# Privacy Policy for Balagtas Alert

**Last Updated:** June 2025

## Overview

Balagtas Alert ("we", "our", or "the App") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

## Information We Collect

### Camera Permission
The App requests access to your device's camera for the following purposes:
- **QR Code Scanning:** To scan QR codes for place check-ins and verification
- **Emergency Reporting:** To capture photos when submitting emergency reports

**Important:** Photos and camera data are only captured when you explicitly initiate these actions. We do not access your camera in the background.

### Location Data
The App may collect your location data to:
- Provide accurate emergency response services
- Display relevant local traffic and weather information
- Enable location-based alerts and notifications

### Personal Information
When you register, we may collect:
- Name and contact information
- Profile details for emergency identification

## How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:
- Provide emergency alert and response services
- Enable QR-based check-in features
- Display localized news, traffic, and weather updates
- Improve our services and user experience

## Data Storage and Security

- Your data is transmitted securely using encryption
- We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information
- Photos captured for emergency reports are transmitted to authorized emergency response personnel only

## Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Local government emergency response units (for emergency reports)
- Law enforcement agencies (when required by law or for public safety)

## Your Rights

You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for data collection

## Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

## Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes through the App.

## Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

**Balagtas Alert Support**  
Municipality of Balagtas, Bulacan  
Email: support@balagtasalert.app

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By using Balagtas Alert, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.