# Privacy Policy for Rise South City

**Last Updated:** June 2026

## Introduction

Rise South City ("we," "our," or "us") is an air quality monitoring and educational application designed to provide residents of South San Francisco with localized air quality information, historical trends, forecasts, and air quality alerts.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices available to users.

By using Rise South City, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

## Information We Collect

### Information You Provide

When using alert features within the app, we may collect:

- Notification preferences
- Air quality alert thresholds
- Selected alert locations
- Push notification tokens generated by your device
- Account information required for authentication (if applicable)

### Location Information

Rise South City may allow users to select locations for air quality alerts and map interactions.

Depending on how you use the application, we may store:

- User-selected map locations
- Coordinates associated with alert subscriptions
- Approximate location information used to provide localized air quality information

We do not continuously track users in the background.

### Device Information

We may automatically receive limited technical information including:

- Device type
- Operating system version
- Application version
- Diagnostic and error information

This information is used solely to maintain and improve app functionality.

### Environmental Data

Rise South City collects environmental measurements from publicly available and licensed air quality data providers, including community sensor networks and weather services.

Environmental measurements are not personal information.

## How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

- Deliver personalized air quality alerts
- Display air quality information relevant to selected locations
- Provide historical air quality trends
- Generate air quality forecasts and visualizations
- Maintain user preferences
- Improve app performance and reliability
- Diagnose technical issues
- Respond to user support requests

## Push Notifications

If you enable notifications, Rise South City stores a device-generated push notification token.

This token is used exclusively to deliver air quality alerts requested by the user.

You may disable notifications at any time through your device settings.

## Data Storage

Information may be stored using secure cloud infrastructure and database services operated by trusted third-party providers.

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

## Third-Party Services

- Supabase
- Expo
- Mapbox
- PurpleAir
- Clarity
- Open-Meteo

These providers operate under their own privacy policies.

## Data Sharing

We do not sell personal information.

We do not rent personal information.

We do not share personal information with advertisers or data brokers.

Information may be shared only:

- With service providers necessary to operate the application
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect the rights, safety, and security of users and the public

## Tracking and Advertising

Rise South City is not designed for advertising purposes.

We do not use collected information for:

- Cross-app tracking
- Behavioral advertising
- Advertising profiles
- Sale of user information

## Children's Privacy

Rise South City is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

## Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as necessary to:

- Provide app functionality
- Maintain user preferences and alert settings
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

## Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

- Access information associated with your account
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of information
- Withdraw consent where applicable

## California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional rights under applicable California privacy laws.

Rise South City does not sell personal information.

## Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Updated versions will be posted at the Privacy Policy URL associated with the application.

## Contact Information

For questions, support requests, or privacy-related inquiries, please contact:

**Rise South City**