Privacy Policy - WeatherThere

Last Updated: February 13, 2026

Introduction

WeatherThere ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Location Data

WeatherThere collects and uses your device's location data to provide the core functionality of the app:

• Current Location: To show weather conditions at your current position
• Route Locations: To display weather data along your planned route
• Destination Locations: To provide weather forecasts for your destinations

Location data is:

• Only collected when you use the app
• Not stored permanently on our servers
• Not shared with third parties except as required for weather services
• Not used for tracking or advertising

Data We Don't Collect

We do not collect:

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Financial information
• Photos or media files
• Contact lists
• Device identifiers for advertising
• Usage analytics or tracking data

Third-Party Services

WeatherThere uses the following third-party services to provide functionality:

Google Maps API

• Purpose: Display maps and route planning
• Data Shared: Location coordinates for map display
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

OpenWeather API

• Purpose: Provide weather data and forecasts
• Data Shared: Location coordinates to fetch weather information
• Privacy Policy: https://openweather.co.uk/privacy-policy

These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.

Data Storage and Security

• Location data is processed in real-time and not permanently stored
• We use HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• We do not maintain user accounts or profiles
• No personal data is stored on our servers

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Control Location Access: You can enable or disable location permissions in your device settings
• Delete Data: Since we don't store personal data, there's nothing to delete
• Stop Using the App: Simply uninstall the app from your device

Children's Privacy

WeatherThere does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13. The app is suitable for all ages.

Permissions Explained

Location Permission (Required)

Why we need it: To show you weather conditions for your current location and along your planned routes.

Apple's Description in App: "WeatherThere needs your location to show weather conditions for your current position and plan routes from where you are."

Data Retention

Since we process location data in real-time without permanent storage, there is no data retention period. When you close the app or clear your planned route, the associated location data is discarded.

International Users

WeatherThere can be used globally. Weather data is provided by OpenWeather, which has global coverage.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

For California residents:

• We do not sell your personal information
• We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
• You have the right to know what personal information we collect (see "Information We Collect" above)

European Users (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area:

• Legal Basis: We process location data based on your consent (granted via iOS permission)
• Data Controller: Adam Rowe
• Your Rights: Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, and data portability
• Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw location permission at any time in iOS Settings

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

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By using WeatherThere, you agree to this Privacy Policy.