# Privacy Policy

**ClimateRisks Pro**

**Last Updated:** July 6, 2026

## 1. Introduction

ClimateRisks Pro ("App", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our mobile application collects, uses, and protects your information.

## 2. Information We Collect

### 2.1 What We DON'T Collect
ClimateRisks Pro is designed with **privacy-first architecture**. We do NOT collect, store, or transmit:
- Personal information (name, email, phone number)
- Location data
- Device identifiers or advertising IDs
- Browsing history or user preferences
- Any information about your climate risk assessments

### 2.2 What We DO Collect (Local Only)
- **Assessment Inputs**: Your country/region selection and risk assessment choices are processed **entirely on your device**
- **No Transmission**: These inputs are never sent to external servers
- **No Logging**: We do not log or store your assessment data

### 2.3 App Usage Data
We may collect anonymous, non-identifying usage data:
- App crashes or errors (for bug fixes)
- Feature usage patterns (anonymized, aggregated)
- Device type and OS version (for compatibility)

This data is used **only** to improve app stability and performance. It cannot identify you.

## 3. How We Use Information

ClimateRisks Pro uses information solely to:
1. **Display climate risk data** - Based on your country/sector selection
2. **Improve app performance** - Fix bugs and optimize features
3. **Provide adaptation guidance** - Show relevant climate strategies

We **do not**:
- Sell or share your data
- Use your data for advertising or marketing
- Share with third parties
- Use for any purpose other than app functionality

## 4. Data Storage & Security

### 4.1 Local Processing
All climate risk assessments are processed on your device using local data. No internet transmission occurs for assessment data.

### 4.2 App Data
The App stores only:
- Climate data files (sourced from public IPCC, NOAA, UN data)
- User interface preferences (cached locally)

No personal information is stored.

### 4.3 Security Measures
We implement standard security practices:
- Local data storage with device-level encryption
- HTTPS for any data updates
- No unencrypted transmission of sensitive data

## 5. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary:
- **Local Assessment Data**: Deleted when you close the app (unless cached)
- **App Cache**: Cleared when app is uninstalled
- **Crash Logs**: Retained for 30 days for bug fixes, then deleted

## 6. Your Rights

You have the right to:
- **Access**: Understand what data the app processes
- **Control**: Clear all cached data by uninstalling the app
- **Deletion**: Delete assessment history from device settings
- **Portability**: Export assessment results (manual screenshots)
- **Opt-out**: Disable any optional analytics in app settings

## 7. Data Sharing

**We do NOT share your data** with:
- Third-party advertisers
- Data brokers
- Social media platforms
- Analytics companies
- Government agencies (unless legally required)

**Exception**: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request.

## 8. Children's Privacy

ClimateRisks Pro is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided personal information, we will delete it immediately.

## 9. Third-Party Services

### 9.1 Open Source Data
The app uses publicly available climate data from:
- **IPCC** (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)
- **NOAA** (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
- **UN Climate Data** (United Nations climate assessments)

These data sources are public and non-identifying.

### 9.2 No Third-Party Analytics
We do NOT use:
- Google Analytics
- Firebase Analytics
- Amplitude or similar services
- Any third-party tracking libraries

## 10. International Users

### 10.1 GDPR Compliance (EU Users)
If you are in the European Union, UK, or EEA:
- **Legal Basis**: Legitimate interest (app functionality)
- **Your Rights**: Access, rectification, deletion, portability, objection
- **Data Protection Officer**: Contact: privacy@climaterisks.pro
- **Complaints**: You may lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority

### 10.2 CCPA Compliance (California Users)
If you are a California resident:
- **Right to Know**: What personal data is collected (Answer: None)
- **Right to Delete**: Request deletion of any stored data
- **Right to Opt-Out**: Opt out of data sales (We don't sell data)
- **Right to Non-Discrimination**: No penalty for exercising rights

### 10.3 Global Privacy Standards
We comply with privacy regulations worldwide:
- GDPR (Europe)
- CCPA (California)
- PIPEDA (Canada)
- POPIA (South Africa)
- And other regional privacy laws

## 11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be:
- Posted on this page
- Dated with "Last Updated" at the top
- Effective upon posting

**Material changes** will include notice in-app or via email to registered users (if applicable).

## 12. Contact Us

**Questions about your privacy?** Contact us:

📧 **Email**: privacy@climaterisks.pro  
🌐 **Website**: https://climaterisks.pro  
🏢 **Mailing Address**:
```
Climate Risks Inc.
Global Climate Assessment
Earth, World
```

**Data Protection Officer**: eeshbaev@outlook.com  
**Response Time**: 30 days

## 13. User Consent

By installing and using ClimateRisks Pro, you:
- Acknowledge you have read this Privacy Policy
- Consent to our privacy practices
- Understand your data is processed locally
- Accept that crash data may be anonymously collected

If you do not agree with these practices, please uninstall the app.

## 14. Verification & Transparency

We are committed to transparency:
- Source code available on GitHub: https://github.com/climaterisks-pro/app
- No hidden tracking or collection
- Regular security audits
- Third-party privacy assessments available upon request

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**Version**: 1.0  
**Effective Date**: July 6, 2026  
**Status**: Active

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## Appendix A: Data Flow Diagram

```
USER INPUTS (Country, Sector)
        ↓
    [DEVICE]
        ↓
LOCAL PROCESSING (No Internet)
        ↓
DISPLAY RESULTS ON SCREEN
        ↓
DATA STAYS ON DEVICE (Not Transmitted)
        ↓
UNINSTALL = Complete Deletion
```

## Appendix B: App Permissions

ClimateRisks Pro requests:
- **INTERNET**: Only for downloading climate data updates (optional)
- **No other permissions** required

We do NOT request:
- ❌ Location
- ❌ Camera
- ❌ Microphone
- ❌ Contacts
- ❌ Calendar
- ❌ SMS

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