Privacy Policy for North Mississippi Storm Chasers App
Effective Date: March 28, 2025
At North Mississippi Storm Chasers, we are committed to your privacy while providing you with timely and relevant weather alerts. This policy explains how we collect and use your location data for this specific purpose.
The Short Version: We Collect Location Data for Weather Alerts Only.
To provide you with localized weather alerts, our app does collect your device’s location. However, this information is used solely to deliver relevant weather updates and is not used for any other purpose. We do not store, share, or use your location data beyond what is necessary for these alerts.
What Data We Collect and Why
- Location Data: To provide you with accurate weather alerts relevant to your current location, the app may periodically access your device’s location. This allows us to send you timely notifications about potential severe weather in your vicinity.
How We Use Your Location Data
- Your location data is used only to provide you with weather alerts specific to your area.
- We do not store a history of your location.
- We do not share your location data with any third parties for any purpose, including advertising or marketing.
- We do not use your location data to track your movements or for any purpose other than delivering weather alerts.
Your Control Over Location Services
You have control over whether the app can access your device’s location. You can manage location permissions through your device’s settings. If you disable location access for the app, you will no longer receive location-based weather alerts.
What Data We Do NOT Collect (Besides Location for Alerts)
To be absolutely clear, here is a non-exhaustive list of the types of data we do not collect:
- Personal Identifiable Information (PII): This includes your name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, or any other information that could directly identify you.
- Usage Data: We do not monitor how you use the app, including which features you access, the duration of your sessions, or any interactions within the app (other than the necessary location access for alerts).
- Device Information: We do not collect information about your device, such as its model, operating system, unique identifiers, or network information (beyond what is necessary for basic app functionality and location services).
- Contacts: We do not access your contacts list.
- Photos or Media: We do not access your photos, videos, or other media stored on your device.
- Search Queries: Any searches you might perform within the app are not logged or stored by us.
Third-Party Services
Currently, our app may use your device’s native location services (e.g., Google Location Services on Android, Location Services on iOS) to determine your location for weather alerts. These services have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We do not share your location data with any other third-party services.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the app or on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please feel free to contact us at:
info@nmscas.org
Thank you for using the North Mississippi Storm Chasers app! We hope it helps you stay informed and safe.