Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 1, 2026
Martin Podt ("Developer", "we", "us") built the Forest Weather app ("the App") as a free application. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use the App.
Information Access
The App requires the following Android permissions to function:
- Internet (INTERNET) — The App connects to the Open-Meteo weather API to retrieve weather forecast data (temperature, humidity, precipitation, visibility, sun percentage, and sunrise/sunset times). Only your approximate location coordinates are sent to this API to obtain local weather data.
- Location (ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION, ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION) — The App uses your device location to determine which weather forecast to retrieve. When GPS mode is selected, background location access allows periodic weather updates to use your current position even when the app is not open. Location data is used solely for this purpose and is never stored or transmitted to any party other than the Open-Meteo API.
- Notifications (POST_NOTIFICATIONS) — The App may send notifications for photography condition alerts. No notification data is sent externally.
- Boot Completed (RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED) — The App registers to start after device reboot to keep the widget updated.
- Exact Alarm (SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM) — The App schedules periodic weather data refreshes for the widget.
Data Collection & Storage
The App does not collect, store, or share any personal data. Specifically:
- No personal data is sent to any server, cloud service, or third party.
- No analytics, tracking, or advertising frameworks are used.
- No user accounts are required or created.
- Location data is used only in real-time to fetch weather data and is never stored permanently or transmitted to any party other than the Open-Meteo weather API.
Data Stored on Device
The App stores the following data locally on your device using Android's standard SharedPreferences:
- Widget configuration preferences (such as selected location, theme, and display settings).
- Cached weather data (most recent forecast data for faster display and offline use).
This data:
- Never leaves your device.
- Is automatically removed when you uninstall the App.
- Contains no personal information beyond the configured location.
Third-Party Services
The App uses the Open-Meteo API to retrieve weather forecast data. Open-Meteo is a free, open-source weather API. The only data sent to Open-Meteo is your location coordinates (latitude and longitude) to obtain the local weather forecast. Please refer to Open-Meteo's terms for their data handling practices.
The App uses Google Play Billing to manage subscriptions. Subscription purchases and payment information are handled entirely by Google Play. The Developer does not have access to your payment details. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for their data handling practices.
No other third-party services, SDKs, analytics tools, or advertising networks are used.
Children's Privacy
The App does not collect any personal information from anyone, including children under the age of 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this page periodically.