Privacy-Policy

Last Updated: September 19, 2025 

Live Weather is a weather application developed by Pearuell Studio. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information, as well as the rights you have under applicable privacy laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), and Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD).

By using Live Weather, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.

1. Information We Collect

In order to fulfill the core functionality of the app, we will:

• Obtain information about your device's network to provide up-to-date weather information:

- android.permission.INTERNET when requesting the weather API

- android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE for checking network connectivity

- android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE for viewing WLAN connections

• Obtain information about your location to provide approximate or accurate weather information for your location:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION request current approximate location trigger

android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Triggered by a request for the exact current location.

• Advertising ID (via com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID) for analytics and monetization.

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 (or 16 where required).

2. How We Use Your Data

• To provide and improve app functionality.

• To deliver accurate weather updates based on your location.

• To analyze usage and optimize app performance.

• To prevent fraud, ensure security, and troubleshoot issues.

• For advertising and monetization (with your consent, where required).

• To comply with legal obligations.

We never sell your personal data.

3. How We Share Your Data

We may share your data with:

• Service Providers (for storage, analytics, ads, technical support).

• Advertising Partners (for personalized ads, if permitted).

• Legal Authorities (when legally required).

• With Your Consent (for specific features).

You have the right to know if your data is shared or sold. You may also opt out of sale or sharing as described in the Rights section.

4. Your Privacy Rights

Under GDPR (EU/EEA users)

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data.

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).

• Know if your data is shared or sold.

• Object to processing.

• Withdraw consent at any time.

• Data portability.

• File a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
  
  

🔗 Learn more: GDPR Official Website

Under CCPA (California users)

You have the right to:

• Know what data we collect and how it’s used.

• Request access to your personal data.

• Request deletion of your data.

• Know if your data is shared or sold.

• Opt out of the “sale” of your data.

• Equal services without discrimination.
  
  

To exercise these rights, email us at pearuell@gmail.com.

🔗 Learn more: CCPA Official Website

Under VCDPA (Virginia users)

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your data.

• Obtain a copy of your personal data.

• Opt out of targeted advertising or data sales.

• File a complaint with your Attorney General if unsatisfied.
  
  

🔗 Learn more: Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act

Under LGPD (Brazilian users)

You have the right to:

• Confirm if your data is processed.

• Access, correct, or delete your data.

• Know with whom your data is shared.

• Request anonymization, blocking, or deletion.

• Withdraw consent.

• File a complaint with ANPD (Brazilian National Data Protection Authority).
  
  

🔗 Learn more: LGPD Official Website

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide you with Live Weather services.

• Fulfill the purposes described in this policy.

• Comply with legal requirements.
  
  

Data may be deleted upon request or when no longer needed.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent (when you grant app permissions).

• Contract (to provide you with our services).

• Legitimate interest (to improve app functionality and prevent fraud).

• Legal obligation (to comply with applicable laws).

7. Exercising Your Rights

To access, correct, delete, or opt out of sharing/selling your data, please email pearuell@gmail.com. We may require verification of your identity before processing your request.

8. Data Controller & DPO

• Data Controller: Pearuell Studio

• Email: pearuell@gmail.com

• Data Protection Officer (DPO): 陆净珍 (Lujingzhen)

• Contact: pearuell@gmail.com

9. Complaints

If you believe your rights are violated, you may file a complaint with:

• Your local supervisory authority (GDPR).

• The California Attorney General (CCPA).

• The Virginia Attorney General (VCDPA).

• ANPD Brazil (LGPD).

10. Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services. Please review their privacy policies:

• Google Play Services – Privacy Policy

• Google AdMob – Privacy Policy

• Firebase – Privacy Policy

• Facebook – Privacy Policy

• Pangle – Privacy Policy

• Mintegral – Privacy Policy

• Vungle – Privacy Policy

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the “last updated” date. If major changes are made, we may notify you via in-app notices.

12. Contact Us

For any privacy questions or data rights requests, please contact us at:
📧 pearuell@gmail.com