Privacy Policy

This document, referred to as the "Privacy Policy" (hereinafter referred to as the "Policy"), outlines the terms governing the collection and utilization of Personal Information from Users (referred to as "You") by the Snow Forecast app (referred to as the "Provider") during the download, installation, and use of the mobile application and website.

1. Consent of the User

By downloading, installing, and using the Snow Forecast app, you voluntarily provide written consent for the processing of your Personal Information as specified in this Policy. This Policy constitutes an integral part of the Terms of Service.

2. Personal Information and Data Collection

2.1 Core Service Data: To provide accurate weather forecasts, our application allows users to search for cities or locations. Each lookup sends location data to our server to perform algorithm calculations and deliver the relevant snow forecast to your device.

2.2 Anonymous Data: Generally, the Snow Forecast app does not require an account to function. We do not collect or store data that enables direct personal identification of the User unless voluntarily provided (e.g., via support emails).

2.3 Subscription Data: For users who make in-app purchases or subscriptions, transactions are processed by Apple. We may receive depersonalized transaction details, but we do not store your credit card or financial information.

3. Advertising and Cookies

The Snow Forecast app uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies (on the website) or device identifiers (in the app) to serve ads based on your prior visits or usage. These tools enable interest-based advertising.

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or by adjusting the "Limit Ad Tracking" settings on their mobile device.

4. Third-Party Software

To improve our service, we may utilize third-party analytic systems such as Firebase, Amplitude, or Facebook SDK. These tools collect depersonalized data including device information, query data, and user activity patterns. The collection and use of this data are subject to the respective third-party privacy policies.

5. Purposes of Processing

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To provide and improve snow forecast accuracy.
To handle user support requests and communication.
To manage subscriptions and in-app purchase functionality.
To target advertising based on depersonalized data.

6. Children's Privacy

The Snow Forecast app does not intentionally collect personal data from children under the age of 16. If we discover that information from a child has been inadvertently obtained, it will be promptly deleted from our systems.

7. User's Rights and Data Retention

You have the right to be informed about your data, to access it, and to request its correction or deletion. We retain technical and depersonalized data only as long as necessary for the application to function. Because we do not use accounts, most data is stored locally on your device or is ephemeral.

For any data deletion requests, please contact us at info@snowforecast.app.

8. Data Protection

The Provider stores and protects information against unauthorized access according to standard industry regulations. However, please be aware that no method of electronic transmission is 100% secure.

9. Amendments

The Provider may unilaterally amend this Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements or app functionality. Users are advised to regularly check this page for the current version.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our privacy practices, please contact us at info@snowforecast.app.