Last Updated: December 22, 2024
WeatherNow ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Location Information
WeatherNow collects and uses your coarse (approximate) location to provide you with accurate weather information for your area. This location data is:
- Approximate location only: We use coarse location (network-based) rather than precise GPS coordinates
- Used in real-time: Location is accessed only when you open the app or request weather updates
- Not stored permanently: We do not store your location history on our servers
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use WeatherNow, we may automatically collect:
- Device type and operating system version
- App usage data and crash reports
- IP address (used temporarily for weather data requests)
1.3 Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide:
- City names or locations you search for
- Saved favorite locations
- App preferences and settings
- Feedback and support requests
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Weather Services: To provide accurate weather forecasts and alerts for your location
- App Functionality: To display weather maps, forecasts, and personalized weather information
- App Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve app performance
- Technical Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Bug Fixes: To identify and fix technical issues and crashes
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
3.1 Third-Party Services
We may share your information with:
- Weather Data Providers: We use third-party weather APIs that may receive your location to provide weather data
- Analytics Services: Anonymous usage data may be shared with analytics providers to improve app performance
- Mapping Services: Location data is shared with mapping services to display weather maps
3.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities.
3.3 What We Don't Do
We do NOT:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Use your location for advertising purposes
- Share your data with social media platforms
- Track your precise movements or create location histories
4. Data Storage and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
- Data is transmitted using secure, encrypted connections
- Minimal data is stored on our servers
- Saved locations and preferences are stored locally on your device
- We regularly update our security practices
5. Your Rights and Choices
5.1 Location Permissions
You can control location access through your device settings:
- Deny Permission: You can deny location access and manually search for locations
- Revoke Permission: You can revoke location permission at any time in your device settings
- Manual Search: Search for any city worldwide without sharing your location
5.2 Data Deletion
You can delete your data by:
- Clearing saved locations within the app
- Uninstalling the app (removes all locally stored data)
- Contacting us to request deletion of any server-stored data
6. Children's Privacy
WeatherNow does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending an in-app notification for significant changes
8. International Users
WeatherNow is available worldwide. By using our app, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of your location.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
- Via Website: Use the contact form on our website
- Via GitHub: github.com/Mostafa24sd/WeatherNow-store
10. Your Consent
By using WeatherNow, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our app.