# Privacy Policy for Ride or Drive Weather

**Effective Date:** February 10, 2025  
**Last Updated:** February 10, 2025

## 1. Introduction

Ride or Drive Weather ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This Privacy Policy explains how our mobile application ("App") collects, uses, processes, and protects your information in compliance with applicable privacy laws and Google Play Store requirements.

**Developer Information:**
- App Name: Ride or Drive Weather
- Developer: George Cain
- Contact: georgecain.dev@gmail.com
- Application ID: com.rideordrive.weather

## 2. Information We Collect

### 2.1 Personal Information
We collect minimal personal information to provide our core weather services:

**Location Data (Required for Core Functionality)**
- **Type:** Precise location coordinates (latitude/longitude) via GPS, network, or passive location
- **Purpose:** To provide accurate, location-specific weather information and safety recommendations
- **Collection Method:** Requested with explicit user permission through Android/iOS location services
- **Frequency:** Only when the app is active or when background notifications are enabled
- **Background Access:** We may access location in the background only when you have enabled weather alerts and notifications

**Device and Technical Information**
- **Type:** Device timezone, language settings, operating system version, app version
- **Purpose:** To ensure proper app functionality, display times correctly, and provide appropriate notifications
- **Storage:** Stored locally on your device only

**App Preferences and Settings**
- **Type:** Notification preferences, weather alert settings, measurement units (metric/imperial)
- **Purpose:** To customize your app experience and deliver relevant notifications
- **Storage:** Stored locally on your device using secure local storage

### 2.2 Information We Do NOT Collect
- Personal identifiers (name, email, phone number, user accounts)
- Browsing history or app usage analytics
- Advertising identifiers or tracking data
- Photos, contacts, or other personal files
- Payment or financial information

## 3. How We Use Your Information

### 3.1 Primary Uses
1. **Weather Data Retrieval:** Your location coordinates are sent to Open-Meteo weather service to fetch current conditions and forecasts
2. **Safety Analysis:** We process weather data to generate motorcycle/driving safety recommendations using our 5-tier categorization system
3. **Notifications:** We use your location and preferences to send timely weather alerts and safety warnings
4. **App Functionality:** Settings are used to maintain your preferred configuration and user experience

### 3.2 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
- **Legitimate Interest:** Providing weather information and safety recommendations
- **Consent:** Location access and notification preferences (can be withdrawn at any time)
- **Contract Performance:** Delivering the core app functionality you expect

## 4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

### 4.1 Third-Party Services
**Open-Meteo Weather API**
- **Data Shared:** Location coordinates only
- **Purpose:** To retrieve weather data and forecasts
- **Privacy Policy:** https://open-meteo.com/en/terms
- **Data Processing:** Open-Meteo processes location data to provide weather information; they do not store personal data

### 4.2 No Other Data Sharing
- We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with advertisers, marketers, or other third parties
- We do not use analytics or tracking services
- We do not share data with social media platforms
- No data is shared for advertising purposes

### 4.3 Legal Disclosures
We may disclose information only if required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights, but given our minimal data collection, such scenarios are highly unlikely.

## 5. Data Storage and Security

### 5.1 Data Storage
- **Location Data:** Not permanently stored; used only for immediate weather API requests
- **Weather Cache:** Temporary weather data cached locally for up to 6 hours to improve performance and reduce API calls
- **User Preferences:** Stored securely on your device using encrypted local storage
- **No Cloud Storage:** We do not store your personal data on remote servers

### 5.2 Security Measures
- **Encryption:** All network communications use HTTPS/TLS encryption
- **Local Security:** App preferences stored using Android Keystore/iOS Keychain when available
- **Network Security:** Network security configuration prevents cleartext traffic
- **Code Protection:** Release builds use code obfuscation to protect against reverse engineering
- **No Cleartext Storage:** Sensitive data is never stored in plain text

## 6. Data Retention and Deletion

### 6.1 Retention Periods
- **Location Requests:** Immediately discarded after weather data retrieval
- **Weather Cache:** Automatically deleted after 6 hours or when app is closed
- **User Settings:** Retained until app is uninstalled or settings are manually reset

### 6.2 Data Deletion
- **Automatic:** Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data
- **Manual:** You can clear app data through device settings at any time
- **No Server-Side Data:** No personal data deletion requests needed as we don't store personal data on servers

## 7. Your Rights and Choices

### 7.1 Location Permissions
- **Grant/Deny:** You can grant or deny location access during app setup
- **Modify:** Change location permissions in device settings at any time
- **Impact:** Denying location access will limit core app functionality
- **Background Access:** You can disable background location access while keeping foreground access

### 7.2 Notification Controls
- **App Settings:** Customize or disable weather alerts within the app
- **Device Settings:** Control notifications through your device's notification settings
- **Granular Control:** Choose specific types of weather alerts to receive

### 7.3 Data Subject Rights (GDPR/CCPA Compliance)
- **Access:** Request information about data we process (minimal given our practices)
- **Rectification:** Correct inaccurate data (primarily app settings you control)
- **Erasure:** Delete your data by uninstalling the app
- **Portability:** Export your settings (contact us if needed)
- **Objection:** Withdraw consent for location access or notifications at any time

## 8. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app is designed for motorcycle riders and drivers, typically adults. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information immediately.

## 9. International Data Transfers

- **Minimal Transfers:** Only location coordinates are sent to Open-Meteo (EU-based service)
- **Safeguards:** All transfers use encrypted connections and are limited to weather data retrieval
- **No Cross-Border Storage:** We do not store personal data across international borders

## 10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

### 10.1 Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or app functionality. Material changes will be communicated through:
- App store update notifications
- In-app notifications (for significant changes)
- Updated "Last Modified" date at the top of this policy

### 10.2 Continued Use
Your continued use of the app after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

## 11. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

**Primary Contact:**
- **Email:** georgecain.dev@gmail.com
- **Response Time:** We aim to respond within 48 hours

**Alternative Contact Methods:**
- **App Store Reviews:** For general feedback
- **GitHub Issues:** https://github.com/George-Cain/Ride-or-Drive-Weather/issues

## 12. Legal Compliance and Certifications

### 12.1 Compliance Standards
This app and privacy policy comply with:
- **Google Play Store** privacy and data safety requirements
- **Apple App Store** privacy guidelines
- **General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)** for EU users
- **California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)** for California residents
- **Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)**

### 12.2 Data Safety (Google Play Store)
As required by Google Play Store data safety section:
- **Data Collection:** Location data only, with user permission
- **Data Sharing:** Location coordinates shared only with Open-Meteo weather service
- **Data Security:** All data transmissions encrypted, no personal data stored on servers
- **Data Deletion:** All data deleted when app is uninstalled

## Your Rights and Choices

### Location Permissions
- You can deny location access, but this will limit the app's functionality
- You can modify location permissions in your device settings at any time
- The app will request permission before accessing your location

### Notifications
- You can disable notifications in the app settings or device settings
- Weather alerts can be customized or turned off completely

### Data Deletion
- Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data
- No server-side data deletion is necessary as we don't store personal data

## Children's Privacy

Our app does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app is designed for motorcycle riders and drivers, typically adults.

## Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes through the app or app store updates.

## Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- **Email:** [Your Contact Email]
- **App Store:** Through the app store review system

## Legal Compliance

This app complies with:
- Google Play Store privacy requirements
- Apple App Store privacy guidelines
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable

## Technical Details

### API Usage
- **Weather Data:** Open-Meteo API (https://api.open-meteo.com)
- **No API Keys:** No personal API keys or user identification required
- **Rate Limiting:** Standard API rate limits apply (10,000 requests/day)

### Security Measures
- HTTPS-only communication
- No cleartext traffic permitted
- Network security configuration enforced
- Code obfuscation in release builds
- Secure local storage for preferences

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*This privacy policy is designed to be transparent and comprehensive. We believe in minimal data collection and maximum user privacy.*