Privacy Policy for PowerWorms Application
Effective Date: 09/06/2024 
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Introduction
Welcome to PowerWorms. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle the collection, use, and sharing of your personal and sensitive data,specifically the location data used to provide weather updates. This policy complies with Google Play’s policies on personal and sensitive user data.
 

1. Information We Collect
Location Data: Location is only needed to for the initialization of the data in the application. PowerWorms collects your device’s precise and approximate location data to provide you with accurate weather information for your current location. This data is sent directly to a third-party weather service providerand is not stored or accessed by us, the developers. 

2. How We Use Your Information
Weather Services: The primary use of your location data is to fetch the latest weather information for your current location. This data is sent to a third-party weather service provider who processes the data to provide weather updates. 

3. Data Sharing
Third-Party Weather Service Provider: We share your location data with a third-party company specializing in weather forecasting.This data is used solely to deliver weather information to you. 

4. Data Security
Transmission Security: All location data transmitted to the third-party service provider is encrypted using modern cryptographic methods (such as HTTPS) to ensure the security and privacy of your data during transmission. Nevertheless, we do not ensure end-to-end encryption.

5. User Consent and Control
Permission Requests: PowerWorms requests your permission to access your device’s location data through a runtime permission request. You have full control over whether to grant or deny this permission. 
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Opt-Out Option: If you choose not to grant location access, you can still use PowerWorms, but the location must be manually set by the user.
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6. No Data Sale
No Sale of Data: We do not sell or exchange yourpersonal or sensitive user data to any third party for monetary consideration. 

7. Prominent Disclosure & Consent Requirement
In-App Disclosure: PowerWorms provides a clear in-app disclosure explaining the collection, use, and sharing of location data. This disclosure is displayed prominently within the app, ensuring that you are informed before any data is accessed or transmitted. 

8. Data Retention and Deletion
No Retention: We do not retain any personal location data on our servers as there are no servers operated by us for this app. The data is only temporarily used to fetch weather information and is not stored. 

9. Ads Declaration
No Ads: PowerWorms does not contain any advertisements.  

10. App Access Instructions
Access Details: PowerWorms does not require any special login credentials, memberships, or location-based access. It is fully accessible to users upon download and installation.

11. Target Audience and Content
Target Audience: PowerWorms is designed for general use and does not specifically target children but it is safe to be used by them.

12. Permissions Declaration
Sensitive Permissions: PowerWorms requests access to your device’s location data. This is explicitly for providing weather updates and nothing else. 

13. Content Ratings
Ratings: PowerWorms complies with content rating authorities and has been rated appropriately. The content is suitable for a general audience. 

14. COVID-19 Contact Tracing and Status
No COVID-19 Features: PowerWorms does not contain any COVID-19 contact tracing or status functionalities. 

15. Contact Information
‍If you have any questions or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you have any questions regarding how we collect, use your information, please contact us by emailing info@innotomia.com and mention that your message is in reference to the “Privacy Policy”. Our response team will be able to handle any issues you may have about rights requests or questions about your information. If you have a particularly critical issue that needs to be addressed, we may ask you to provide us with more information. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you may escalate your complaint to the applicable regulatory authority in your jurisdiction. Upon request, we will provide you with information on how to file a complaint based on your actual circumstances.

Developer Information:- Krikis Athanasios - athkrikis@innotomia.com - Stadiou 1 , Rio , Patras

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy: We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

17. Acceptance of This Policy: By using PowerWorms, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our app.Your continued use of the app following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Data Safety Section
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 We are committed to providing a clear and accurate Data Safety section in our app, detailing the collection, use, and sharing of your location data. This section is kept up-to-date and aligns with the disclosures made in this Privacy Policy. 


Account Deletion Requirement
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PowerWorms does not require the creation of user accounts,and therefore, the account deletion requirement is not applicable. Thank you for using PowerWorms. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a secure and transparent experience.