Privacy Policy for Maelstrom
Last Updated: June 12, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Maelstrom ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our application ("the App"). Maelstrom is designed with privacy at its core — your locations, rain journal, and preferences stay on your device.
2. Information Collection and Use
2.1. Personal Information:
The App does not collect or transmit any personal information to us. We have no servers, no analytics, and no tracking.
2.2. Location Data:
With your permission, the App uses your device's location to retrieve local weather forecasts through Apple Weather (WeatherKit). Your location is used to request forecast data from Apple's weather service; it is never sent to us or stored anywhere outside your device.
2.3. Saved Locations and Rain Journal:
Locations you save, your rain journal statistics, and your settings are stored locally on your device. This data is not synced to any cloud service operated by us and is not accessible by us.
3. Data Storage and Security
All app data is stored locally on your device and protected by your device's built-in security. Weather data is fetched on demand from Apple Weather and cached on your device for performance.
4. Third-Party Services
4.1. Apple Weather (WeatherKit):
Forecast data is provided by Apple Weather. Weather requests are handled by Apple and are subject to Apple's Privacy Policy.
4.2. Apple StoreKit:
Any purchases in the App are processed by Apple's StoreKit. Please refer to Apple's Privacy Policy for information on how they handle purchase data.
5. Permissions Used
5.1. Location:
Used only to show the weather where you are. The App works without location access if you prefer to search for locations manually.
5.2. Notifications:
With your permission, the App sends notifications about approaching rain and storms. These are generated from forecast data on your device and are entirely opt-in.
6. Children's Privacy
The App does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
7. 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 and updating the "Last updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
By email: kevin@silicroncode.com