Wildfire & Smoke Map — Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2026-06-10
This app is built to respect your privacy. We do not sell your personal data, and
your photos, media, and precise content stay on your device. This policy explains
the limited data the app uses.
INFORMATION THE APP USES
- your approximate location (used only to find active wildfire detections and smoke near you).
- anonymous diagnostics and crash reports (via Google Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics) to keep the app stable.
- an advertising identifier and related data used by Google AdMob to show ads. On iOS, the app asks for your permission via App Tracking Transparency (ATT) before any tracking, and uses Google's UMP consent flow to honor GDPR/EEA choices. You can decline tracking and the app keeps working with non-personalized ads.
HOW IT IS USED
Detection data comes from NASA FIRMS and public air-quality sources. This app is informational and is NOT an emergency service — always follow official authorities. Your watch locations are stored on your device only.
We use the data above only to provide the app's features, to keep the app stable,
and (with your consent) to show ads. We do not build advertising profiles ourselves
and we do not upload your photos, videos, or files to our servers.
DATA RETENTION & YOUR CONTROL
Settings and content you create are stored on your device and are removed when you
delete the app. You can revoke camera, photo, location, or tracking permissions at
any time in the iOS Settings app; the app will continue to work with reduced features.
THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
The app may use: Google Firebase (Analytics, Crashlytics), Google AdMob (ads), and
the public data sources noted above. Their handling of data is governed by their own
privacy policies.
CHILDREN
This app is not directed to children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal
information from children.
CONTACT
For any privacy question, contact the developer through the app's App Store listing.