SmartWeather - Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 2024 Effective Date: December 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to SmartWeather, developed by John21 (Regression to the Mean). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our weather and navigation application.
2. Information We Collect
Location Data
GPS Location: To provide accurate weather forecasts for your current location
Navigation Data: To offer weather-aware navigation and route planning
Search Locations: When you search for the weather in different cities
App Usage Data
Analytics: Basic app usage patterns to improve user experience
Preferences: Your theme choices and settings (stored locally)
Error Reports: Crash logs to improve app stability
3. How We Use Your Information
Primary Purpose: All data collection is focused on providing you with accurate weather information and navigation services.
Weather Services: Your location is used exclusively to fetch relevant weather data
Navigation: Location data enables weather-aware routing and travel planning
Space Weather: No personal data required - uses public space weather APIs
App Improvement: Anonymous usage data helps us enhance features and performance
Mapping: Location data enables weather-aware maps via OSM.
Weather: Anonymous lat/long queries to Opeo-Meteo provide forecasts.
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We DO NOT Share Personal Data
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information
We do not share location data with advertising companies
We do not provide user data to third-party marketers
Third-Party Services We use the following services to provide weather data:
Weather data fetched anonymously from Open-Meteo, an open-source provider.
Mapping services use OpenStreetMap (OSM) for weather-aware maps.
Space Weather APIs: Public data, no personal information required. Attribution: 'Data courtesy of NOAA SWPC' where displayed."
5. Data Security
Encryption: All data transmitted is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
Local Storage: Preferences and settings stored securely on your device
No Cloud Storage: We do not store your personal data on our servers
Secure APIs: All third-party integrations use secure, authenticated connections
6. Your Rights and Controls
Location Services
Location access for mapping and weather requires your explicit consent via device settings. You can revoke it anytime, limiting real-time features but allowing manual location entry.
The app will continue to work with manually entered locations
Navigation features require location permissions to function
Data Requests
Access: Request information about data we have collected
Deletion: Request deletion of your data from our systems
Correction: Update or correct any inaccurate information
§ To access, delete, or correct data, email john21.paskari@gmail.com with 'Data Request' in the subject.
7. Children's Privacy
Smart Weather is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it promptly. Our practices align with applicable laws protecting children’s privacy worldwide.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes through the app or by posting the new policy on this page. Your continued use of the app after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
9. International Users
SmartWeather is available worldwide. By using our app, you consent to the processing of your data as described in this policy. We comply with applicable data protection laws globally, ensuring no personally identifiable information (PII) is stored or shared beyond secure, anonymised requests to our service providers.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Developer: John21 Organisation: Regression to the Mean Email: john21.paskari@gmail.com Subject: SmartWeather App - Privacy Policy Inquiry
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.