Privacy Policy for Interactive Weather Limited

Last updated: 02st October 2025

1. Introduction

Interactive Weather Limited ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users ("you" or "your"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our online weather radar and alert service ("Service"), including our website and mobile applications.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Location Data

We collect your location data to provide you with accurate weather information. This data is:

Processed in real-time for service delivery
Stored for a maximum of 24 hours
Automatically deleted after the retention period
May be shared with partners in an approximate form when you explicitly choose to share your location

2.2 Information Collected by Third Parties

We use third-party services that may collect information:

Apple: We may share your usage and consumption of purchased content as part of our efforts to resolve refund requests
UserBack: May collect your email address for feedback purposes
Rollbar: Used for error tracking and may collect technical information about your device and usage
Plausible: Used for analytics and collects anonymized usage data
Cloudflare: Used for analytics and collects anonymized usage data
Mapbox: Used to provide map functionality and may process your location data
RevenueCat: Processes subscription-related information, including (but not limited to):
- Device type and operating system
- Last seen time in the app
- Purchase tokens and receipts
- Optional user IDs and metadata
- Email address

2.3 Subscription Information

We process subscriptions through:

Apple App Store
Google Play Store
RevenueCat (our subscription management partner)

We do not directly collect or store your payment information. All payment processing is handled by these third-party providers.

2.4 User Account Information

When you register for a WeatherWise account, we collect the following personal information:

Name
Email address
Password

This information is used exclusively for account authentication and subscription management purposes.

Storage and Security: Your account details are stored on secure infrastructure provided by Laravel Cloud. Passwords are stored using industry-standard practices, such as hashing, to protect your credentials.
Data Retention: Your account information is held indefinitely until you request its deletion.
Data Sharing: For the purpose of synchronizing subscription data across devices, your account information is shared with RevenueCat. A unique identifier (UUID) is assigned at registration to serve as a common identifier across our authentication system and RevenueCat.
User Consent and Account Management: During registration, you confirm that you have read and agree to our End User License Agreement (EULA) and Privacy Policy by checking the consent box. To request deletion or changes to your account data (which cannot be made via the app or website), please contact us at [email protected].

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide and maintain our Service
Process and manage your subscription
Display accurate map and weather data
Enable optional location sharing features
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
Improve our Service

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

Service providers: For technical issues and service delivery
Third-party vendors: As described in Section 2.2
Content partners: Approximate location data (only when you explicitly choose to share)

4.1 Location Sharing Feature

When you choose to share your location:

Only approximate location data will be shared
Sharing requires your explicit action
You can stop sharing at any time
Partners will only see a general representation of your location
This feature is entirely optional

5. Data Retention

Location data: Stored for a maximum of 24 hours
Subscription data: Retained while your subscription is active
User account information: Retained indefinitely until you request deletion
Analytics data: As per our third-party providers' retention policies

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR and other applicable laws, you have rights including:

Access to your data
Correction of inaccurate data
Deletion of your data
Objection to processing
Data portability
Withdrawal of consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

7. Subscription Management

You can manage your subscription through:

Apple App Store (for iOS users)
Google Play Store (for Android users)
Your device's subscription settings

Please note that account deletion is not available via the app or website; to delete or request changes to your account information, please contact us at [email protected].

8. International Data Transfers

Our Service is available globally through our website and through mobile applications where supported by the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. By using our Service, you consent to these transfers. Service availability and features may vary by region due to technical, regulatory, or legal requirements.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

10. California Residents

The following table summarizes what categories of personal information that Interactive Weather Limited has collected, disclosed, or sold within the last twelve (12) months.

Category (per CCPA/CPRA)	Examples	Collected	Business / Commercial Purpose of Collection	Disclosed to Third Parties	Sold
A. Identifiers	Name, alias, email address, account login, IP address, online identifiers	Yes	To create/manage accounts, provide app services, secure our systems, detect/prevent fraud, and communicate with users	Yes – service providers (e.g., customer support)	No
B. Personal Information Categories in §1798.80(e)	Name, contact details, payment information (if you subscribe)	Yes (limited to name, contact info, payment details for subscriptions)	To process payments, provide support, and comply with legal obligations	Yes – payment processors, customer support providers	No
D. Commercial Information	Subscription tier, in-app purchases, product/service usage	Yes	To provide and improve services, personalize features, and develop new offerings	Yes – analytics and service providers	No
F. Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information	Device information, app usage data, browsing activity within the app, interactions with content or ads	Yes	To operate and improve the app, detect/debug issues, measure usage, and personalize user experience	Yes – analytics, security, and performance monitoring providers	No
G. Geolocation Data	Approximate location (derived from IP address or device settings) or exact location (derived from device)	Yes	To provide localized app functionality	No	No
K. Inferences	User preferences, app usage patterns, and trends	No		No	No

This Notice of Collection is provided pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (“CPRA”).

We collect the categories of personal information identified below for the business and commercial purposes described. We collect this information directly from you (e.g., when you create an account, subscribe, or contact us), automatically through your use of our app (e.g., device and usage data), and from third parties (e.g., analytics and payment providers).

We use this information to operate, provide, and improve our services, including to:

Create and manage user accounts;
Personalized app features;
Process payments and manage subscriptions;
Detect, prevent, and respond to security incidents and fraudulent activity;
Debug, identify, and repair errors that impair functionality;
Analyze app performance and usage trends;
Communicate with you regarding your account, subscription, or service updates;
Comply with applicable legal obligations.

Additional details, including whether we disclose information to service providers or share personal information for business purposes, are provided in the table above.

We do not sell or share personal information for monetary consideration. We also do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, as those terms are defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (“CPRA”).

Because we do not sell or share your personal information, we do not offer an opt-out mechanism. If our practices change in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide you with the opportunity to opt out.

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (“CPRA”), California residents have the right to limit the use and disclosure of “Sensitive Personal Information,” as defined in Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.140(ae).

We do not collect or process Sensitive Personal Information for the purpose of inferring characteristics about you, nor do we use Sensitive Personal Information beyond what is reasonably necessary to provide the services you request. Sensitive Personal Information includes data such as precise geolocation, government-issued identifiers, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, union membership, genetic data, health information, and information concerning sex life or sexual orientation.

Because we do not use Sensitive Personal Information in this way, we do not offer a mechanism to limit such use. If our practices change in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide appropriate notices and options in accordance with applicable law.

11. Cookies and Tracking

We don't directly use cookies, but our third-party providers may use tracking technologies. See their respective privacy policies for details.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with an updated date. Significant changes will be notified through our Service.

13. Contact Us

Questions about this policy? Contact us:

Email: [email protected]