Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When using MHQC, you may provide:

• Account information such as name, email address, or login credentials
• Groundwater study notes and field observations
• Site records, measurements, descriptions, and custom entries
• Photos or files uploaded within the app

Location Information

MHQC may collect precise or approximate location data when you choose to mark groundwater study sites, wells, or field locations.

Device Information

We may automatically collect limited technical information such as:

• Device type
• Operating system version
• App version
• Crash logs and diagnostics

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and operate the MHQC app
• Save and sync your field records
• Display and manage mapped locations
• Improve app performance and reliability
• Respond to support requests
• Maintain security and prevent misuse

3. Data Storage

Information may be stored locally on your device and/or securely on cloud servers used to support app functionality.

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in the following situations:

• With service providers who help operate the app (such as cloud hosting or analytics providers)
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect rights, safety, or security of users or the public
• In connection with a business transfer such as merger or acquisition

5. Location Data

Location data is used only to support app features such as recording and displaying study locations. You can disable location access in your device settings, though some features may not function properly.

6. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

7. Your Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:

• Access your information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw permissions such as location access

To make a request, contact us using the details below.

8. Third-Party Services

MHQC may use third-party services for hosting, analytics, authentication, or storage. Those providers may process information under their own privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

MHQC is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Us