Privacy Policy

Overview

Clothes Forecast ("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 weather-based clothing recommendation app.

Location Information

How We Collect Location Data

• IP-based Location (Automatic): We automatically detect your approximate location using your IP address through ipinfo.io to provide weather forecasts without requiring permissions.
• GPS Location (Optional): When you tap "Use Precise Location," we request access to your device's GPS coordinates for more accurate weather data.
• Manual Location Selection: You can search and select from over 200,000 cities worldwide without sharing your actual location.

How We Use Location Data

• Provide accurate weather forecasts for your area
• Generate personalized clothing recommendations
• Display relevant city information

Location Data Storage

Location data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. GPS coordinates are only used temporarily to fetch weather data and are not permanently stored.

Third-Party Services

Weather Data - OpenWeather API

We use OpenWeather API to provide weather forecasts. When you use our app, your location (city name or coordinates) is sent to OpenWeather to retrieve weather information. Please review OpenWeather's Privacy Policy for details on how they handle this data.

IP-based Location - ipinfo.io

We use ipinfo.io to automatically detect your approximate location based on your IP address. This helps provide immediate weather information without requiring location permissions. Please review ipinfo.io's Privacy Policy for more information.

App Settings & Preferences

Your app preferences (gender selection, temperature units, wind speed units) are stored locally on your device using browser localStorage. This data:

• Remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers
• Is used only to personalize your app experience
• Can be cleared by clearing your browser data

Offline Functionality

Our app works offline using cached weather data and clothing recommendations. Cached data is stored locally on your device and includes:

• Recent weather forecasts
• Clothing recommendation images
• City database for location search

Data We Don't Collect

We do NOT collect, store, or transmit:

• Personal identification information
• Email addresses or contact information
• Browsing history or app usage analytics
• Device identifiers or advertising IDs
• Social media profiles or accounts

Your Rights & Control

Location Permissions

• GPS location access is entirely optional
• You can revoke location permissions in your browser settings
• The app functions fully without precise location access

Data Control

• All app data is stored locally on your device
• You can clear all data by clearing your browser storage
• Uninstalling the app removes all associated data

Progressive Web App (PWA)

When you install our app to your home screen, it functions as a Progressive Web App. This means:

• The app can work offline using cached data
• No additional permissions are required beyond web browser permissions
• Data remains within your browser's storage sandbox

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
• No sensitive data is stored on external servers
• Location data is processed locally when possible

Children's Privacy

Our app does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app is designed to be family-friendly and does not require personal information to function.

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 at the top of this policy. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you can contact us through the app's feedback features or by visiting our main website.