Weather Scene Privacy Policy

 

Last Updated: November 5, 2025

 

1. Acceptance and Modification

 

Welcome to Weather Scene! We understand the importance of your personal information and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy aims to clearly explain how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use Weather Scene services, and your rights regarding your personal information.

 

Please carefully read and understand the entire contents of this policy before using our services. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in services or legal requirements. Updated policies will be posted on this page, and significant updates will be communicated to you through appropriate means. We recommend that you review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the service indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

 

2. Definitions

 

Weather Scene: Refers to our weather service application.

 

User: Refers to an individual who accesses or uses Weather Scene services.

 

Personal Information: Refers to various information that can identify you, alone or in combination with other information.

 

Third-Party Services: Refers to other services not directly provided by Weather Scene.

 

3. Collection

 

3.1 Device Information

When you use Weather Scene, we automatically collect device-related information, including device model, operating system version, unique device identifier, language settings, and network information. This information helps us optimize service performance on different devices.

 

3.2 Usage Data

We record your interaction information with Weather Scene, such as access time, frequency of feature usage, click behavior, and error logs. This data helps us understand user preferences and improve service quality.

 

3.3 Location Information

We only collect your location information after you have explicitly authorized it. This is to provide you with local weather forecast services. You can turn off location permissions at any time through your device settings, but this may affect the normal use of some functions.

 

3.4 Information You Actively Provide

When you contact us via email or submit feedback, we collect the contact information and communication content you provide.

 

4. Use

 

We will only use your information for the following purposes:

 

Providing and optimizing weather services

 

Improving user experience and feature design

 

Ensuring service security and preventing abuse

 

Responding to your inquiries and feedback

 

Providing personalized content with your consent

 

5. Storage and Protection

 

5.1 Storage

We will retain your information for the period necessary to achieve the purposes described in this policy and will take reasonable measures to ensure data security. Some data may be stored on servers located in different jurisdictions.

 

5.2 Security

We employ industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please note that no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure.

 

6. Sharing and Disclosure

 

We will not sell your personal information. To provide you with the Weather Scene service, we will share information with third parties in the following situations:

 

6.1 Sharing Necessary for Service Operation

To ensure the normal operation of Weather Scene's core functions, we share necessary information with the following service providers:

 

Google Play Services: Sharing basic device information and usage data for service distribution, updates, and basic function support.

 

Firebase: Sharing device identifiers, usage data, and performance information for application stability monitoring and feature optimization.

 

These service providers must strictly follow our instructions in processing data, must not use the data for any other purpose, and must take the same level of security precautions.

 

6.2 Advertising-Related Sharing

To support Weather Scene's service model, we share specific information with our advertising partners:

 

The types of data shared include:

 

Device Identifier (Ad ID)

 

Basic Device Information (Device Model, Operating System Version)

 

Ad Interaction Data (Clicks, Impressions)

 

Network Information (IP Address, used for rough location)

 

City-Level Location Information (Only with authorization)

 

Specific Advertising Partners:

 

Google AdMob: Shares device identifiers and ad interaction data for personalized ad delivery

 

Facebook: Shares device information and ad interaction data for ad performance measurement and optimization

 

Pangle: Shares device identifiers and network information for ad services

 

Topon: Shares basic device information and ad display data for ad delivery management

 

We explicitly require all advertising partners through contracts to:

 

Not combine Weather Scene user data with data from other sources to create user profiles

 

Not use data for purposes other than ad services

 

Provide a mechanism for users to opt out of personalized advertising

 

6.3 Legal and Security Disclosures

We may disclose information in the following circumstances:

 

To respond to legal proceedings or lawful requests from government agencies

 

To enforce our Terms of Service or protect user security

 

In the event of a business transfer such as a merger, restructuring, or other acquisition, requiring the successor to continue to comply with this policy

 

6.4 Third-Party Service Terms

We recommend that you read the privacy policies of the major third-party services:

 

Google Services: https://policies.google.com/privacy

 

Firebase: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy/

 

Google AdMob: https://transparency.google.com/our-policies/product-terms/google-admob/

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy

 

Pangle: https://www.pangleglobal.com/privacy

 

Topon: https://www.toponad.com/en/privacy-policy

 

7. Rights

 

Under applicable data protection laws (including the General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR, etc.), you have the following rights regarding your personal information. We are committed to respecting and protecting your rights in exercising these rights:

 

7.1 Right of Access

You have the right to obtain a copy of the personal information we hold about you, including:

 

To confirm whether we are processing your personal information

 

To understand the purpose, category, and recipients of your personal information processing

 

To obtain an electronic copy of your personal information

 

7.2 Right of Correction

If your personal information is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct it promptly. You can update some information yourself through your account settings within the app, or request our assistance in correcting it through the designated contact methods.

 

7.3 Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten)

You have the right to request the erasure of your personal information in the following circumstances:

 

The personal information is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.

 

You withdraw your consent and there is no other legal basis for processing.

 

You object to processing and there is no overwhelming legal grounds.

 

The personal information has been illegally processed.

 

Erasing is necessary to comply with legal obligations.

 

7.4 Right to Restrict Processing

In certain circumstances, you have the right to request restrictions on the processing of your personal information:

 

When you question the accuracy of your personal information.

 

When processing is not legal but you do not wish to have it erased and request restrictions on its use.

 

When we no longer need your personal information but you need it for legal claims.

 

When you have objected to processing and are verifying the legal grounds.

 

7.5 Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, universal, machine-readable format and, where technically feasible, to request that we transfer this information directly to other controllers.

 

7.6 Right to Object

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in the following circumstances:

 

Data processing based on legitimate interests, stating your specific reasons for objection.

 

For direct marketing purposes (including profiling).

 

For scientific research or statistical purposes (unless processing is based on public interest).

 

7.7 Right to Withdraw Consent

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time for processing based on your consent, without affecting the legality of the processing based on your consent prior to the withdrawal.

 

7.8 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us as follows:

 

Send an email to: [email protected]

 

For security reasons, we need to verify your identity.

 

7.9 Right to Complain

If you believe our data processing violates data protection laws, you have the right to file a complaint with a regulatory agency. However, we would like to address your concerns first, so please contact us first.

 

8. Permission Management

 

You can manage Weather Scene's permissions through your device settings:

 

Location Permissions: You can turn off location access in your device settings, but this will affect local weather forecast functionality.

 

Ad Personalization: You can select to limit ad tracking in your device's privacy settings.

 

9. Minors

 

Weather Scene is not intended for children under 13 years of age. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from children under 13, we will delete it immediately. If you are a parent or guardian and are concerned about your child's privacy, please contact us.

 

10. Contact Us

 

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions regarding this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us through the following methods:

 

Email: [email protected]