WeatherScan

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us

This Privacy Policy describes how WeatherScan ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our mobile application (the "App") and any related services (collectively, the "Services"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Services, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use the Services. This includes:

  • Account Information: If you choose to create an account, we may collect information such as your name, email address, and password.
  • Profile Information: Information you provide when creating or updating your profile, such as a username or profile picture.
  • Feedback and Communications: Information you provide when you contact us for support, send us feedback, or otherwise communicate with us.
  • Location Information: If you choose to provide it, we may collect information about cities or locations you manually add to your watchlist within the App.

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you use the Services, we may automatically collect certain information about you and your device, including:

  • Device Information: Information about your mobile device, including the device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers (such as IDFV), device settings, and mobile network information.
  • Usage Information: Information about how you use the Services, including the features you use, the actions you take, the time and duration of your activities, and the frequency of your interactions with the Services.
  • Location Information: With your permission, we may collect precise location information about your device using technologies such as GPS, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. You can disable location services at any time through your device settings.
  • Log Information: We may collect log information when you use the Services, including your IP address, access times, and pages or screens viewed.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with the Services. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve the Services and your experience.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

  • Service Providers: Third-party service providers that help us operate the Services, such as weather data providers, analytics providers, and customer support services.
  • Partners: Third-party partners with whom we offer co-branded services or promotions.
  • Publicly Available Sources: Information from publicly available sources, as permitted by law.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect about you for various purposes, including:

2.1 To Provide and Improve the Services

We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve the Services, including to:

  • Deliver weather information and forecasts tailored to your location or saved locations
  • Personalize your experience with the Services
  • Develop new features and functionality
  • Fix bugs and technical issues
  • Protect the security and integrity of the Services

2.2 To Communicate with You

We may use your information to communicate with you, including to:

  • Respond to your questions, comments, or requests for support
  • Send you updates about the Services, including new features, improvements, or important notices
  • Send you marketing communications, where permitted by law and in accordance with your preferences

2.3 For Analytics and Research

We use your information to understand how users interact with the Services, to analyze trends, and to conduct research to improve the Services. This includes using analytics tools to collect and analyze information about usage patterns and preferences.

2.4 To Protect Our Rights and Interests

We may use your information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users, employees, or others. This includes using information to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, violations of our Terms of Service, or situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person.

2.5 For Legal and Compliance Purposes

We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests. This includes responding to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal requirements.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 With Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as:

  • Weather data providers to deliver weather forecasts and related information
  • Analytics providers to help us understand how users interact with the Services
  • Customer support services to assist with user inquiries
  • Cloud storage providers to store your information

These service providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide these services to us and are contractually obligated to protect the confidentiality and security of your information.

3.2 With Third-Party Partners

We may share your information with third-party partners in connection with co-branded services or promotions. We will only share information with these partners if you have opted in to receive such communications or participate in such promotions.

3.3 For Legal and Safety Reasons

We may disclose your information if we believe it is necessary to:

  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests
  • Protect the rights, privacy, safety, or property of WeatherScan, our users, employees, or others
  • Respond to emergencies where we believe there is an imminent threat to the safety of any person
  • Enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements

3.4 In Connection with a Business Transaction

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, bankruptcy, or other business transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or through a prominent notice in the App if your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy as a result of such a transaction.

3.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

4. Your Choices and Controls

You have several choices regarding how we collect, use, and share your information:

4.1 Location Information

You can control whether the App has access to your device's location information through your device settings. If you disable location services for the App, you may still use the Services by manually entering your location or selecting from saved locations.

4.2 Marketing Communications

If you no longer wish to receive marketing communications from us, you can opt out by following the unsubscribe instructions included in such communications or by contacting us at tianqiyubao2747@163.com. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you non-marketing communications, such as those related to your use of the Services or important updates to our Terms of Service or Privacy Policy.

4.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Services.

4.4 Accessing and Updating Your Information

If you have created an account with us, you can access and update certain information about yourself by logging into your account and visiting your profile settings. If you need assistance accessing or updating your information, please contact us at tianqiyubao2747@163.com.

4.5 Deleting Your Account

You may request to delete your account by contacting us at tianqiyubao2747@163.com. Upon receiving your request, we will delete your account and associated information, subject to any legal or regulatory requirements to retain certain information.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Services to you, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. The length of time we retain your information depends on the type of information and the purposes for which we use it. When we no longer need to retain your information, we will delete or anonymize it in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

6. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

The Services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible. If you believe that we may have collected information from a child under the age of 13, please contact us at tianqiyubao2747@163.com.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country where you reside. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. When we transfer your information to other countries, we will protect that information as described in this Privacy Policy and in accordance with applicable laws. By using the Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, including the United States, for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

The Services may contain links to third-party websites, apps, or services that are not owned or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. We will also notify you of any material changes by posting a notice in the App or sending you an email, as required by law. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the Services after any changes to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

tianqiyubao2747@163.com

12. Additional Disclosures for California Users

California residents may have additional rights regarding their personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and the California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA"). This section provides additional information for California residents.

12.1 California Privacy Rights

Under the CCPA and CPRA, California residents have the right to:

  • Know: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
  • Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
  • Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, if applicable.
  • Limit Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information: Limit the use and disclosure of your sensitive personal information, if applicable.
  • Nondiscrimination: Be free from discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

12.2 Submitting a Request

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at tianqiyubao2747@163.com. We may require you to provide certain information to verify your identity before processing your request. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

12.3 Shine the Light Disclosure

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents to request information about whether we have disclosed personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please contact us at tianqiyubao2747@163.com.

13. Additional Disclosures for European Economic Area Users

If you are located in the European Economic Area ("EEA"), you have certain rights regarding your personal information under the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"). This section provides additional information for EEA residents.

13.1 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information only when we have a valid legal basis to do so. Our legal bases for processing your personal information include:

  • Consent: When you have given us your consent to process your personal information for a specific purpose.
  • Performance of a Contract: When processing is necessary to perform our contractual obligations to you, such as providing the Services.
  • Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party, provided that your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests. Our legitimate interests include providing and improving the Services, protecting our users and the Services, and complying with legal obligations.
  • Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws or regulations.

13.2 Your Rights Under the GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Restriction of Processing: Request restriction of processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, or request that we transmit such information to another controller.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent to processing where we are relying on consent, at any time. Withdrawing your consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
  • Object to Processing: Object to processing of your personal information where we are relying on legitimate interests, including profiling based on those interests.

13.3 Submitting a Request

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at tianqiyubao2747@163.com. We may require you to provide certain information to verify your identity before processing your request. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

13.4 Data Protection Authority

If you are located in the EEA and believe that we have processed your personal information in violation of the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority in the country where you reside, work, or where the alleged violation occurred.

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