1. Introduction

Welcome to Tall Guy Tech. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy informs you how we look after your personal data when you use our mobile applications, including Head In The Clouds, and tells you about your privacy rights globally. 

2. The Data Controller

The data controller for this application is:

• Name: Paul Collins

• Location: Cork City, Ireland

• Contact: tallguytech.dev@gmail.com

3. Data We Collect and How We Use It

We collect and process the following types of information to provide and improve our services:

• Precise Location Data: With your explicit permission, our app accesses your device's precise GPS location. This data is processed ephemerally (in real-time) to fetch accurate weather updates for your current area from our provider, OpenWeather. We do not store your location history on our servers.

• Device Identifiers: We use the Google Mobile Ads (AdMob) SDK to display advertisements. This SDK automatically collects and shares certain data types for advertising, analytics, and fraud prevention purposes, including your Android Advertising ID, IP address, and device identifiers.

• Usage and Diagnostic Data: We may collect technical information such as your device model, operating system version, and app performance logs (e.g., crash reports) to improve app stability and user experience.

4. Third-Party Service Providers

To provide app functionality, we share specific data with the following partners:

• OpenWeather (Weather Data): We share your coordinates to retrieve local weather forecasts.

• Google AdMob (Advertising): Third parties, including Google, use cookies or unique device identifiers to serve ads based on your visit to this app. You can opt-out of personalized advertising in your device's Android settings.

5. Data Safety and Security

• Encryption: All user data, including location coordinates and identifiers, is encrypted in transit using industry-standard protocols (HTTPS/TLS).

• Retention: Location data is processed ephemerally and is not retained after the weather request is fulfilled.

6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data based on:

• Consent: For location access and personalized advertising.

• Legitimate Interests: For fraud prevention, security, and app performance monitoring.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information, including advertising IDs, from children under 13.

8. Your Rights (Global)

Depending on your location (such as the EU under GDPR or California under CCPA), you have the right to access, delete, or limit the processing of your data. You can revoke location permissions at any time via your device's system settings.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this policy or our data practices, please contact us at tallguytech.dev@gmail.com.