# Privacy Policy **Last Updated:** February 2026 ## Introduction Levee ("the App") is a flood monitoring application that helps you track river levels and flood warnings in the United Kingdom. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. ## Data We Collect ### Location Data - **Purpose:** To show nearby river monitoring stations and flood warnings for your area - **Collection:** When you add watch points or enable location-based alerts - **Storage:** Stored locally on your device only - **Sharing:** Never shared with third parties ### Flood Monitoring Data - **Source:** Environment Agency (EA) Flood Monitoring API (public UK government data) - **Content:** River levels, station metadata, flood warnings - **Storage:** Cached locally on your device for offline access - **Updates:** Refreshed periodically when you open the app or via background refresh ### Usage Data - **Analytics:** No third-party analytics or tracking software is used - **Crash Data:** Optional crash reports may be collected if you choose to share them ### Push Notifications - **Purpose:** Alert you to flood warnings and rising water levels at your watch points - **Control:** You can disable notifications in device Settings or in-app preferences - **Content:** Watch point name, alert level, water level, trend ## Data Storage & Retention - **Local Storage:** All personal data (watch points, preferences, cached readings) is stored locally on your device using Apple's SwiftData framework - **No Cloud Sync:** Watch points and settings are not synced to any cloud service - **No Account Required:** Levee does not require you to create an account or provide personal information - **Data Deletion:** You can delete all data by deleting watch points in the app or uninstalling the app ## Data Sharing We do **not** sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes. ### Environment Agency Data - Flood warnings and river level data are sourced from the UK Environment Agency's public API - The Environment Agency does not collect your personal information through this app - API requests are made directly from your device to EA servers ## Background Location & Refresh The app may use background location refresh and scheduled background updates to: - Check for new flood warnings at your watch points - Update river level readings - Send timely alerts These features are designed to minimise battery impact and respect your privacy. ## Children's Privacy Levee is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. ## Your Rights Under UK GDPR and Data Protection Law, you have the right to: - **Access:** Request a copy of your data (stored locally on your device) - **Delete:** Remove your data by deleting watch points or uninstalling the app - **Opt-out:** Disable notifications, background refresh, or location access at any time ## Security We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your data: - Local data is stored in Apple's secure app sandbox - No data is transmitted to third-party servers - App uses HTTPS for all Environment Agency API requests ## Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be notified within the app. ## Contact If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact: **Email:** privacy@levee.app **Website:** levee.app (if available) --- *This Privacy Policy is effective as of February 2026 and complies with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and Apple's App Store guidelines.*