Privacy Policy - QuakeGuard

QuakeGuard ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application QuakeGuard (the "App"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

By using our 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, please do not use our App.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Location Information

Our App may request permission to access your device's location. This information is used exclusively on your device to calculate distances between your location and earthquake events. Location data is:

Used only locally on your device
Not transmitted to our servers or any third parties
Not stored on our servers
Used only when you grant location permission

You can disable location services at any time through your device settings. The App will continue to function without location access, but distance calculations will not be available.

1.2 Device Identifiers

Our App uses Google Mobile Ads SDK, which automatically collects your device's Advertising ID. This identifier:

Is collected by Google Mobile Ads for ad serving purposes
Is shared with Google (third party) for advertising and analytics
Is used to display relevant advertisements
Is required for the App's advertising functionality

We use non-personalized ads to respect your privacy. For more information about how Google uses this data, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.

1.3 App Activity Data

Google Mobile Ads SDK automatically collects information about your interactions with advertisements in our App, including:

Ad views and impressions
Ad clicks and interactions
General app usage patterns related to ads

This data is collected and shared with Google for advertising purposes, ad analytics, and ad optimization. It helps improve the quality and relevance of advertisements you see.

1.4 Local Storage

Our App stores the following information locally on your device:

App settings and preferences (notification settings, language)
Favorited earthquake events
Alert zones you configure
Cached earthquake data for offline access

This information is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers or any third parties.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be transparent about what we do NOT collect:

Personal Information: We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, or any other personal identifiers
Account Information: Our App does not require user accounts or registration
Crash Logs or Diagnostics: We do not collect crash reports or diagnostic data
Web Browsing History: We do not track your web browsing activity
Contacts or Files: We do not access your contacts, photos, files, or other personal data
Search History: In-app search queries are not tracked or stored

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Location Information

We use location information (when permitted) solely to:

Calculate distances between your location and earthquake events
Display your location relative to earthquakes on the map
Provide location-based filtering features

3.2 Advertising Data

Device identifiers and app activity data are used by Google Mobile Ads to:

Serve advertisements in our App
Measure ad performance and effectiveness
Prevent fraud and ensure ad quality
Provide ad analytics and reporting

3.3 Local Storage Data

Locally stored data is used to:

Remember your app preferences and settings
Save your favorite earthquake events
Store configured alert zones
Enable offline access to earthquake data

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Third-Party Services

We share limited data with the following third-party services:

Google Mobile Ads

We use Google Mobile Ads SDK, which collects and shares:

Advertising ID (Device ID)
App interaction data (ad views, clicks, impressions)

This data is shared with Google for advertising purposes. Google's use of your information is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

Firebase Cloud Messaging

We use Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) to send push notifications. FCM may collect technical information necessary for delivering notifications. Firebase's use of data is governed by Firebase Privacy Policy.

4.2 No Sale of Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not share your location data or locally stored information with anyone.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, please note that:

No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure
Location data and local storage data remain on your device and are not transmitted over the internet
Data shared with third parties (Google, Firebase) is protected by their security measures

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Location Permissions

You can control location access through your device settings:

Android: Settings → Apps → QuakeGuard → Permissions → Location
iOS: Settings → Privacy → Location Services → QuakeGuard

6.2 Ad Personalization

You can control ad personalization through your device settings:

Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Reset advertising ID / Opt out of Ads Personalization
iOS: Settings → Privacy → Apple Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking

6.3 Local Data

You can clear locally stored data by uninstalling and reinstalling the App, or by clearing the App's data through your device settings.

6.4 Push Notifications

You can disable push notifications at any time through the App's settings or your device's notification settings.

7. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our App, you consent to the transfer of your information to these entities.

Data shared with Google and Firebase may be processed in the United States or other countries where these services operate.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: jawadkhandev96@gmail.com

Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry

11. Third-Party Privacy Policies

For more information about how third-party services handle your data:

Summary: QuakeGuard respects your privacy. We only collect location data (used locally), device identifiers, and app activity data necessary for advertising. We do not collect personal information, and your location data is never shared. All data collection is transparent and serves specific app functionality.