🛡️ Overview

Froggy Weather is a fun, educational weather app designed for children and families. We are committed to protecting your privacy and your child’s privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our app.

📍 Information We Collect

Location Information

• What we collect: Your device’s location (city/region level)
• Why we need it: To provide accurate weather information for your area
• How we use it: Only to fetch weather data from our weather service
• Storage: Location data is not stored permanently on our servers

Weather Preferences

• What we collect: Your favorite locations and weather display preferences
• Why we need it: To personalize your weather experience
• How we use it: Stored locally on your device only
• Storage: Data remains on your device and is not shared

Technical Information

• What we collect: App usage statistics (crashes, performance)
• Why we need it: To improve app stability and performance
• How we use it: Anonymous data to fix bugs and enhance features
• Storage: No personal information is included in technical data

🔒 How We Protect Your Information

Security Measures

• All data transmission uses secure, encrypted connections
• No personal data is stored on external servers
• Location data is processed anonymously
• App data is stored securely on your device

Third-Party Services

We use OpenWeatherMap for weather data:

• Data shared: Only your location (city level)
• Purpose: To receive weather information
• Privacy: OpenWeatherMap’s privacy policy applies to weather data requests

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parental Rights and Controls

For Parents and Guardians

• Review: You can review all app permissions in your device settings
• Control: You can revoke location access at any time
• Delete: You can delete the app and all data by uninstalling
• Contact: Reach us at froggyweather.privacy@gmail.com for questions

Your Rights

• Access: View what data the app has (stored locally on device)
• Delete: Remove all app data by uninstalling the app
• Opt-out: Disable location services in device settings
• Questions: Contact us about any privacy concerns

🚫 Data Sharing and Disclosure

Limited Data Sharing

We only share anonymous, aggregated data for:

• App performance monitoring (crash reports)
• Weather data requests (location only, no personal info)

👶 Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Special Protections for Children Under 13

• No Personal Information: We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• Parental Consent: Location access requires parent/guardian device permission
• Safe Experience: No chat features, social sharing, or user-generated content
• Educational Purpose: App is designed for learning about weather

If We Discover Child Data

If we discover we have collected personal information from a child under 13:

• We will delete the information immediately
• We will not use the information for any purpose
• We will strengthen our safeguards to prevent future collection

🌍 International Users

App complies with:

• GDPR (European Union)
• PIPEDA requirements (Canada)
• CCPA guidelines (California)
• Global privacy best practices

📱 App Permissions Explanation

Location Permission

• Required for: Getting weather for your area
• Frequency: Only when you open the app or refresh weather
• Accuracy: City-level location (not precise GPS)
• Control: Can be disabled in device settings

Internet Permission

• Required for: Downloading weather information
• Usage: Only connects to weather services
• No tracking: We don’t track your browsing or other apps
• Offline mode: App works with cached data when offline

🎓 Educational Value

Froggy Weather is designed to:

• ✅ Teach children about weather patterns
• ✅ Encourage outdoor awareness
• ✅ Provide safe, fun weather information
• ✅ Support family discussions about weather
• ✅ Build scientific curiosity about nature

🤝 Commitment to Privacy

We believe children deserve:

• 🛡️ Strong privacy protection
• 🎓 Safe educational experiences
• 🌈 Fun, engaging content
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly features
• 🔒 Secure, private data handling

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This privacy policy is designed to be transparent, honest, and protective of children’s privacy while providing a delightful weather experience for the whole family.

🐸 For questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at froggyweather.privacy@gmail.com