PRIVACY POLICY

Brutal Weather ("we," "our," or "us") is operated by Samin Qureshi and is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").

Information We Collect

Location Data

To provide accurate weather forecasts, we collect your device's location data. This includes:

• GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude)
• City and country information
• Location names you save in the app

Location data is only collected when you grant permission and is used solely for retrieving weather information from our data providers.

Device Information

We may collect information about your device, including:

• Device type and model
• Operating system version
• App version and usage statistics
• Preferred language and region settings

User Preferences

We store your app preferences locally on your device, including:

• Temperature unit preferences (Fahrenheit/Celsius)
• AI personality settings (Roast/Reassure mode)
• Saved locations
• Theme preferences (Light/Dark mode)

Premium Subscription Data

If you subscribe to Brutal Weather Premium, we collect:

• Subscription status and tier
• Transaction information (processed by RevenueCat)
• Subscription expiration dates

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing accurate weather forecasts for your location
• Delivering AI-powered weather commentary
• Managing your saved locations
• Processing and managing premium subscriptions
• Sending weather alerts and notifications (with your consent)
• Improving app performance and user experience
• Debugging and fixing technical issues

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to provide our app functionality:

Weather Data Providers

We aggregate weather data from multiple sources, including:

• OpenWeather
• WeatherAPI
• AccuWeather

These providers receive your location data solely for the purpose of retrieving weather information. Their use of your data is governed by their respective privacy policies.

AI Services

Our AI-powered commentary features use:

• Google Gemini AI: For cloud-based AI commentary generation
• On-device AI: Optional local processing for enhanced privacy

When using on-device AI, your weather data never leaves your device. When using cloud-based AI, only anonymized weather conditions are sent to Google's servers.

RevenueCat

We use RevenueCat to manage in-app purchases and subscriptions. RevenueCat processes your purchase information in accordance with their privacy policy.

Advertising

The free version of Brutal Weather may display advertisements. Our ad partners may collect:

• Device identifiers
• General location (city/region level, not precise GPS)
• App usage patterns

Premium subscribers enjoy an ad-free experience with no ad-related data collection.

Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Location data is transmitted securely using encryption
• Preferences are stored locally on your device
• We do not store your precise location on our servers
• API communications use HTTPS encryption

Your Rights and Choices

Location Permissions

You can revoke location permissions at any time through your device settings. Without location access, you can still use the app by manually entering locations.

Data Deletion

You can request deletion of your data by:

• Uninstalling the app (removes all local data)
• Contacting us at saminm.qureshi@gmail.com

Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of:

• Push notifications (in app settings or device settings)
• Personalized advertising (through device advertising settings)
• Cloud AI processing (use on-device AI instead)

Access and Correction

You can access and modify most of your data directly within the app settings. For other requests, contact us at saminm.qureshi@gmail.com.

Children's Privacy

Brutal Weather is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated through the app or via email.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: saminm.qureshi@gmail.com
• Support Page: brutalweather.com/support
• Contact Form: brutalweather.com/contact
• Location: Ontario, Canada