn them of dangers.
User Controls & Account Deletion
You have full control over your information:
- Permissions: You can enable or disable location and activity recognition permissions at any time through your device settings.
- Guest Mode: You can use the app without an account, though some features like reporting may be limited.
- Account Deletion: You can permanently delete your account and all associated personal data directly within the Profile section of the app. Once deleted, this data cannot be recovered.
Security
We implement industry-standard security measures, including HTTPS encryption for data in transit, to protect your personal information and location history.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please reach out to us at: support@alertmap.net