Privacy Policy for FogIndex
Last Updated: November 14, 2024
Introduction
FogIndex ("we", "our", or "us") operates the FogIndex web application and service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our fog forecasting service.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Name - Your display name
- Email address - For account access and notifications
- Authentication data - Encrypted password or Google OAuth tokens
Location Data
To provide fog forecasts, we collect:
- Location coordinates (latitude/longitude) - For the locations you monitor
- Location names and states - As you provide them
- Timezone information - Automatically determined from coordinates
Usage and Preferences
We store your:
- Notification preferences - Alert and digest settings
- Alert thresholds - Custom fog score thresholds per location
- Quiet hours settings - If you configure quiet hours
- Phone number - Only if you opt-in to SMS (optional)
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide fog forecasts - Calculate and deliver predictions
- Send notifications - Email or SMS alerts when conditions are met
- Improve our service - Analyze accuracy and improve our model
- Communicate with you - Service updates and account messages
Data Storage and Security
- Firebase/Google Cloud - All data stored on Google's secure infrastructure
- Encryption - Data encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest
- Access controls - Only authorized personnel have access
- No selling of data - We never sell your personal information
Third-Party Services
OpenWeatherMap
Weather data API - we share only location coordinates
SendGrid (Twilio)
Email delivery - we share email addresses and notification content
Google Firebase/Cloud Platform
Hosting, database, authentication, and cloud functions
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access your data - Request a copy of your information
- Update your data - Modify account information anytime
- Delete your account - Request deletion of all data
- Opt-out of notifications - Disable alerts in settings
- Export your data - Request an export of your location data
Contact Us
Questions about privacy? Contact us at: support@fog-index.com