Effective Date: March 6, 2024
Updated: June 15, 2025

1. Introduction
Welcome to Snarky Weather. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app. By using Snarky Weather, you agree to the collection and use of information as described below.

2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:

• Location Data: To provide accurate weather info. You can enable or disable location services anytime in your device settings.
  
  

• Device Information: Non-personal info such as device type, iOS version, and app usage data to improve performance.
  
  

• User-Provided Data: If you contact us or provide feedback, we may collect your email or other voluntarily provided details.
  
  

• Payment Information: For in-app purchases (IAP), we receive transaction info from Apple but do not collect or store payment details directly.
  
  

3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:

• Provide location-based weather updates.
  
  

• Improve app performance and user experience.
  
  

• Respond to inquiries and feedback.
  
  

• Display ads in the free version.
  
  

• Manage and process in-app purchases.
  
  

4. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may collect data under their own privacy policies, including but not limited to:

• Weather data providers.
  
  

• Analytics tools (e.g., Apple App Analytics).
  
  

• Advertising partners for the free version.
  
  

Ads and Advertising Partners
Our free version displays ads via third-party ad networks. These partners may collect info about your device and app usage to deliver personalized ads. Their data practices are governed by their privacy policies. We do not share personal data beyond what’s necessary for ad delivery.

5. Data Retention & Security
We do not store personal data beyond what is necessary for app functionality. Location data is processed in real-time and not stored on servers. We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access.

6. Local Processing
All data processing happens locally on your device. No personal data is transmitted to external servers, keeping your info private. Since we don’t store personal data on servers, your data stays on your device.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA
If you live in the EU or California, you have rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Access, correction, deletion, restriction of processing, objection to marketing use, and data portability.
  
  

• To exercise these rights, contact us at snarkyweather@gmail.com.
  
  

8. Your Choices

• Disable location access anytime in device settings.
  
  

• Contact us to request data deletion or exercise your GDPR/CCPA rights.
  
  

• If you don’t agree with this policy, please stop using the app.
  
  

9. Children’s Privacy
Snarky Weather is not intended for children under 13, and we don’t knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Updates will be posted in the app or on our website with a new effective date.

11. Contact Us
Questions or privacy requests? Reach out anytime: snarkyweather@gmail.com