01 — Overview
Weather Tether ("the app", "we", "us") is an Android weather application developed by Arjune Mithu. The app requires an account to function and stores your location and account on our servers so your data syncs across devices.
We do not sell your data. We do not share your data with advertisers. We collect only what is needed to provide the service.
02 — Data We Collect
| Data | Why | Stored |
|---|---|---|
| Email address | Account creation, login, password reset, and email verification | Firebase Authentication (Google Cloud) |
| Password | Account authentication | Stored as a secure hash by Firebase — never in plain text |
| City / location | Fetching weather data for up to 3 saved cities | Firebase Firestore (Google Cloud) |
| Unit preference | Remembering whether you prefer imperial or metric units | Device only (local JSON file) |
| Session tokens | Keeping you logged in between app launches | Device only (local JSON file) |
We do not collect your precise GPS location, device identifiers, usage analytics, or any data beyond what is listed above.
03 — How We Use Your Data
- Your email is used solely for authentication and account recovery. We do not send marketing emails.
- Your saved cities are used to fetch weather data from our weather backend and to sync your cities if you reinstall the app or use a new device.
- Your unit preference is stored locally on your device and never sent to our servers.
- Your session token is stored locally and sent to our servers only to verify your identity on each app launch.
04 — Third-Party Services
Weather Tether uses the following third-party infrastructure:
- Firebase Authentication (Google) — handles account creation, login, email verification, and password reset.
- Firebase Firestore (Google) — stores your saved city names tied to your account.
- Our weather backend (hosted on Google Cloud Run) — receives your city's coordinates and returns weather data. It does not store your location permanently.
Google's privacy policy applies to Firebase services: policies.google.com/privacy
05 — Data Retention
Your data is retained for as long as your account exists. If you delete your account from within the app (Settings → Delete Account), the following happens immediately:
- Your Firebase Authentication record is permanently deleted.
- Your saved city data in Firestore is permanently deleted.
- Your local session file on the device is cleared.
Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.
06 — Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access — know what data we hold about you.
- Delete — permanently delete your account and all associated data via Settings → Delete Account, or by contacting us.
- Correct — update your saved cities at any time from within the app.
To exercise any of these rights, use the in-app controls or contact us at the address below.
07 — Children's Privacy
Weather Tether is safe for children and complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We collect only essential data (email and saved cities), display no ads, and do not track or sell children's information. Parents can manage or delete their child's account anytime via Settings → Delete Account.
08 — Security
All communication between the app and our servers uses HTTPS. Passwords are never stored in plain text — they are handled entirely by Firebase Authentication using industry-standard secure hashing. Session tokens are stored locally on your device and are refreshed periodically.
While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no system is completely secure. Please use a strong, unique password for your account.
09 — Changes to This Policy
If we make material changes to this policy, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10 — Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or data requests, you can reach us through: