Clear controls for data and ads.

Data Used By The App #data

Lightning Alerts uses only the data needed to show lightning, manage ads and Pro access, send optional alerts, and keep the app reliable.

• Location is used to show nearby lightning. The app may store your selected places on your device. Backend lightning requests use large area cells, not raw precise latitude and longitude.
• Google AdMob, Google User Messaging Platform, Firebase, Google Maps, and Google Play Billing may process device identifiers, app interactions, diagnostics, ad data, consent choices, map usage, cloud messaging tokens, and subscription status.
• Firebase Crashlytics receives crash logs and diagnostics so we can find and fix app problems.
• If you send feedback or a privacy request, your email app opens a draft addressed to support. The draft can include app version, device, system, and locale details, and you can edit or remove those details before sending.

Ads & Consent #ads

Lightning Alerts may show Google AdMob ads when ads are enabled. Consent choices are managed through Google User Messaging Platform (UMP).

• If you decline personalized ads, the app serves non-personalized ads where required by policy and availability.
• Google Mobile Ads may use device or advertising identifiers, coarse location signals, ad interactions, and diagnostics to serve ads, measure ads, prevent fraud, and comply with policy.
• If ad serving is not allowed based on your settings or region, ads may be limited or unavailable.

Analytics #analytics

Lightning Alerts uses Firebase Analytics to understand anonymous usage patterns and app stability. On iOS, Analytics is configured without IDFA collection or ad-personalization support.

• Analytics events are anonymous and are not used to identify you.
• We do not send direct personal identifiers such as your name or email in analytics events.
• In EEA, UK, and CH regions, analytics is disabled by default until you explicitly enable it.
• Outside EEA, UK, and CH regions, analytics is enabled by default and can be turned off at any time.
• The in-app anonymous analytics toggle controls Firebase Analytics collection.

How To Revoke Or Change Consent

You can change your ad preference at any time from inside the app.

Settings > Ads & privacy > Manage ad preferences

This opens the UMP form, where you can update consent and ad personalization choices.

Settings > Ads & privacy > Anonymous analytics

Use this toggle to enable or disable anonymous analytics at any time.

Ad-Free Option (Pro)

Lightning Alerts Pro is available as an optional monthly subscription. The App Store or Google Play purchase screen shows the current localized price before you buy. Pro removes ads from the app while active.

Data Deletion #data-deletion

You can request deletion of developer-controlled support records and server-side records that we can reasonably identify by emailing lightning.alerts.live@gmail.com.

Uninstalling the app removes local app data stored on your device. It does not delete data that was already sent to us or to service providers.

Some data is controlled by Google services such as AdMob, Firebase, Google Maps, and Google Play Billing. You can manage that data through your Google account, Android advertising ID, Google Play, and device settings.

Support Contact

For support, feedback, privacy, and ads questions, contact: lightning.alerts.live@gmail.com