Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Stop Fires ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our wildfire detection and emergency response application.

By using our application, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Account credentials and profile information
• Emergency contact information
• Location data and GPS coordinates
• Device information and identifiers
• Usage data and app interactions

Location Data

Our application requires access to your location to provide critical wildfire detection and emergency response services. This includes:

• Real-time GPS coordinates for emergency response
• Location history for risk assessment and evacuation planning
• Geographic data for wildfire spread prediction
• Location sharing with other users for community safety

How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

• Providing real-time wildfire detection and alerts
• Coordinating emergency response and evacuation efforts
• Sharing location data with other users for community safety
• Analyzing wildfire patterns and risk assessment
• Improving our services and user experience
• Communicating important safety information

Location Sharing Between Users

To maximize community safety during wildfire emergencies, our application shares location data between users in the following ways:

• Emergency Situations: Your location is shared with all users during active wildfire threats
• Evacuation Coordination: Location data helps coordinate safe evacuation routes
• Resource Deployment: Emergency responders can see user locations for rescue operations
• Community Alerts: Location-based notifications to nearby users

Information Sharing and Disclosure

With Other Users

Your location information is shared with other StopFires users to enable community safety features. This sharing is essential for:

• Coordinating evacuation efforts during wildfires
• Providing location-based emergency alerts
• Enabling emergency responders to locate users in danger
• Facilitating community-based wildfire monitoring

With Emergency Services

We may share your information with emergency services, fire departments, and government agencies when:

• Required by law or emergency situations
• Necessary to protect public safety
• Coordinating emergency response efforts
• Providing critical location data for rescue operations

Third-Party Services

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Data storage and security
• Analytics and service improvement
• Emergency communication systems
• Weather and environmental data services

Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:

• End-to-end encryption for sensitive data transmission
• Secure data storage with industry-standard protocols
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Data backup and disaster recovery procedures

Your Rights and Choices

Location Permissions

You can control location sharing through your device settings and app preferences:

• Enable/disable location services for the app
• Choose when to share location (always, while using, or never)
• Opt out of non-emergency location sharing
• Delete location history from your account

Account Controls

• Access and review your personal information
• Update or correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt out of marketing communications

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

• Active Account: Data is retained while your account is active
• Emergency Data: Location data during emergencies may be retained longer for safety analysis
• Account Deletion: Data is deleted within 30 days of account deletion request
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law

Children's Privacy

Our application is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Sending you an email notification
• Displaying an in-app notification

Your continued use of the application after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: