Tropical Threat Center

Tropical Threat Center respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when using our site and alert services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Account information: When you sign up, we collect your email address and any profile details you provide through our authentication provider.
Saved locations: If you choose to receive location-based alerts, we store the state, county/parish, city, and ZIP code you provide.
Notification preferences: We store your alert settings, such as whether you want to be notified about new systems, increasing development chances, threat level changes, watches/warnings, and global tropical updates.
Push notification tokens: If you enable browser push notifications, we store a device token required to deliver alerts to your device.
Usage data: We may collect basic analytics data such as page views and device type to help us improve the site. This data is generally anonymous or pseudonymous.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and maintain your account and alert preferences
Send tropical weather alerts based on your selected locations and preferences
Improve the website, fix issues, and understand how users interact with the service
Communicate with you about your account or service changes, if necessary

3. Push Notifications

Push notifications are optional. You can enable or disable them in your browser or device settings at any time. Disabling notifications through your device will stop delivery even if your account preferences remain enabled.

4. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and collect basic usage analytics. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work properly without them.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with trusted service providers necessary to operate the site, such as our authentication and database services. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights or the safety of others.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account and preference information for as long as your account is active. You can delete your account or specific saved locations and preferences at any time from your account page. Residual copies may remain in backups for a limited period.

7. Your Choices

You can:

Update or delete your saved locations and notification preferences
Disable push notifications through your browser or device
Request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections and access controls. However, no online service can guarantee complete security. Please use strong, unique passwords for your account.

9. Children's Privacy

Tropical Threat Center is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

11. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at tropicalthreatcenter@gmail.com