Privacy Policy for Weather app

Effective Date: April 4, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Weather app. We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing you with accurate and timely weather information. This policy describes how we handle your data when you use our application.

2. Information We Collect

A. Location Information

To provide accurate local weather forecasts, radar maps, and air quality data, we request access to your device's precise (GPS) and approximate (network-based) location. This data is used solely to fetch weather data for your current area.

B. Device and Network Information

We may collect information about your device type and network status (WiFi/Cellular) to optimize data fetching and ensure the app remains responsive.

3. How We Use Information

• Weather Forecasts: To deliver real-time meteorological data for your specific location.
• Performance Monitoring: To improve app stability and fix bugs.
• Advertising: We use third-party services to display relevant advertisements.

4. Permissions Required

Weather app requires the following permissions:

• Location (Fine/Coarse): To provide weather data for your current position.
• Internet Access: To fetch weather updates from our meteorological providers.
• Network/WiFi State: To optimize data usage and connection stability.
• Notifications: To send severe weather alerts and daily summaries (optional).

5. Third-Party Services

We partner with trusted third parties to provide app functionality:

• Weather Data Providers: We use OpenWeatherMap and WeatherAPI to fetch meteorological data.
• Google AdMob: We use AdMob to serve advertisements. AdMob may collect device identifiers to provide personalized ads.

6. Data Security and Retention

We do not store your location history on our servers. Weather queries are processed in real-time, and any cached data is stored locally on your device for your convenience.

7. Children’s Privacy

Weather app is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

8. Contact Us

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

Email: ashok.gokulakrishnan@gmail.com