The Nova Scotia Emergency Alert application (NS Alert) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This privacy statement outlines how your information is collected, used, and safeguarded when using the app and related services.
We collect only the minimum personal information required to provide emergency alerts and related services. This may include:
Personal information is used to:
With your explicit consent, the app may use GPS or other location technologies to determine your location. Location data is used to:
You may disable location services at any time via your device or app settings.
The app may collect aggregated usage statistics using tools like Google Analytics to better understand usage patterns and improve service. This data is anonymized and does not include personally identifiable information.
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. These include:
We may use external service providers to help deliver some functionality, such as sending notifications or analyzing usage trends. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and only use it for authorized purposes.
The app is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
All data is stored and accessed in Canada, in accordance with Nova Scotia’s Personal Information International Disclosure Protection Act (PIIDPA).
We may update this privacy statement periodically. Updates will be posted within the app and on the NS Alert website. Your continued use of the app after changes indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
For questions about this Privacy Statement or your personal information, contact Information Access and Privacy Services.