Effective Date: 2023-08-31

Thank you for using the Weather Forecast and Disaster Alerting App ("Mero Alert"). This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information. By using the App, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when using Mero Alert, such as your name, email address, and location. This information is used to provide you with personalized weather alerts and disaster information.

B. Location Information

Mero Alert may collect and store information about your location when you use certain features that require location data. We use this information to provide you with accurate weather forecasts and timely disaster alerts relevant to your area.

C. Usage and Log Data

We automatically collect certain information when you access and use Mero Alert. This may include information such as your IP address, device type, operating system, app usage, and crash reports. This data is used for troubleshooting, analyzing trends, and improving the App's performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

• Providing weather forecasts and disaster alerts tailored to your location.
• Improving the App's functionality, performance, and user experience.
• Communicating with you regarding updates, news, and important information related to Mero Alert.
• Responding to your inquiries, requests, or concerns.
• Sending you marketing and promotional materials (if you have provided explicit consent).
• Ensuring the security and integrity of Mero Alert and our users' data.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With third-party service providers who assist us in operating Mero Alert and providing its features.
• To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to court orders or law enforcement requests.
• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4. Data Security

We employ industry-standard security measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Choices

You can choose not to provide certain information, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of Mero Alert. You may also opt out of receiving marketing and promotional materials at any time.

6. Children's Privacy

Mero Alert is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the beginning of the policy indicates when the last revisions were made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at admin@rts.com.np.

By using the Weather Monitoring and Disaster Alerting App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.