Privacy Policy for AquaGuard IoT

AquaGuard Privacy Policy 1. Introduction AquaGuard is developed by AquaGuard / Anarav Technologies. This Privacy Policy explains what information the AquaGuard mobile app collects, how it is used, and how it is protected. 2. Information We Collect 2.1 Account and Profile Information When you sign in or create a profile, AquaGuard collects and stores: - email address - profile name - optional phone number - aquatic type preferences - optional avatar photo selected from your device gallery This information is stored in the app backend via Supabase. 2.2 Location Information AquaGuard requests location permission to provide weather and location-based features. If you grant permission, the app may collect your device's: - precise location coordinates Location data is only used while the app is running and only if you choose to allow it. 2.3 Push Notifications AquaGuard uses Firebase Cloud Messaging to deliver push notifications. The app may collect and store: - push notification token (FCM token) This token is used to send alerts and in-app notifications. 2.4 Crash Reporting and Diagnostics AquaGuard uses Firebase Crashlytics to collect crash reports and diagnostics data, including: - app crash information - error reports - device metadata These reports help improve app stability and reliability. 2.5 Device and Usage Data AquaGuard may collect non-personal device and usage information such as: - device type and operating system version - network connectivity state - app usage patterns - local app settings stored using SharedPreferences 2.6 Weather and External Services AquaGuard connects to online services to provide weather data and telemetry. This may include requests to third-party APIs for: - weather information - telemetry updates 3. How We Use Your Information AquaGuard uses your information to: - authenticate and manage your account - store and update your profile information - display weather and location-based content - send push notifications and alerts - improve app performance and fix issues - provide core app functionality 4. Data Sharing and Third Parties AquaGuard does not sell your personal data. Information may be shared with service providers that help operate the app, including: - Supabase for backend database, authentication, and storage - Firebase Crashlytics for crash reporting - Firebase Messaging for push notifications - third-party weather APIs for weather data 5. Storage and Security Your data is stored using the app backend and the third-party service providers listed above. We aim to protect your information through reasonable security practices, but no system is completely secure. 6. Your Choices You can control how AquaGuard accesses your data: - enable or disable location access in your device settings - enable or disable push notifications in your device settings and app preferences - choose whether to upload an avatar photo - sign out at any time If you want to delete your account or remove stored profile data, contact support at support@aquaguard.com. 7. Children’s Privacy AquaGuard is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. 8. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, the revised date at the top will be updated. 9. Contact Us If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: - Email: anaravtechnologies@gmail.com - Website: https://anaravtech.com