Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 5, 2026
Weather Spirit ("the App" or "we") takes your privacy very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.
1. Information Collection
To provide weather services, we may collect the following information:
1.1 Location Information
- We request access to your geographic location to provide weather data for your current location
- Location information is only collected while you're using the app, not continuously in the background
- You can disable location permissions in your device settings at any time
- If you decline to provide location information, you can still manually search for cities to view weather
1.2 Device Information
- Basic information such as device model and operating system version to optimize app performance
- App crash logs to fix errors and improve the application
1.3 Usage Data
- Cities you've searched for and visit records, stored locally on your device for history features
- Your list of favorite cities, stored locally on your device
- App preference settings (temperature units, themes, etc.), stored locally on your device
2. Information Usage
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- Provide Services: Deliver weather information based on your location or selected cities
- Improve Services: Analyze app usage to optimize user experience
- Send Notifications: Send weather alerts and reminders when you enable notification permissions
- Technical Support: Handle your feedback and technical issues
3. Information Storage
- Your location history, favorite cities, and app settings are stored only locally on your device
- We do not upload your personal information to our servers
- Weather data comes from third-party services (wttr.in); please refer to their privacy policy
- You can clear cache and historical data in the app at any time
4. Information Sharing
We promise:
- We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information
- We will not share your personal information with third parties, except:
- With your explicit consent
- As required by law
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of users and the public
5. Third-Party Services
This app uses the following third-party services:
- wttr.in: Provides weather data services. When you query weather, your location information or searched city names are sent to wttr.in servers
- Apple Location Services: Used to obtain your current location
These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reading their privacy terms.
6. Data Security
We take the following measures to protect your information security:
- Use HTTPS encryption for data transmission
- All local data is stored in the device's secure sandbox
- Regular security reviews and updates
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access Right: You can view stored history and favorites in the app
- Deletion Right: You can clear history, favorites, and cache in the app at any time
- Control Right: You can control location, notification, and other permissions in device settings
- Uninstall: Uninstalling the app will delete all locally stored data
8. Children's Privacy
This app is intended for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and discover that your child has provided personal information to us without your consent, please contact us and we will promptly delete the relevant information.
9. Privacy Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. After updates, we will notify you in the app and mark the new "Last Updated" date on this page. Please review this Privacy Policy regularly.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: liangji@qilianngjia.com
- Visit: Contact Us page
11. Applicable Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by applicable laws. In case of disputes, parties should first attempt to resolve them through friendly negotiation. If negotiation fails, either party may file a lawsuit with the competent court.