Information We Collect

Anonymous User Data

• UUID Identifier: Anonymous unique identifier for your account
• Property Assessment Data: Information about your property's wildfire risk factors
• Photographs: Images you upload for assessment purposes
• Location Data: Property coordinates for GIS mapping (anonymized)

Optional Contact Information

• Email Address: Only if you choose to provide it for insurance matching
• Contact Details: Only when explicitly provided for specific services

Technical Data

• Usage Analytics: Anonymized platform usage statistics
• Device Information: Basic device and browser information
• IP Address: Temporarily stored for security purposes

How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

• Generate wildfire risk assessments based on CAL FIRE standards
• Provide GIS mapping and fire severity zone information
• Facilitate connections with insurance providers (when requested)
• Improve platform functionality and user experience

Data Sharing

We share information only in these specific circumstances:

• Insurance Matching: Redacted reports shared with insurers (with your consent)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or legal process
• Safety Purposes: To prevent harm or protect public safety

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure database storage with access controls
• Regular security audits and updates
• Anonymous UUID system to protect identity

Your Privacy Rights

Account Control

• Access: View your assessment data and account information
• Correction: Update or correct your property information
• Deletion: Request account deletion (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Export your assessment data

Communication Preferences

• Opt out of non-essential communications
• Control insurance matching notifications
• Manage community hub participation

Data Retention

We retain data according to these policies:

• Active Accounts: Data retained while account is active
• Inactive Accounts: Automatically deleted after 60 days of inactivity
• Assessment Data: Anonymized data may be retained for research
• Legal Requirements: Some data retained as required by law

Third-Party Services

We use these third-party services:

• GIS Mapping: ArcGIS for fire severity zone data
• Payment Processing: Stripe for secure payment handling
• Analytics: Anonymized usage analytics
• Infrastructure: Vercel for hosting and deployment

Children's Privacy

Wildfired is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

International Users

If you are accessing Wildfired from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes through the platform or via email (if provided).