Effective Date: June 22, 2025
Service First: Flag Alerts (“we,” “our,” or “the app”) is a private mobile application that provides users with flag-related notifications, including half-staff alerts and weather-based flag care reminders. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how your data is used.
Disclaimer: This app does not represent or affiliate with any government entity. Service First: Flag Alerts is a private service. All government-related information in this app comes from public sources, including the U.S. Flag Code, official proclamations from state governors, presidential proclamations, and public data from the National Weather Service, accessed via the open-source Rapid Flag API.
We collect limited personal and usage data to improve your experience:
Location Data
We access your device’s location to provide state-specific flag alerts and localized weather-based flag care reminders.
Location data is used only within the app and is not stored, sold, or shared beyond what is needed for these alerts.
Device & Usage Information
We may collect anonymized data about your device type, app version, and usage patterns to improve app performance, reliability, and user engagement.
Marketing & Tracking Data
We may use standard analytics and tracking tools to:
Measure engagement
Improve user experience
Promote Service First products or app features
You can opt out of tracking—see Section 4 below.
Collected data is used to:
Deliver timely flag-lowering alerts
Send location-based weather notifications
Improve app performance and stability
Promote Service First updates or offers
Analyze usage trends to better serve users
We do not sell your data.
Some anonymized or aggregated data may be shared with third-party services that support analytics, performance monitoring, or promotional features within the app.
You may opt out of marketing emails or tracking tools at any time.
To opt out, contact us at:
📧 Contact@WeAreServiceFirst.com
We will process your request within a reasonable timeframe.
This app is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Disclaimer: Service First: Flag Alerts does not represent or affiliate with any government entity.
Flag notifications are based on public information from:
The U.S. Flag Code
State governor proclamations
Presidential proclamations
The National Weather Service (weather alerts and severe storm data)
Other publicly available state and federal websites
This app does not represent government services and is provided solely for informational purposes.
We use industry-standard measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. You use the app at your own discretion.
This policy may be updated as needed.
All changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
📧 Contact@WeAreServiceFirst.com