PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: October 25, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Rain Bar ("we", "our", or "the App") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile weather application.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Location Data
The App requests access to your device's location services to provide accurate weather information for your area. This includes:
- GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude)
- City and country information derived from your location

This data is:
- Only collected when you grant permission
- Used solely to fetch weather data
- NOT transmitted to our servers
- Stored locally on your device only

1.2 User Preferences
We store the following preferences locally on your device:
- Language selection
- Temperature units (Celsius/Fahrenheit/Kelvin)
- Wind speed units
- Display preferences (dark mode, 24-hour format, etc.)
- Favorite locations you manually save

1.3 Data We DO NOT Collect
We do NOT collect, store, or transmit:
- Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
- Device identifiers
- Usage analytics or tracking data
- Advertising data
- Payment information
- Contacts or photos

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

2.1 Weather Services
Your location data is used exclusively to:
- Fetch real-time weather conditions
- Display hourly and daily forecasts
- Show sunrise and sunset times
- Provide precipitation probability
- Display air quality and pollen levels

2.2 Third-Party Weather Services
We use trusted third-party weather data providers to deliver accurate forecasts. These services receive only your GPS coordinates when fetching weather information. They do not receive any personal identifying information such as your name, email, or device ID.

3. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

3.1 Local Storage Only
All user data, including location history and preferences, is stored exclusively on your device using secure local storage. We do not maintain servers or databases that store your personal information.

3.2 No Data Transmission to Our Servers
The App does not transmit your data to our servers. Weather data requests are sent directly from your device to third-party weather service providers only when necessary to display current conditions and forecasts.

3.3 Security
Your data is protected by your device's built-in security features. We recommend keeping your device's operating system updated for optimal security.

4. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

4.1 Location Permission Control
You can:
- Grant or deny location access at any time through your device settings
- Use the App with manual location search without GPS
- Revoke location permissions without affecting other App features

4.2 Data Deletion
You can delete all locally stored data by:
- Clearing the App's cache in device settings
- Uninstalling the App

5. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The App does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age. The App is suitable for all ages and does not require any personal information.

6. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted within the App and on our distribution platforms. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Weather data requests may be processed by third-party service providers located in various countries. However, no personal identifying information is transmitted during these requests.

8. DATA RETENTION

- Location data: Not retained; used only for real-time weather requests
- Preferences: Stored locally until you clear App data or uninstall
- Favorite locations: Stored locally until manually deleted

9. PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED

The App requests the following permissions:

Android:
- ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION: To get precise GPS coordinates for accurate weather
- ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: To get approximate location for weather data

iOS:
- Location When In Use: To access your location only when using the App

These permissions are optional and can be denied. You can still use the App by manually searching for locations.

10. CONTACT US

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Email: [xeleratorxeleratorxelerator@gmail.com]
Developer: Xelerator
App Name: Rain Bar: Weather & Radar

11. COMPLIANCE

This App complies with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Google Play and App Store privacy requirements

12. YOUR CONSENT

By using Rain Bar, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

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