Introduction

At GeoAlarms, we respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our mobile application, how we use it, and your rights.

Information We Collect

GeoAlarms may collect the following information:

Location Information: Your location preferences to notify you about earthquakes in your areas of interest. Location data is stored locally on your device and is not sent to our servers.
User Preferences: Your settings such as minimum earthquake magnitude, notification preferences, and language selection.
Device Information: App version, operating system, device model, and push notification token (FCM).
Usage Data: In-app interactions, error reports, and performance metrics (anonymous).

How We Use Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Send earthquake notifications matching your preferences
Personalize your app experience
Improve app performance and features
Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues

Data Storage

Your location information is stored only on your device. Our servers only maintain anonymous usage statistics and FCM tokens. We do not create user accounts or store personally identifiable information.

Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data. All server communication is encrypted via HTTPS. We use Firebase Cloud Messaging security protocols.

Third-Party Services

Our application uses the following third-party services:

USGS: United States Geological Survey - for earthquake data
EMSC: European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre - for earthquake data
AFAD: Turkey Disaster and Emergency Management Authority - for earthquake data
Firebase Cloud Messaging: For push notifications. You can review Firebase's privacy policy.

User Rights (GDPR)

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

Right to access your data
Right to correct inaccurate data
Right to delete your data (right to be forgotten)
Right to data portability
Right to object to data processing

GDPR Compliance

GeoAlarms complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements. We take all necessary measures to protect the personal data of EU citizens.

Children's Privacy

Our application is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through in-app notifications.

Contact

If you have questions about our privacy policy, please contact us:

Email: support@geoalarms.com