Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 4, 2026

EVO Weather ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Location Data

When you enable the geolocation feature in EVO Weather, we collect:

Approximate Location: We use your device's GPS or network-based location to provide weather forecasts for your current location.
Purpose: Location data is used solely to display weather information relevant to where you are.
Storage: Location coordinates are stored locally on your device and are NOT sent to our servers or any third parties.

1.2 User Preferences

We store the following preferences locally on your device:

Selected language (from 13 available languages)
Temperature units (Celsius or Fahrenheit)
Geolocation toggle status (on/off)
Favorite cities list
Last viewed city

1.3 Weather Data

We retrieve weather information from third-party weather data providers:

OpenWeatherMap API: Used to fetch current weather, 8-day forecasts, and KP index data
Weather data requests include city names or coordinates but do NOT include any personally identifiable information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Display Weather Forecasts: To show you accurate weather information for your selected or current location
Personalize Experience: To remember your language preference, favorite cities, and temperature unit settings
Provide KP Index: To display geomagnetic storm forecasts for your location
Improve Functionality: To enhance app performance and user experience

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

All user data is stored locally on your device using secure storage mechanisms:

Android SharedPreferences for user settings
No cloud storage or remote servers
Data persists only on your device

3.2 Data Transmission

Weather API Requests: When fetching weather data, we send city names or coordinates (latitude/longitude) to OpenWeatherMap's servers via secure HTTPS connections
No Personal Data Shared: We do NOT send, collect, or store any personally identifiable information on external servers

4. Third-Party Services

EVO Weather integrates with the following third-party service:

4.1 OpenWeatherMap

Purpose: Weather data provider
Data Shared: City names, latitude/longitude coordinates
Privacy Policy: https://openweathermap.org/privacy-policy

5. Permissions

EVO Weather requests the following permissions:

5.1 Location Permission

Why: To automatically detect your current location and provide local weather forecasts
When: Only when you enable the geolocation feature in the app settings
Control: You can enable or disable this permission at any time in your device settings or within the app

5.2 Internet Permission

Why: To retrieve weather data from OpenWeatherMap API
Required: This permission is necessary for the app to function

5.3 Network State Permission

Why: To check internet connectivity before making API requests
Purpose: Ensures a smooth user experience and prevents errors

6. Data Retention

All data is stored locally on your device
Data persists until you uninstall the app or clear app data manually
We do NOT retain any data on external servers

7. Children's Privacy

EVO Weather is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Since all data is stored locally and no personal information is transmitted, the app is safe for users of all ages.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

Access: You can view all stored data within the app (favorite cities, settings)
Delete: You can delete all app data by clearing app data in your device settings or uninstalling the app
Control Location: You can enable or disable geolocation at any time in the app's menu
Opt-Out: You can stop using the app at any time

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

HTTPS encryption for all API communications
Local storage with Android's secure storage mechanisms
No data transmission to third-party servers except weather data providers
Regular security updates through app updates

11. International Users

EVO Weather is available in 13 languages and can be used worldwide. Weather data requests are sent to OpenWeatherMap's servers, which may be located in different countries. By using the app, you consent to the transfer of data to these servers for the purpose of retrieving weather information.

12. No Advertisements or Analytics

EVO Weather does NOT include:

Third-party advertisements
Analytics or tracking services
User behavior monitoring
Marketing or promotional content

13. Contact Us

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

Email: evolab365@gmail.com
Developer: EVO Lab
App Name: EVO Weather
Package Name: com.evolab.evoweather

14. Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

Google Play Store Developer Policy
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) principles
Other applicable data protection laws

Summary: EVO Weather respects your privacy. We only collect location data when you enable geolocation, and this data is stored locally on your device. We do NOT collect, store, or share any personal information with third parties except for weather data requests to OpenWeatherMap.