Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

Introduction

K2 Development ("we," "our," or "us") operates the HydraAtlas mobile application (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service.

Information We Collect

Location Information

• Current Location: We access your device's location to display relevant flood data for your area
• Saved Locations: When you save locations in the app, these are stored locally on your device and optionally synced to our servers if you create an account

Account Information (Optional)

• Email Address: If you create an account, we collect your email address for authentication
• Display Name: Optional name you provide for your profile
• Profile Picture: Optional image you upload for your profile

Usage Data

• App Analytics: We collect anonymous usage statistics to improve the app
• Crash Reports: Automatically collected to help us fix bugs and improve performance

How We Use Your Information

Location Data

• Display relevant flood zones, stream gauge data, and weather information for your area
• Provide location-based notifications and alerts
• Enable you to save and monitor specific locations

Account Data

• Authenticate your account and sync your settings across devices
• Send you important safety notifications if enabled
• Provide customer support

Analytics Data

• Improve app performance and user experience
• Understand how features are used to prioritize development

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

• Saved locations and app preferences are stored locally on your device
• This data remains on your device unless you create an account

Cloud Storage (Account Users Only)

• Account information is stored securely using Firebase Authentication and Firestore
• All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• We follow industry-standard security practices

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Government Data Sources

• The app displays public data from FEMA, USGS, and National Weather Service
• This data is already publicly available and is not connected to your personal information

Service Providers

• Firebase (Google) for authentication and data storage
• Anonymous analytics to improve app performance

Your Rights and Choices

Location Permissions

• You can disable location access in your device settings at any time
• The app will continue to work but with limited functionality

Account Data

• You can update your profile information within the app
• You can delete your account and all associated data at any time
• You can export your saved locations

Notifications

• You can enable or disable notifications in the app settings
• You can manage notification permissions in your device settings

Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
• Analytics Data: Retained for up to 2 years in anonymous form
• Location Data: Not stored on our servers unless you explicitly save locations with an account

Children's Privacy

HydraAtlas is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

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.

Legal Compliance

This privacy policy complies with:

• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)