Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 17, 2025

Your Privacy Matters

This Privacy Policy describes how 1w ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use 1w, we may collect the following information that you voluntarily provide:

  • Location Data: Your geographic location to provide accurate weather forecasts and drying estimates
  • Preferences: Your customized settings, fabric types, and drying preferences
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our app, including drying history and timer usage
  • Contact Information: Email address and other contact details if you reach out to us for support

1.2 Information We Automatically Collect

When you use our app, we automatically collect certain information:

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version, and unique device identifiers
  • Usage Analytics: App performance data, crash reports, and feature usage statistics
  • Weather Data: Real-time weather information from third-party weather services for your location
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, and pages viewed

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Core Functionality: To provide accurate drying time estimates based on current and forecasted weather conditions
  • Personalization: To customize your experience and remember your preferences
  • Notifications: To send you weather alerts, timer notifications, and important app updates
  • App Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
  • Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers to deliver our services:

  • Analytics Services: We may use AppsFlyer and AppMetrica SDKs for app analytics and performance monitoring. Please review their privacy policies:
  • Weather Data Providers: We integrate with weather services to provide accurate forecasts
  • Cloud Services: For secure data storage and app functionality

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as court orders or government investigations.

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

  • Local Storage: Most of your personal data is stored locally on your device
  • Encryption: Data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
  • Access Controls: We restrict access to your personal information to authorized personnel only
  • Regular Updates: We regularly update our security measures to protect against new threats

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information we have collected
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal limitations
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection and processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Location Data

Our app requires location access to provide accurate weather-based drying estimates. You can:

  • Grant or deny location permissions through your device settings
  • Choose to manually enter your city instead of using automatic location detection
  • Delete location data by uninstalling the app

Location data is used solely for weather information and is not shared with third parties for advertising purposes.

7. Children's Privacy

1w is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy in the app
  • Sending you a notification through the app or email
  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy

10. Third-Party Advertisement Disclaimer

Third-Party Content Disclaimer

Our app may display third-party advertisements, links, or content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or activities of these third-party websites, applications, or services. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of service of any third-party sites or services you visit through our app. Your interactions with third-party advertisers and their content are solely between you and such third parties.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion
  • Usage Data: Typically retained for 24 months for analytics purposes
  • Location Data: Used in real-time and may be cached temporarily for offline functionality
  • Support Communications: Retained for up to 3 years for customer service purposes

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

App Developer

1w

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where our services are provided, without regard to conflict of law principles.

By using 1w, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.