🌾 FarmCast Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 4, 2026

FarmCast ("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.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Location Data: We collect your precise location to provide accurate, location-based weather forecasts. Location data is only used while the app is active and is not stored on our servers.
• Account Information: If you sign in with Google or Apple, we collect your name and email address to manage your account and premium subscriptions.
• Purchase History: We collect information about in-app purchases to manage your subscription status.
• Usage Data: We collect anonymous usage analytics (such as which features you use) to improve the app experience.
• Device Identifiers: Our advertising partner (Google AdMob) may collect device identifiers to serve relevant ads.
• Diagnostics: We collect crash reports and performance data to fix bugs and improve app stability.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide accurate weather forecasts based on your location
• To manage your user account and premium subscriptions
• To display relevant advertisements (free version)
• To analyze app usage and improve our services
• To diagnose and fix technical issues

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

• Google AdMob: For displaying advertisements. Google Privacy Policy
• Firebase Analytics: For usage analytics and crash reporting. Firebase Privacy
• Google Sign-In / Apple Sign-In: For authentication purposes.
• Open-Meteo API: For weather data. No personal data is shared.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We only share data with third-party service providers as described above, and only as necessary to provide our services.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. Location data is processed in real-time and not permanently stored. You can request deletion of your account data by contacting us.

6. Children's Privacy

FarmCast is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Opt out of personalized advertising (via device settings)
• Withdraw consent for location access (via device settings)

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: soilmindtech@gmail.com