Privacy Policy for EarthquakeAlert
Last Updated: 30th Nov,2025
App Name: EarthquakeAlert
Developer: Debdip Bhanja Chowdhury
1. Introduction
EarthquakeAlert is an Android application designed to provide real-time earthquake detection alerts, notifications, and alarms based on publicly available seismic data and user-defined settings.
This Privacy Policy explains how the app collects, uses, and protects your information.
By using EarthquakeAlert, you agree to the terms described here.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
EarthquakeAlert does not collect, store, or share any personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, email, phone number, or address.
2.2 Location Information
To provide accurate alerts for earthquakes happening near you, the app may access your device’s approximate or precise location, depending on your settings.
- Your location is used only on your device to calculate the distance between you and detected earthquakes.
- Your location is never stored, uploaded, or shared with any server.
2.3 Device Information
The app may collect non-personal technical data such as:
- Device model
- Android version
- App performance data
- Crash logs (via Google Play services)
This information helps improve app performance and stability. These logs do not contain personal information.
2.4 Earthquake Data
The app retrieves real-time earthquake data from publicly available APIs such as USGS or other open seismic data providers.
No user information is sent to these services.
3. How We Use Information
EarthquakeAlert uses collected information only for the following purposes:
- To detect earthquakes near your location
- To send notifications and alarms based on your alert settings
- To improve app performance and bug fixing
- To display earthquake lists, maps, and alerts
We do not:
- Sell your data
- Share your data with advertisers
- Track your behavior across apps
4. Data Storage & Security
EarthquakeAlert does not store any personal information on its servers.
All location processing happens on the device.
Any temporary technical logs are handled by Google Play Services under their own security policies.
5. Third-Party Services
EarthquakeAlert may use the following trusted services:
- Google Play Services
- USGS or similar earthquake data APIs
These services have their own privacy policies.
We do not send them any personal information.
6. Permissions Used
Location (Approximate/Precise)
Used only to calculate your distance from the earthquake epicenter.
Internet Access
Used to fetch live earthquake data and update maps.
Notification Permission
Used to send earthquake alerts and warnings.
Foreground Service / Background Access (if used)
Used to keep monitoring active when the app is minimized.
EarthquakeAlert never misuses permissions.
7. Children’s Privacy
EarthquakeAlert does not target children under 13.
No data is collected that can identify or track children.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can contact:
Developer: Debdip Bhanja Chowdhury
Email:debdip@dbcututorial.com