RunWeather Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 2026

1. Introduction

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

2. Information We Collect

Location Data

RunWeather requires access to your device's location to provide weather forecasts and running conditions for your current area. We use this location data solely to:

Important: On iOS and Android, we will ask for your permission before accessing location data. If you deny permission, the app will use a default location (New York, USA) for weather data.

Search History

When you search for locations, we store your search history locally on your device using SharedPreferences. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to any external servers.

App Settings

We store your preferences (temperature units, wind speed units, theme mode, running preferences) locally on your device.

3. Third-Party Services

Weather Data Provider

RunWeather fetches weather data from Open-Meteo, a free, open-source weather API. When you use the app, we send your location coordinates (latitude/longitude) to Open-Meteo to retrieve weather information. We do not share any personal data with Open-Meteo beyond location coordinates necessary for the weather request.

Geocoding Services

We use geocoding services to convert coordinates to readable location names. These services only receive coordinates and return place names.

4. Data We Do NOT Collect

RunWeather does not collect, store, or transmit:

5. Data Storage and Security

All data stored locally on your device is protected by your device's built-in security features. Location data is only processed while the app is in use and is not stored on external servers.

6. Children's Privacy

RunWeather is not specifically designed for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date above.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the app's support channel.