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Privacy Policy for Night Sight

Last Updated: October 20, 2025


Summary (TL;DR)

For your convenience, here's a quick summary:

  • Location: Used only to get weather data; not stored by us
  • Subscriptions: Managed by RevenueCat; uses anonymous IDs
  • Data security: Encrypted transmission, minimal collection
  • Your control: You can delete the app anytime to remove all local data
  • We don't: Sell your data, track you across apps, or collect personal info beyond what's necessary
  • 🔒 Third parties: Only RevenueCat (subscriptions) and Apple WeatherKit (weather)

Introduction

Night Sight ("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 the Night Sight mobile application (the "App").

By using Night Sight, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Location Data

Night Sight collects precise location data to provide you with accurate weather forecasts for stargazing and astrophotography. This includes:

  • GPS coordinates - Used to determine your current location and provide localized weather conditions
  • Saved locations - Stored locally on your device if you choose to save specific locations (Pro feature)

How we use it:

  • Retrieve weather data specific to your location
  • Display location names in the app
  • Provide accurate astronomical event times (sunset, twilight, moon phases)

Important: Location data is transmitted to Apple WeatherKit to retrieve weather information. We do not store your location data on our servers.

Purchase Information

If you subscribe to Night Sight Pro, we collect and process:

  • Subscription status - Active, expired, or cancelled
  • Purchase history - Transaction records
  • Anonymous customer ID - A unique identifier (not linked to your personal identity)

This information is collected and managed by RevenueCat, our third-party subscription management service.

Device Information

We automatically collect certain device information:

  • Device type and model - iPhone model, iOS version
  • App version - Which version of Night Sight you're using
  • Device identifiers - Anonymous device IDs for analytics

Usage Data

We may collect anonymous usage data to improve the app:

  • Feature usage - Which features are used most often
  • App performance - Crash reports and error logs
  • Session data - How often you use the app

All usage data is anonymized and cannot be linked back to you personally.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  1. Provide weather forecasts - Location data is sent to Apple WeatherKit to retrieve accurate weather conditions
  2. Manage subscriptions - Purchase information enables Pro features and manages your subscription
  3. Improve the app - Anonymous usage data helps us understand which features are valuable and identify bugs
  4. Customer support - Device information helps us troubleshoot issues you may experience

Third-Party Services

Night Sight uses the following third-party services:

RevenueCat (Subscription Management)

What they collect:

  • Anonymous customer identifiers
  • Subscription status and purchase history
  • Device information (device type, OS version, app version)

Why we use them: RevenueCat manages in-app subscriptions across iOS platforms and provides subscription analytics.

Their privacy policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy

Apple WeatherKit (Weather Data)

What they collect:

  • Location coordinates
  • Weather data requests

Why we use them: WeatherKit provides accurate weather forecasts essential for stargazing planning.

Their privacy policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

Important Note: WeatherKit is a first-party Apple service. Data collected by WeatherKit is subject to Apple's privacy policy.

Data Security

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

  • Encryption - Data transmitted between the app and our services uses industry-standard encryption (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Minimal data collection - We only collect data necessary to provide app functionality
  • Anonymous identifiers - Personal information is not linked to subscription data
  • Local storage - Saved locations and preferences are stored locally on your device, not on our servers

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

  • Location data - Not stored by us; only transmitted to Apple WeatherKit for real-time weather requests
  • Subscription data - Retained by RevenueCat for the duration of your subscription plus applicable legal retention periods
  • Usage data - Anonymized usage data may be retained indefinitely for analytics purposes
  • Locally stored data - Saved locations and app preferences remain on your device until you delete the app

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

For EU/UK Users (GDPR)

  • Right to access - Request a copy of your data
  • Right to rectification - Correct inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure - Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing - Limit how we use your data
  • Right to data portability - Receive your data in a portable format
  • Right to object - Object to certain data processing activities

For California Users (CCPA)

  • Right to know - Request information about data collection and use
  • Right to delete - Request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to opt-out - Opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell your data)
  • Right to non-discrimination - You will not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights:

  • Delete subscription data: Contact RevenueCat support or email us
  • Delete app data: Uninstall the Night Sight app from your device
  • Request data access: Email us at the contact information below

Children's Privacy

Night Sight is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using Night Sight, you consent to such transfers.

RevenueCat and Apple WeatherKit may process data in the United States and other countries where they operate.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

  1. Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  2. Posting a notice in the app (for significant changes)
  3. Sending a notification (if you've provided contact information)

Your continued use of Night Sight after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Do Not Track Signals

Night Sight does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals because we do not track users across third-party websites or apps.

Contact Us

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

Email: greglgomez@gmail.com

Developer: Greg Gomez

Response time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 7 business days.


This privacy policy is effective as of the date stated above and applies to all users of the Night Sight application.

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