Last updated: 31 May 2026 — Effective from: 31 May 2026
1. Introduction
The Feux de Forêt Association (‘we’, ‘our’ or ‘the Association’) attaches great importance to the protection of your personal data.
This privacy policy applies to all our services:
- the website feuxdeforet.fr
- the mobile app Forest Fires, available on the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android)
It explains what data we collect, how we use it, how long we keep it and what your rights are.
By using our services, you agree to this policy.
2. Data controller
Forest Fires Association
Association under the 1901 Act
2 Rue de la Carrerade, 66130 Ille-sur-Têt, France
[email protected]
3. Data collected
We adhere to the principle of minimisation : only data that is strictly necessary is collected.
3.1 Identification and usage data
- Email address and username (if you create an account)
- Data relating to navigation and interaction with the website or app
- Technical logs (errors, device or browser type, OS or application version)
3.2 Location data
- Website: IP address (approximate geolocation at city level)
- Mobile app: IP address + precise GPS location, only if you explicitly authorise it
- On iOS: Settings > Wildfires > Location
- On Android: Settings > Apps > Forest Fires > Permissions
Your location is never used for advertising purposes without your consent.
3.3 Data relating to alerts
When you report a fire, confirm an alert, report a false alarm or send a message or media file in response to a report, we collect:
- Your IP address
- Your location
- A technical identifier for your device (Device ID or equivalent)
This data is used exclusively to ensure the reliability of reports, prevent abuse and keep the platform secure. They are never used for commercial purposes.
3.4 Cookies and advertising identifiers
- Technical cookies (necessary for the website to function)
- Audience cookies (statistical measurement, subject to consent)
- Website: advertising identifiers will only be used with your consent via the cookie banner
- iOS: IDFA is collected only after the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompt has been accepted; this has been mandatory since iOS 14.5
- Android: GAID collected only with your consent
4. Purposes of processing
- Providing and improving the service
- Managing fire alerts
- Ensuring safety and preventing abuse
- Producing anonymised statistics
- Display adverts (only with your consent)
5. Legal basis for processing
- Service delivery : processing necessary for the provision of the service
- Legitimate interest : platform security, anti-abuse measures
- Consent : audience tracking cookies, advertising cookies, GPS location cookies
6. Shelf life
| Data type | Shelf life |
|---|---|
| Account details | Usable life: + 3 years |
| Technical logs | 12 months |
| Cookies | A maximum of 13 months |
| Statistical data | Quickly anonymised |
| IP address + device ID (alerts) | A maximum of 3 years, after which the data is deleted or anonymised |
7. Data sharing
Your data is neither sold nor passed on to third parties for commercial purposes. It may be passed on to:
- Technical service providers (hosting, maintenance)
- Audience measurement services
- Anti-spam services
- Legal authorities (only where required by law)
Data relating to reports (IP address and device ID) is never shared with third parties, unless required by law.
8. Notifications
We may send you notifications based on your preferences and, where applicable, your location (active alert zones).
- Website: Browser notifications, which can be disabled in your browser settings
- iOS: A permission request is displayed the first time the app is launched
- Android: can be managed under Settings > Apps > CarteFeu > Notifications
You can turn off notifications at any time in the app settings or your system settings.
9. Safety
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Restricted access to personal data
- Continuous monitoring of security incidents
10. Your rights (GDPR)
In accordance with the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access to your data
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure (‘right to be forgotten’)
- Right to object to processing
- Right to restriction of processing
- Right to data portability
To exercise these rights: [email protected]
You can also lodge a complaint with the CNIL.
11. Data relating to minors
Our services are not intended for anyone under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data relating to minors.
12. Transfers outside the European Union
Some of our service providers may be based outside the EU (e.g. Google services). These transfers are governed by appropriate safeguards in accordance with the GDPR (standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions).
13. No automated decision-making
No decision that has legal effects or significantly affects you is made in a fully automated manner, without human intervention.
14. Changes to the policy
This policy may be updated at any time. The date shown at the top of the document is the reference date for the current version.
15. Contact
Forest Fires Association
2 Rue de la Carrerade, 66130 Ille-sur-Têt, France
[email protected]