Introduction

Breeze ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and mobile application.

Information We Collect

Location Data

  • Purpose: We collect your device's location to provide air quality information for your area.
  • Type: Approximate location (city-level)
  • Usage: Location data is used only to fetch relevant air quality data and is not stored on our servers.
  • Control: You can deny location access in your device settings. The app will still function with manual city search.

Usage Data

  • Anonymous Analytics: We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve the app.
  • No Personal Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, or any personally identifiable information.

Data We Do NOT Collect

  • Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
  • Precise GPS coordinates
  • Search history
  • Device identifiers for tracking purposes

Third-Party Services

We use the following services to provide air quality data:

  • Open-Meteo API: Provides air quality and climate data. Privacy Policy
  • Google Pollen API: Provides pollen and allergy data. Privacy Policy
  • Nominatim Geocoding (OpenStreetMap): Converts city names to geographic coordinates for search functionality. Usage Policy

These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies. We do not share your personal information with these services beyond what is necessary for functionality (e.g., location coordinates, city names).

Data Storage

  • Location data is processed in real-time and not stored permanently
  • No user accounts or login required
  • No data is sold to third parties

Children's Privacy

Our app does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The app is suitable for all ages.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Deny location access
  • Request information about data we collect
  • Request deletion of any data we may have

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 website.

Contact Us

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

Compliance

This app complies with:

  • Apple App Store Guidelines
  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
  • CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)