Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2/19/2025

Pollution Profile ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access or use our website, mobile application, and services (collectively, the "Services").

By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect three types of information:

  • Personal Information: Information that identifies you, such as your name, email address, account credentials, and payment details.

  • Environmental & Health Data: User-provided data related to environmental exposure, location-based pollution tracking, and personalized health reports.

  • Usage Data & Analytics: Information about how you interact with our platform, including device type, IP address, browser, cookies, and preferences.

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Account Registration: When you sign up, we collect your name, email, password, and optional profile details.

  • Subscription & Payments: We collect billing details for subscription services (handled via secure third-party processors like Stripe or PayPal).

  • User-Submitted Data: If you enter location data, health history, or environmental exposure logs, we securely store this information for analytics and reporting.

  • Customer Support & Communications: If you contact us, we may collect records of your correspondence.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Log Data: When you visit our site or use our app, we automatically collect log files, including your IP address, browser type, device details, and timestamps.

  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tools to improve your user experience and analyze usage trends. You can manage cookie settings in your browser.

  • Location Data (Optional): If you enable location services, we collect real-time environmental exposure data to provide personalized reports. You can disable this in your device settings.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Environmental Data Sources: We may integrate public datasets (e.g., EPA, NASA, WHO) and third-party APIs to enhance our analytics.

  • Social Media & Integrations: If you link a social account (e.g., Google, Apple, Facebook), we receive your profile data as per their privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:
🔹 To Provide & Improve Services – Deliver personalized environmental insights, run analytics, and enhance user experience.
🔹 To Process Payments – Manage subscriptions and transactions securely.
🔹 To Communicate With You – Send service-related notifications, research invitations, and updates.
🔹 To Ensure Security & Compliance – Prevent fraud, enforce our Terms of Service, and comply with legal obligations.

2.1 Personalized Insights & Machine Learning

  • We anonymize and aggregate environmental data to improve exposure tracking algorithms.

  • Your individual data is never sold or shared with advertisers or third-party marketers.

2.2 Legal Basis for Processing (For EU Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data based on legitimate interests, contractual necessity, or your consent (where required under GDPR).

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share data under the following circumstances:

3.1 With Trusted Third-Party Service Providers

We share necessary data with third parties that assist in service operations, including:
✅ Payment Processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
✅ Cloud Hosting & Security (e.g., AWS, Firebase)
✅ Analytics & Performance Tracking (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and cannot use it for unrelated purposes.

3.2 For Legal & Compliance Purposes

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to prevent fraud, security threats, or illegal activity.

3.3 In Case of a Business Transfer

If Pollution Profile is acquired or merged with another company, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify users in advance of any changes.

4. Data Retention & Security

4.1 How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Account & Profile Data: Retained as long as your account is active.

  • Analytics & Aggregated Data: Stored indefinitely for research and development.

  • Payment Records: Retained for financial compliance.

  • User Requests for Deletion: We permanently delete personal data upon verified request (except where legally required to retain it).

4.2 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security practices, including:
🔒 Encryption – Data is encrypted both in transit (TLS) and at rest (AES-256).
🛡 Access Controls – Only authorized personnel can access sensitive data.
📌 Regular Audits – We conduct security reviews and vulnerability assessments.

Despite our best efforts, no system is 100% secure. If we detect a data breach, we will notify affected users promptly in accordance with applicable laws.

5. Your Privacy Rights

5.1 GDPR (For EU Users)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access – Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Rectification – Correct any inaccurate information.

  • Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") – Request data deletion.

  • Restriction & Objection – Limit or object to processing of your data.

  • Data Portability – Request data in a portable format.

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@pollutionprofile.com.

5.2 CCPA (For California Users)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you can:

  • Opt out of data sharing (we do not sell personal data).

  • Request access to collected data.

  • Request deletion of personal data.

We do not discriminate against users who exercise their rights.

5.3 How to Delete Your Data

To delete your account and data:

  1. Go to Profile Settings > Delete Account (if available in-app).

  2. Or email privacy@pollutionprofile.com with the subject "Data Deletion Request".

6. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under 13 years of age (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us to request deletion.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal requirements, technology updates, or new features. If changes are significant, we will:

  • Notify you via email or app notification (if applicable).

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

Continued use of the Services after updates means you accept the revised policy.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us:

📧 Email: privacy@pollutionprofile.com