Weather Event Tracker — Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026/01/18

This Privacy Policy explains how Weather Event Tracker (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application (the “App”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

1. Who We Are

• App name: Weather Event Tracker (W.E.T)
• Developer / Company: Owen Exall
• Country: South Africa
• Contact: Contact Us

2. What Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Email address (when creating an account)
• Display name (optional)
• Weather or environmental events you record
• Notes or descriptions you add
• Optional shared data if you enable sharing features

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• App usage and diagnostic data
• Device information (device type, OS, app version)
• Anonymous identifiers for authentication and analytics

2.3 Location Information

• Location data only if you grant permission
• Used to associate events with a general location
• Can be disabled anytime in device settings

3. How We Use Your Information

• Operate core app functionality
• Store and display recorded events
• Sync data across devices
• Enable optional sharing features
• Process subscriptions
• Monitor app stability
• Respond to support requests

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Third-Party Services

Firebase (Google)

• User authentication
• Secure cloud storage
• Optional analytics

RevenueCat

• In-app purchases
• Subscription management

Sentry

• Crash reporting
• Error diagnostics

5. Legal Basis (GDPR)

• Contract — to provide app services
• Consent — for optional features
• Legitimate interests — security and improvement

6. Data Retention

• Account data retained until deletion
• Events remain until deleted by you
• Backups removed within reasonable time after deletion

7. Your Rights

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion
• Restrict processing
• Request data portability

To exercise your rights, Contact Us.

8. Security

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
• Secure authentication
• Access controls

9. Children’s Privacy

The App is not specifically designed for children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated through the App.

11. Contact

Contact Us