Last Updated: November 16, 2025
Introduction
Kite Weather ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our kite flying weather simulation application.
Information We Collect
Location Data: If you choose to use the geolocation feature, we access your device's location to provide local weather data. This information is only used to fetch weather conditions and is not stored or shared.
Weather API Requests: We use WeatherAPI.com to fetch weather data. When you search for a location or use geolocation, your coordinates or search query are sent to WeatherAPI to retrieve weather information. Please refer to WeatherAPI's Privacy Policy for details on how they handle this data.
Cookies and Local Storage
We use minimal cookies to improve your experience:
- Geolocation Preference Cookie: If you decline geolocation access, we store a cookie ("geolocationDenied") for 30 days to prevent repeatedly asking for permission. This cookie is automatically cleared if you later grant location access.
We do not use cookies for tracking, advertising, or analytics purposes.
Analytics
We use Vercel Analytics to understand basic website usage patterns. This service collects anonymized information such as:
- Page views and navigation patterns
- General geographic location (country level)
- Browser type and device information
Vercel Analytics does not track individual users or collect personally identifiable information. For more information, please see Vercel's Analytics Privacy Policy.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except:
- Weather data requests are sent to WeatherAPI.com as necessary to provide the service
- Map tiles are loaded from OpenStreetMap contributors
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Decline location access (you can still use the app by searching for locations)
- Clear cookies at any time through your browser settings
- Request information about data we process by contacting us
Data Security
All weather data requests are made over secure HTTPS connections. We do not store your location data or personal information on our servers.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: getintouch@kiteweather.xyz