Privacy Policy | Tornado Path

Privacy Policy for Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath

Last Updated: January 4, 2026

Overview

Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath, a product of Ridge Labs LLC ("we", "our", or "the app"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Location Data

What we collect: Your device's geographic location (latitude and longitude)
When we collect it: Only when you grant location permissions and use the app
How we use it: To display your position on weather maps and show nearby tornado warnings and severe weather alerts
Optional: Location access is completely optional. The app works without it, but you won't see your position on the map.

Account Information (Pro Subscribers)

What we collect: Email address, name, phone numbers, and saved addresses
Why we collect it: To send you severe weather alerts via phone call, SMS, and email
How it's stored: Securely in our database with encryption

Purchase Information

When you subscribe to Pro features, Apple processes all payments through the App Store. We receive confirmation of your subscription status but do NOT receive or store:

Credit card numbers
Bank account information
Apple Pay details

We DO receive:

Subscription status (active/expired/cancelled)
Subscription type (annual/lifetime)
Original purchase date
Expiration date (for recurring subscriptions)

This information is used solely to provide you with Pro features.

Pro Subscription Options

Pro Annual: $39.99/year with 3-day free trial (auto-renewable)
Pro Lifetime: $149.99 (one-time purchase)

Automatically Collected Information

Device Information: We may collect device type, operating system version, and app version for troubleshooting and app improvement
Usage Data: Basic analytics about which features are used to improve the app experience

What We DON'T Collect

We do NOT track your location history or store your location data
We do NOT sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes
We do NOT use tracking cookies or advertising identifiers

Mobile Information & SMS Data

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Data Sources

All weather data (tornado warnings, severe weather alerts, outlooks) is provided by:

National Weather Service (NWS)
Storm Prediction Center (SPC)
NOAA

We do not create, modify, or guarantee the accuracy of this weather data.

Data Storage

Location data is only used for alert delivery and is NOT stored on our servers
Premium subscriber data is stored securely and used only for alert delivery
The app may cache weather data temporarily on your device for performance
You can request deletion of your account data at any time

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Twilio: For phone call and SMS alert delivery
Resend: For email alert delivery
RevenueCat: For subscription management
Supabase: For secure data storage

These services have their own privacy policies and handle data according to their terms.

Children's Privacy

This app does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age. The app is rated 4+ and is safe for all ages.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Deny or revoke location permissions at any time through your device settings
Request deletion of your account and all associated data
Update or correct your account information
Contact us with privacy concerns

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: hello@tornadopath.com
Website: https://www.tornadopath.com

Compliance

This app complies with:

Apple App Store Guidelines
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable

By using Tornado Tracker by TornadoPath, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Website Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 11, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Tornado Path, a product of Ridge Labs LLC. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:

Personal Information: Name, email address, and other contact details you provide when submitting feedback or contacting us.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and other usage patterns.
Device Information: Information about your device, IP address, browser type, and operating system.
Location Information: General location information derived from your IP address or more precise location if you enable location services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

Provide and maintain our service
Improve our website and user experience
Analyze usage patterns and trends
Send administrative information
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Protect against unauthorized access or illegal activity

Mobile Information & SMS Data

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services, such as analytics providers, that collect, monitor, and analyze user data. These third parties have their own privacy policies addressing how they use such information.

Google Analytics

This Site uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to help analyze how users use the Site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Site (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the Site, compiling reports on website activity, and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. You can learn more about how Google collects and processes data by visiting Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Advertising

This Site is affiliated with CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive ("Raptive") for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive's data usage, click here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement/.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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.

8. Contact Us

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

hello@tornadopath.com