Privacy Policy for Simply Weather App (US).
Last Updated: November 12, 2024
Introduction
Simple Weather App ("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 (the "App"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the App.
Information We Collect
Location Information
What We Collect:
Precise location data (GPS coordinates) when you grant location permissions.
Approximate location based on your device's location services.
How We Use It:
To determine the nearest U.S. city for weather data retrieval.
To automatically display weather information for your current location.
Important:
Your location data is NEVER stored on our servers.
Your location is NEVER shared with third parties (except as required for weather data retrieval and advertising, see below).
Location is only used temporarily to identify your nearest city.
You can deny location permission and manually select your city instead.
Automatically Collected Information
When you use the App, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
Device Information:
Device type and model
Operating system version (Android)
Unique device identifiers
Mobile network information
Usage Data:
Features you use within the App
Time and date of access
App performance data
Crash reports and diagnostic information
Storage Data:
The App stores your last selected city locally on your device
Weather data is cached locally for up to 10 minutes to improve performance
This data remains on your device and is never transmitted to our servers
Third-Party Services
Weather Data Provider
We use WeatherAPI.com to retrieve weather forecasts and current conditions.
Data Shared: City coordinates (latitude/longitude) only
Privacy Policy: https://open-meteo.com/en/terms
Purpose: To provide you with accurate weather information
Advertising Services
The App displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob.
Information Collected by AdMob:
Device advertising ID
IP address
Device information
App usage data
Location data (if you've granted location permissions)
Purpose:
To serve personalized or non-personalized advertisements
To measure ad performance
To prevent fraud
Your Choices:
You can opt out of personalized advertising in your device settings
Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
The App requests non-personalized ads where possible
AdMob Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Analytics and Crash Reporting
We may use third-party analytics tools to understand how users interact with the App and to identify and fix crashes.
Information Collected:
App usage patterns.
Crash logs and error reports.
Device and OS information.
Performance metrics.
Purpose:
To improve App functionality and user experience.
To identify and fix bugs.
To understand feature usage.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect or receive:
To Provide Weather Services:
Display current weather conditions.
Show hourly and 7-day forecasts.
Automatically detect your location for relevant weather data.
To Improve Our App:
Monitor and analyze usage and trends.
Fix bugs and technical issues.
Enhance user experience and functionality.
To Serve Advertisements:
Display relevant advertisements through Google AdMob
Support the App's free availability.
To Comply with Legal Obligations:
Respond to legal requests and prevent harm to users.
Enforce our terms and policies.
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
Weather data may be cached temporarily and then deleted after a period of no longer than 10 minutes.
Your selected manual city preference is stored on your device for user convenience.
This data can be cleared by uninstalling the App or clearing app data.
Security Measures
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:
Data transmission uses secure HTTPS connections.
We do not store your location data on external servers.
A minimal data collection principle is followed.
Data Retention
Location Data: Precise location data is not retained and is only used in real-time to identify your nearest city.
Cached Weather Data: Automatically deleted after 10 minutes or when the App is closed.
City Preferences: Stored locally until you uninstall the App or clear app data.
Analytics Data: Retained according to third-party service policies (typically between 14-26 months).
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Access and Control
View Your Data: All data stored by the App is on your device and accessible through Android settings.
Delete Your Data: Uninstall the App or clear app data in Android settings.
Opt-Out of Location: Deny location permissions in app settings or device settings.
Advertising Rights
Opt-Out of Personalized Ads:
Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
Know what personal information is collected.
Know if personal information is sold or disclosed.
Opt-out of the sale of personal information.
Request deletion of personal information.
Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.
Note: We do not sell your personal information.
Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our systems.
Potential 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 at the top of this policy.
Providing an in-app notification for material changes (if applicable).
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted.
International Data Transfers
The App is designed for users in the United States. If you are accessing the App from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers and third-party service providers are located.
Third-Party Links
The App may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as weather data sources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.
Permissions Explained
The App requests the following permissions:
Required Permissions:
INTERNET: To fetch weather data and display advertisements.
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: To check internet connectivity before fetching data.
Optional Permissions:
ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION: To automatically detect your location for weather data.
You can deny this permission and manually select your city instead.
Location is not stored or shared beyond determining your nearest city.
ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: Fallback for approximate location detection.
Data We Do NOT Collect:
To be clear, we do NOT:
Store your location data on external servers.
Collect your name, email, or contact information.
Access your photos, camera, or microphone.
Read your text messages or call logs.
Access your contacts or calendar.
Track your location in the background.
Sell your personal information to third parties.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: services@logisticsoasis.com
App Name: Simple Weather App
Developer: Logistics Oasis Limited
For issues related to:
Google AdMob: Visit Google Privacy Policy.
Open-Meteo: Visit Open-Meteo Terms.
Consent
By using the App, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Questions? Contact us at services@logisticsoasis.com
**Acknowledgment:**
By using Simply Weather, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.