Support and Privacy Policy
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**Windward Flood Check 1.0.0**

General
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App Information

* App Name: Windward Flood Check
* Primary Language: English
* Bundle ID & SKU: edu.hawaii.wrrc
* Categories: Weather, Education
* Age Rating:

Users will only see the age rating that applies to their country or region on the App Store.

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| Rating    | Country / Region                 |
+===========+==================================+
| 15+       | Australia                        |
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| 16+       | 172 countries or regions         |
+-----------+----------------------------------+
| 15+       | Brazil                           |
+-----------+----------------------------------+
| 15+       | Korea, Republic of               |
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* Copyright: Copyright @ 2025 WRRC Shuler Lab. All rights reserved.
* App Icon (1024x1024, no transparency)

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Troubleshooting
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To troubleshoot:

* Restart the app
* Make sure you're connected to the Internet
* Ensure location services are enabled

If problems still persist contact support above or fill out the feedback form.

Privacy Statement
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Last updated: March 2026

**Overview**

Flood Check provides stream, tide, and weather information for areas in Hawaiʻi using publicly available data sources.

**Information Collection**

This application does not collect, store, or process any personal information from users. The application does not request or track information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, or location data.

**Location Data**

The app may request location access to help users view nearby stream or tide information. Location data is used only on the device and is not stored or 

**Data Sources**

Flood Check uses publicly available data from:

* United States Geological Survey (USGS)
* National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
* National Weather Service (NWS)

This data is accessed through publicly available APIs.

**Third-Party Services**

Flood Check may retrieve environmental data from the services listed above. These services may have their own privacy policies.

**External Links**

The application contains links to external websites, those websites may have their own privacy policies. Users should review those policies separately.

**Changes to This Privacy Statement**

This Privacy Statement may be updated if the functionality of the application changes. Updates will be reflected on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us
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| Contact: WRRC `infowrrc@hawaii.edu <infowrrc@hawaii.edu>`_