Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

Introduction

Scoped ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our sustainability analysis application.

Information We Collect

We do NOT collect, store, or transmit any personal information to our servers.

Location Data

• Location coordinates are used only for real-time analysis
• Not stored on our servers
• Not shared with third parties
• Processed locally in your browser
• You can deny location access and manually select locations on the map

Local Storage

• Analysis history is stored locally on your device using browser LocalStorage
• This data never leaves your device
• You can clear this data anytime through your browser settings
• No account or login required

Third-Party Services

Scoped uses the following third-party APIs to provide sustainability data:

OpenWeatherMap

• Purpose: Real-time air quality (PM2.5, AQI) and weather data
• Data shared: Location coordinates only
• Privacy Policy: OpenWeatherMap Privacy Policy

NASA POWER

• Purpose: Solar radiation and climate data
• Data shared: Location coordinates only
• Privacy Policy: NASA Privacy Policy

OpenStreetMap (Overpass API)

• Purpose: Infrastructure data (healthcare, education, transport, businesses)
• Data shared: Location coordinates only
• Privacy Policy: OpenStreetMap Privacy Policy

Open-Elevation API

• Purpose: Elevation data for flood risk assessment
• Data shared: Location coordinates only

Nominatim (OpenStreetMap)

• Purpose: Reverse geocoding (converting coordinates to place names)
• Data shared: Location coordinates only
• Privacy Policy: OpenStreetMap Privacy Policy

Cookies and Tracking

• We do NOT use cookies
• We do NOT use analytics or tracking tools
• We do NOT collect usage statistics
• We do NOT use advertising networks

Data Security

• All data processing happens in your browser
• We use HTTPS for all API communications
• No user data is stored on our servers
• No user accounts or authentication required

Children's Privacy

Scoped does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13. The app is designed for general audiences and does not require any personal information.

Your Rights

Since we don't collect or store your personal data, there is no data to access, modify, or delete from our servers. You can:

• Clear your browser's LocalStorage to remove analysis history
• Deny location permissions in your browser
• Use the app without providing any personal information

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Open Source

Scoped is an open-source project. You can review our source code on GitHub to verify our privacy practices:

View Source Code on GitHub

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: rishabhsingh.fin@gmail.com
• GitHub: Report an Issue

Compliance

This privacy policy is designed to comply with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Other applicable privacy laws

Summary: Scoped is a privacy-focused application. We don't collect, store, or share your personal information. All analysis happens locally in your browser, and only anonymous location coordinates are sent to third-party APIs for sustainability data retrieval.