Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: Email address, full name, and password when you create an account
• Location Data: Address, city, state, ZIP code, and geographic coordinates for hurricane preparedness assessments
• Preparedness Data: Quiz responses, checklist completion status, and readiness scores
• Usage Data: Article reading progress, time spent on pages, and interaction with features
• Comments and Content: Any comments, feedback, or user-generated content you submit

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide personalized hurricane preparedness recommendations
• Send weather alerts and safety notifications based on your location
• Track your learning progress and suggest relevant educational content
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Communicate with you about important updates and safety information
• Ensure the security and integrity of our platform

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption through our backend infrastructure. We implement:

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Row-level security policies to protect user data
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited employee access to personal information

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your logged-in session
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our service
• Provide personalized content recommendations

You can control cookies through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Cloud Infrastructure: For secure data storage and authentication
• Weather APIs: To provide real-time weather alerts and hurricane tracking
• Analytics Services: To understand how users interact with our platform (anonymized data)

These services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account at any time, after which we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

9. International Users

If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of the service after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]
Or use our contact page. We respond to privacy requests within 30 days.

See also our Terms of Service, Cookie Policy and Disclaimer.