Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 17, 2026

Koshur Weather is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

To provide the core features of Koshur Weather, we request access to the following data on your device:

A. Location Data (Fine and Coarse Location)

• What we collect: We collect your device's precise or approximate location.

• Why we collect it: This data is strictly used to fetch and display current weather conditions for your specific area within Jammu & Kashmir.

• Data Handling: This location data is processed in real-time to fetch weather updates and is not stored on our permanent servers.

B. Photos and Media (Storage)

• What we collect: We request access to your device's photo gallery or storage.

• Why we collect it: This permission is required to allow you to select a custom image from your gallery to set as the App's background wallpaper.

• Data Handling: These images are stored locally on your device for personal customization and are not uploaded to any external servers.

C. Device and Other IDs

• What we collect: We may collect advertising IDs (such as Google Advertising ID).

• Why we collect it: This is used by third-party advertising partners to provide personalized advertisements and for analytics purposes.

2. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. Below are the links to the privacy policies of the third-party service providers used by the App:

• Google Play Services: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/ 

• Google AdMob: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543?hl=en 

• Open-Meteo (Weather Data): Our weather data is provided by Open-Meteo. They may collect non-personal information such as IP addresses for technical maintenance and service stability. This data is typically retained for up to 90 days. https://open-meteo.com/en/terms 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide accurate, location-based weather updates.

• To personalize the App interface with your chosen background images.

• To serve advertisements via Google AdMob.

• To improve the functionality and user experience of the App.

4. Children’s Privacy

Our services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers.

5. Security

We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information and strive to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us:

• Developer Name: Koshur Developers

• Email: rexussolution@gmail.com, Koshurdevelopers@gmail.com