Privacy Policy for EasyWeather

Effective Date: April 5, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how EasyWeather ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile application (the "App"). By using the App, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Location Data:
  • Approximate Location (IP-based): When you first open the App or if precise location is unavailable/denied, we may infer your approximate location based on your IP address using third-party services (like ip-api.com, ipify.org). This is used solely to provide an initial relevant weather forecast.
  • Precise Location (GPS-based): If you grant the App permission, we will collect your device's precise GPS location. This allows us to provide the most accurate weather forecast for your current location. You can revoke this permission at any time through your device settings.
  We send your coordinates (approximate or precise latitude and longitude) to our weather data provider (Open-Meteo) to fetch forecasts. We do not store any precise or approximate location history on our servers.
• Search Queries: When you search for a location, the query text is sent to a third-party geocoding service (Nominatim/OpenStreetMap) to find matching locations and their coordinates.
• Locally Stored Data (On Your Device Only):
  • Last Location: We store your last searched/selected location (display name, latitude, longitude) on your device using MMKV storage for your convenience, so the App remembers it next time you open it.
  • App Settings: Your preferences for theme (light/dark/system) and units (Metric/Imperial) are stored locally on your device using MMKV storage.
  This locally stored data is not transmitted to us or any third party.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide you with accurate and relevant weather forecasts based on your current or selected location.
• To enable location searching functionality.
• To remember your preferences (last location, theme, units) for a better user experience.
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with the following third parties only as necessary to provide the App's functionality or as described below:

• Weather Data Provider (Open-Meteo): We share latitude and longitude coordinates to retrieve weather forecasts. See Open-Meteo's Privacy Policy: Link to Open-Meteo Policy
• Location Search Provider (Nominatim/OpenStreetMap): We share your search query to find locations. Nominatim usage is subject to OpenStreetMap Foundation's policies. See Nominatim's Usage Policy: Link to Nominatim Policy
• IP Geolocation Services (ip-api.com, ipify.org): Your IP address is sent to these services to determine approximate location. See their respective policies: Link to ip-api Policy
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Data Storage and Security

Location and settings data are stored locally on your device only using MMKV storage. We do not store any personal data on our servers. Data sent to third-party services is handled according to their respective privacy policies and security measures.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet or electronic transmission is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Choices and Rights

• Location Permissions: You can enable or disable location services for the App at any time through your device settings. If disabled, weather will be based on your last selected location or IP address.
• App Settings: You can change your theme and unit preferences directly within the App's settings screen.
• Accessing or Deleting Local Data: Locally stored settings and last location can be effectively cleared by uninstalling the App or clearing the App's data through your device settings.

6. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or the relevant age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the App or on our website and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: antar.muhammed1@gmail.com