Weather Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 25, 2025

At Weather, we take your privacy seriously. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our weather dashboard service.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information to provide our weather service:

Account Information: Email address and password (encrypted) for user authentication
Favorite Cities: Cities you save to your favorites list, including city names and coordinates
Usage Data: Weather search queries and API usage patterns to improve service performance
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information for security and analytics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data solely to:

Provide weather information for your requested locations
Save and manage your favorite cities
Authenticate your account and ensure service security
Improve our weather service performance and user experience
Send important service updates or security notifications

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We use the following third-party services:

OpenWeatherMap API: To retrieve weather data (only coordinates are shared, not personal information)
Database and hosting providers: To securely store your account and preferences

4. Data Security and Storage

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

Passwords are encrypted using secure hashing algorithms
Data transmission is protected with HTTPS encryption
Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel only
Regular security audits and updates are performed

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access and review your personal information
Update or correct your account details
Delete your account and all associated data
Export your favorite cities data

6. Data Retention

We retain your account information as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, all personal data will be permanently removed within 30 days.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes via email or service announcement.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through the support channels provided in the application.