This Privacy Policy explains how WeatherCast Pro collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use the app. It is written for transparency and app store review. It is not a substitute for legal advice.
1. Information We Collect
WeatherCast Pro may collect or process the following information depending on the features you use:
| Category | Examples | Why It Is Used |
|---|---|---|
| Account information | Email address, display name, profile photo URL, sign-in provider identifiers | To create and manage your account, authenticate login, and sync settings or saved locations. |
| Location information | Approximate or precise device location when permission is granted; selected map center/city | To show local radar/weather, center the map, reverse lookup a city/area, and save locations you choose. |
| Saved app data | Saved places, app settings, sync status, premium status | To provide cloud sync and restore preferences across devices. |
| Purchase information | Subscription product ID, premium status, purchase/restore status | To unlock premium features and remove ads. |
| Advertising/device data | AdMob advertising identifiers, device/app information, ad interactions | To display ads to free users and measure ad performance, where applicable. |
| Diagnostics and usage data | Crash logs, performance data, app events, device information | To improve reliability, troubleshoot issues, and understand performance. |
2. How We Use Information
- Provide radar, weather, forecast, and location-based app features.
- Authenticate users and protect account access.
- Sync saved locations and settings when cloud sync is enabled.
- Process and verify premium subscription access.
- Show or manage ads for non-premium users.
- Improve app performance, reliability, security, and user experience.
- Respond to support requests.
3. Location Data
WeatherCast Pro requests location permission so the app can show weather and radar near you. You can deny location permission and still use the app by choosing or searching for a location manually. You can change location permissions in device settings.
4. Third-Party Services
WeatherCast Pro uses third-party services that may collect or process data under their own privacy policies, including Firebase/Google services, Google AdMob, Google Play Billing, Apple In-App Purchase, RainViewer, and OpenStreetMap/Nominatim where applicable.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with service providers only as needed to operate the app, process subscriptions, provide weather/radar features, show ads, prevent fraud, comply with law, or protect users and the app.
6. Ads and Premium
The free version may display ads. Premium subscribers receive an ad-free experience while their subscription is active. Ad providers may use identifiers, device data, and ad interaction data to deliver and measure ads.
7. Data Retention and Choices
We keep account, saved location, settings, and premium status data for as long as needed to provide the app or as required by law. You can disable location access, manage subscriptions through the app store, sign out, or contact us to request access, correction, or deletion of app-related data.
8. Children’s Privacy
WeatherCast Pro is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Security
We use reasonable measures to protect information. No app or online service can guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes and Contact
We may update this policy from time to time. Questions or requests can be sent to djbillmandj@gmail.com.