Effective Date: August 13, 2026
Last Updated: August 13, 2026
NOAA Weather Radar & Forecast ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your information.
This Privacy Policy explains how NOAA Weather Radar & Forecast collects, uses, processes, and protects information when you use our mobile application (the "App").
NOAA Weather Radar & Forecast is designed to provide weather information, tropical cyclone tracking, radar visualization, wind information, and official weather alerts to help users better understand weather conditions and potential risks.
We follow the principle of data minimization and only process information necessary to provide and improve our services.
By using NOAA Weather Radar & Forecast, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information depending on how you use the App and the permissions you provide.
1.1 Location Information
NOAA Weather Radar & Forecast may request access to your device's precise location when you enable location permission.
Your precise location may be used to provide location-based features, including:
- Displaying your current location on the weather map;
- Providing weather information relevant to your location;
- Showing tropical cyclone information related to your area;
- Providing applicable official weather alerts.
When you use location-based features, your precise location may be transmitted to our servers for processing to provide the requested service.
We do not retain your precise location after the requested service has been completed.
Precise location information is not stored in our server logs and is not included in our analytics events.
You may disable location permission at any time through your device settings. If you disable location access, you can still use the core features of NOAA Weather Radar & Forecast.
1.2 App Usage Information
We use analytics services to understand how users interact with NOAA Weather Radar & Forecast and to improve the quality and performance of the App.
We use:
- Firebase Analytics;
- ThinkingSDK.
These services may collect anonymous or non-personal usage statistics related to App interactions, such as:
- Feature usage;
- Screen interactions;
- App performance-related events;
- General usage patterns.
The analytics information collected is used only for:
- Understanding product usage;
- Improving App functionality;
- Optimizing user experience;
- Evaluating App performance.
We do not intentionally send precise location information or sensitive user-provided content through analytics events.
1.3 Crash Reports and Performance Information
We use Firebase services, including Firebase Crashlytics and Firebase Performance Monitoring, to help maintain the stability and reliability of NOAA Weather Radar & Forecast.
These services may process technical information related to:
- App crashes;
- Error information;
- Performance issues;
- Device and operating system information;
- App version information;
- Diagnostic information.
This information is used to:
- Identify and fix technical problems;
- Improve App stability;
- Improve performance and reliability.
Crash and performance information is not used to identify individual users personally.
1.4 Local Storage Information
Certain information is stored locally on your device to support App functionality and provide a better experience.
Examples include:
- App preferences;
- Language settings;
- Unit settings;
- Map preferences;
- User interface settings;
- Other locally stored App configurations.
This information remains stored on your device and is generally removed when you uninstall the App.
We do not use locally stored settings to identify you personally.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
2.1 Providing App Features
We process information to provide:
- Weather maps;
- Tropical cyclone tracking;
- Storm information;
- Radar information;
- Wind visualization;
- Location-based weather information;
- Official weather alerts.
2.2 Improving App Quality
We use analytics and technical information to:
- Understand how users use the App;
- Improve features;
- Detect technical issues;
- Improve App performance;
- Enhance reliability.
2.3 Maintaining Security and Reliability
We may process technical information when necessary to:
- Maintain App security;
- Prevent misuse;
- Protect system reliability;
- Resolve technical problems.
3. Official Weather Alerts
NOAA Weather Radar & Forecast may provide official weather alert information and notifications based on data provided by the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS).
Official weather alert availability depends on:
- NWS data availability;
- Applicable weather service areas;
- Geographic coverage;
- Information provided by official weather authorities.
The App may provide alerts related to applicable NWS warning and alert information.
NOAA Weather Radar & Forecast is not affiliated with or operated by the U.S. National Weather Service.
Weather information and alerts provided by the App are for informational and awareness purposes only.
Users should always follow instructions, warnings, evacuation orders, and safety guidance issued by official government authorities and emergency services.
4. Notifications
NOAA Weather Radar & Forecast may request permission to send notifications related to applicable official weather alerts.
Notifications are intended to provide timely weather-related information when enabled by the user.
You may enable or disable notifications at any time through your device settings.
If you disable notifications, you can continue using the main features of the App.
5. Third-Party Services
We use certain third-party services to help operate, analyze, and improve NOAA Weather Radar & Forecast.
These services include:
Firebase
Firebase services are provided by Google and may support:
- App analytics;
- Crash reporting;
- Performance monitoring.
Firebase processes information according to its own privacy practices.
ThinkingSDK
ThinkingSDK is used to collect non-personal App usage statistics and help us understand product usage and improve user experience.
Third-party services may process information according to their respective privacy policies and service terms.
6. Data Storage and Retention
NOAA Weather Radar & Forecast follows data minimization principles.
Location Data
Precise location information:
- May be transmitted to our servers for requested location-based features;
- Is not stored after processing;
- Is not recorded in server logs.
Local App Data
App preferences and settings may be stored locally on your device.
This local data is removed when you uninstall the App.
Analytics and Diagnostic Data
Analytics and diagnostic information may be processed by third-party service providers such as Firebase and ThinkingSDK according to their service configurations and retention policies.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information processed through NOAA Weather Radar & Forecast.
These measures are designed to help protect information from:
- Unauthorized access;
- Unauthorized disclosure;
- Loss;
- Misuse.
However, no electronic transmission or storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Your Choices and Rights
You have control over certain permissions and information processing choices.
You can:
- Disable location access through device settings;
- Disable notifications through device settings;
- Delete locally stored App data by uninstalling the App.
Depending on applicable privacy laws, you may have additional rights regarding your information.
If you have privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us using the information provided below.
9. Children's Privacy
NOAA Weather Radar & Forecast is intended for users who meet the minimum age requirements established by the applicable app store rating system.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children below the applicable legal age threshold.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that appropriate action can be taken.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes to the App;
- Changes to our data practices;
- Changes in applicable laws or regulations.
When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: godoyamity559@gmail.com