This Privacy Policy describes how riktom.com ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit riktom.com or use our apps (RiverWatch, Fire Watcher).
Location data. Our apps may request your device's location to show you nearby river gauges or fire activity. This location data is used only within the app to center the map and identify nearby stations. It is not stored on our servers and not shared with third parties.
Usage data. Like most websites, our server logs standard access data including your IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages visited. This data is used for diagnosing technical issues and understanding aggregate traffic patterns. It is not linked to personal identifiers and is deleted periodically.
Cookies. We use cookies for site functionality and analytics. Third-party advertising partners (see below) may also set cookies on your device.
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this site. Google and its partners may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out through the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
For more information on how Google uses data from sites that use its services, see How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.
Our apps display data from public sources including NASA FIRMS, USGS National Water Information System, and the National Weather Service. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices of these agencies. Use of their data is governed by their respective policies.
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Questions about this policy? Email us at hello@riktom.com.