Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/02/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to NotifyMesh. We take your privacy and data protection seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use the NotifyMesh app, available on the App Store and Google Play Store.

We are committed to compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU 2016/679) and other relevant data protection laws.

If you have any questions about your privacy rights or want to request data deletion, you can contact us at dataprotection@notifymesh.app.


2. What Data We Collect

When you use the NotifyMesh app, we collect the following personal and sensor data:

Personal Data

  • Email Address – Required for account creation and authentication.
  • Password – Stored securely with encryption for login security.
  • Location Data – Used to enhance emergency alerts based on proximity.

Sensor Data (for Emergency Alerts Processing)

  • Last Changed Time – Timestamp of the last sensor update.
  • Flood Alert (True/False) – Indicates if a flood has been detected.
  • Fire Alert (True/False) – Indicates if a fire has been detected.
  • Earthquake MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity) – Measures earthquake severity.

🚨 Important: Sensor data is used only for emergency detection and is not shared with any third party.


3. How We Use Your Data

We never sell or share your personal data with third parties. We use your data for the following purposes:

🔹 Account Management & Security – Your email and password are used to manage your account securely.
🔹 Emergency Notifications – Your location data and sensor values allow us to provide accurate alerts.
🔹 App Functionality & Improvements – We use anonymous, aggregated data to improve our services.

We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or selling to third-party companies.


4. Data Storage & Retention

We retain user data for as long as necessary to provide services. However, if you request account deletion, your data will be handled as follows:

Data TypeRetention PeriodDeleted Upon Account Deletion?
Email & PasswordUntil account deletion✅ Yes
Location DataUntil account deletion✅ Yes
Sensor Data (Flood, Fire, Earthquake MMI, Last Changed Time)Retained for up to 24 hours for alert accuracy✅ Yes
System Logs & Security DataKept for up to 30 days for security reasons❌ No (Retained for fraud prevention)

If you choose to delete your account, we will permanently erase your personal data except for legal or security-related retention requirements.


5. How to Request Account & Data Deletion

If you want to delete your NotifyMesh account and all associated data, follow these steps:

Via Email:

📩 Send a request to dataprotection@notifymesh.app with the subject "Account Deletion Request" and include:

  • Your registered email address.
  • A request to delete your account and associated data.

We will process the deletion within 7 days and notify you via email once completed.

⚠️ Important: Once your account is deleted, this action cannot be undone, and you will lose access to all NotifyMesh services.


6. Security Measures

We implement strict security controls to protect your data:
🔒 End-to-End Encryption – Your data is encrypted both in transit and at rest.
🛡️ Access Control – Only authorized personnel can access necessary data.
🚀 GDPR Compliance – We follow strict data protection laws to ensure your privacy.


7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to comply with new regulations or improve transparency. Any changes will be:

  • Communicated through app notifications.
  • Posted on our official website and app store listings.

If you disagree with any updates, you may request account deletion at any time.


8. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or data deletion requests, reach out to:

📧 Email: dataprotection@notifymesh.app
🌍 Website: www.notifymesh.com

🔗 Download NotifyMesh today and stay protected with real-time emergency alerts! 🚀


Compliance Notice

This Privacy Policy is aligned with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU 2016/679).