Weather-Kok ("the App") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with applicable laws.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect it.
1. Information We Collect
1-1. Location Information (GPS)
Weather-Kok uses your device's location to provide weather and air quality information based on your current position.
- Location data is used temporarily only when fetching weather API data.
- Location data is never stored on our servers.
- Location is accessed only while you are using the app — we do not track location in the background.
- You can use the app without granting location permission by manually setting your preferred location.
1-2. Anonymous User Identifier
We generate and store an anonymous user ID to provide app functionality and improve our services.
This identifier is a random value that cannot be used to identify you personally.
1-3. Device Information
To ensure app stability and error reporting, the following information may be collected:
- Device operating system version
- App version
- App crash and error logs (via Firebase Crashlytics)
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide location-based weather and air quality information
- To update weather data on home screen widgets
- To detect errors and improve app stability
- To analyze anonymized app usage statistics
3. Advertising (Google AdMob)
Weather-Kok uses Google AdMob to serve advertisements. AdMob may collect your device's advertising identifier
(IDFA on iOS / GAID on Android) to deliver personalized ads.
4. Third-Party Services
Weather-Kok uses the following third-party services:
- Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA): Weather data (public API, no personal data collected)
- AirKorea: Air quality data (public API, no personal data collected)
- Google Firebase: Anonymous authentication, app analytics, crash reporting
- Google AdMob: Ad delivery
5. Data Retention and Deletion
- Location data: Discarded immediately after the API call — never stored on servers
- Anonymous user ID: Deleted from local storage when you uninstall the app
- Error logs: Retained for 90 days per Firebase Crashlytics policy
- Firebase Analytics data: Retained for up to 14 months
6. Children's Privacy
Weather-Kok does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction).
If you are a minor, please use the app under parental or guardian supervision.
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Withdraw consent for data collection (by uninstalling the app)
- Deny or revoke location permission (via device settings)
- Limit ad tracking (via device settings)
8. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time due to changes in law or service. We will notify you of significant
changes through in-app notices or website updates.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: