Privacy Policy

Raining Cats ("we", "us", or "our") provides a weather-based mobile application that displays context-aware sentences and allows users to receive notifications. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding your personal information.

By using the Raining Cats mobile application ("the App"), you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Approximate Location

The App accesses your approximate location to determine local weather conditions and show relevant content. We do not collect or store precise GPS coordinates.

Approximate location is derived from your device (e.g., network-based location) and is used only while the App is running.

1.2 User Account Information

If you create an account, we collect:

• Email address (required)
• Nickname (optional)

This information is used to manage your account and enable synchronization features.

1.3 Usage and Diagnostic Data

Firebase may automatically collect:

• Device identifiers
• App events
• Crash logs
• Performance data

This data is used only to improve stability and functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your information for the following purposes:

• To provide personalized content based on weather and location.
• To authenticate users and manage accounts.
• To store user preferences and app data in the cloud.
• To send weather-related or app-related push notifications.
• To maintain and improve the App's performance and security.

We do not sell or rent your data to any third parties.

3. Third-Party Services

The App relies on Firebase, operated by Google LLC, for essential functionality.

3.1 Firebase Authentication

Used to:

• Register and authenticate users
• Securely manage email-based login

3.2 Firebase Firestore

Used to store:

• User profiles
• Preferences
• App-related content

3.3 Firebase Cloud Functions

Used as backend logic to support app features such as notifications and data processing.

3.4 Firebase Diagnostic Services

Firebase may process:

• Crashlytics data
• Performance metrics
• Usage analytics (non-personal)

For more details, refer to Firebase's Privacy and Security documentation: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

4. Push Notifications

The App may send push notifications related to:

• Weather conditions
• App features or updates

You may disable notifications at any time in your device settings.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this Policy, or as required by law. You may delete your account at any time, which will remove your personal information from our systems.

6. Data Security

We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• Secure communication (HTTPS)
• Firebase security rules
• Access restriction and authentication controls

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7. Children's Privacy

Raining Cats is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed on servers located in the European Union or the United States, depending on Firebase's infrastructure. Firebase complies with applicable data protection laws and frameworks for international transfers.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights such as:

• Accessing the personal data we hold
• Requesting correction or deletion
• Objecting to certain processing activities
• Withdrawing consent

To exercise any rights, contact us at the address below.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in the App or legal requirements. The updated version will always be available within the App or on our website, with the effective date clearly indicated.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

• Email: info@mopis.net
• App Name: Raining Cats