Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Washcast ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application and related services.
Information We Collect
Washcast collects minimal information to provide weather-based laundry advice:
- Location Data: We access your device's location to provide accurate weather information for your area. Location data is processed locally and not stored on our servers.
- Weather Data: We retrieve weather information from OpenWeatherMap API based on your location or manually entered location.
- App Usage: We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve app performance and user experience.
How We Use Your Information
Your information is used solely to:
- Provide accurate weather-based laundry recommendations
- Generate personalized drying time estimates
- Send optional weather notifications (if enabled)
- Improve app functionality and user experience
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Storage and Security
- Location preferences and app settings are stored locally on your device
- We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data
- Weather data is retrieved in real-time and not permanently stored
- No personal information is transmitted to our servers
Third-Party Services
Washcast integrates with the following third-party services:
- OpenWeatherMap: Provides weather data based on your location
- OpenAI: Generates intelligent laundry advice (no personal data shared)
These services have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Disable location access at any time through iOS Settings
- Turn off notifications in the app settings
- Delete the app and all associated data from your device
- Contact us with privacy-related questions or concerns
Children's Privacy
Washcast is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes through the app or via email. Your continued use of Washcast after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
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