Last Updated: March 12, 2026

Privacy Policy

WeatherPets ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application WeatherPets (the "App"). Please read this policy carefully. By using the App, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account using Apple Sign-In, we may collect:

• Your name (if provided by Apple Sign-In)
• Your email address (or Apple's private relay email address)
• A unique user identifier

Pet Data

To provide our core service, we collect:

• Pet photos you upload
• Pet names and personality traits you provide
• Breed and species classification (determined by AI analysis of your photos)
• AI-generated pet scene images

Location Data

To deliver accurate weather information, we collect:

• GPS coordinates from your device (with your permission) for real-time weather at your current location
• Saved locations you manually add for weather monitoring

Location data is used solely for weather service delivery and is not shared with third parties for advertising purposes.

Usage and Preferences Data

• Notification preferences and schedules
• App settings and display preferences
• Widget configuration
• Subscription status

Automatically Collected Information

• Device type and model
• Operating system version
• App version
• General usage analytics (feature usage, session duration)
• Crash reports and performance data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Deliver weather services: Provide accurate, location-based weather forecasts, alerts, and conditions
• Generate AI pet scenes: Process your pet photos through Google Gemini AI to create weather-themed scenes featuring your pet
• Send notifications: Deliver morning weather briefings and severe weather alerts based on your preferences
• Manage your account: Handle authentication, subscription management, and data synchronization across devices
• Improve the service: Analyze usage patterns to improve features, fix bugs, and enhance the user experience
• Provide customer support: Respond to your inquiries and resolve issues

3. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

Certain data is stored locally on your device, including:

• App preferences and settings (via UserDefaults)
• Cached weather data for offline access
• Cached pet images in the app's documents directory

Cloud Storage

Data that syncs across devices or requires server-side processing is stored using:

• Firebase Firestore: User profiles, pet data, and app settings
• Firebase Cloud Storage: Pet photos and AI-generated scene images

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)
• Encryption of data at rest in cloud storage
• Secure authentication via Apple Sign-In
• Firebase Security Rules to restrict unauthorized data access

4. Third-Party Services

WeatherPets integrates with the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

Google Firebase

We use Firebase for user authentication, data storage (Firestore), file storage (Cloud Storage), and analytics. Firebase may collect device identifiers and usage data. Firebase Privacy Policy

Google Gemini AI

Pet photos are sent to Google's Gemini AI service for scene generation and photo analysis. Photos are processed to generate AI scenes and are subject to Google's data processing terms. We do not use your photos to train AI models. Google AI Privacy

RevenueCat

We use RevenueCat to manage subscriptions and in-app purchases. RevenueCat processes transaction data through Apple's In-App Purchase system. RevenueCat Privacy Policy

Apple WeatherKit

Weather data is provided by Apple WeatherKit. Location coordinates are sent to Apple to retrieve weather information. Apple Privacy Policy

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share limited data in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: With third-party services listed above, solely to operate the App's features
• Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Safety: To protect the rights, safety, or property of our users or the public

6. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service.

Account deletion: You can delete your account and all associated data at any time through the App settings. When you delete your account:

• Your user profile and preferences are permanently deleted
• All pet photos and AI-generated scenes are permanently deleted from our servers
• Your data is removed from Firebase within 30 days
• Some anonymized analytics data may be retained

7. Children's Privacy

WeatherPets is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@weatherpets.app and we will promptly delete such information.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (available through in-app account deletion)
• Export: Request a portable copy of your data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Opt-out: Opt out of certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@weatherpets.app.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States, where our third-party service providers operate. These transfers are necessary to provide the App's services and are protected by appropriate safeguards including standard contractual clauses and the service providers' privacy frameworks.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy in the App and updating the "Last Updated" date above. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

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

Email: support@weatherpets.app