This Privacy Policy describes how Weathercaster (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses information from users (“you”) of our iOS application.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use the app:
a. Personal Information
We do not collect personally identifiable information unless explicitly provided by you (e.g., through a contact form.
b. Non-Personal Information
We may collect non-personal information automatically, including but not limited to:
Device type and model
Operating system version
Usage data (such as time spent in the app, features accessed)
Crash reports and diagnostics
This data is automatically collected if you opt into sharing data with developers in iOS.
c. Location Data
With your permission, we may collect and use your device’s location services to look up your location if you tap the "use my location" button. You can control how your location is shared through your device settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data for the following purposes:
To provide and improve app functionality such as looking up forecast data for your location.
To analyze usage trends and performance
To fix bugs and improve user experience
3. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze data to help us improve the app. These include:
Apple (for crash reports and analytics) if users have opted into sharing data with developers.
Apple has their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
4. Data Retention
We retain non-personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Data may be shared with service providers solely for the purposes of app functionality, analytics, or support.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
Access, correct, or delete your data
Withdraw consent where applicable
You can exercise these rights by contacting us.
7. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage users to review this page periodically for any changes.