Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2024
App Name & Developer
App Name: Sun Hours for Solar Panels — kWh Calculator
Developer: Andy
What data is collected
- No data stored on our servers. All application data lives locally on your device using local storage (SharedPreferences).
- Location / Postcode: When entered by the user, a UK postcode is stored locally and sent to postcodes.io to resolve coordinates (Lat/Long). Coordinates are used to fetch weather data only.
- Solar Panel Output (kWh): Entered by the user and stored locally only.
Third-party services
- Google AdMob: Collects device advertising ID and usage data for ad personalisation. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Open-Meteo: Receives latitude/longitude to return weather forecasts. No account required.
- NASA POWER API: Receives latitude/longitude for solar irradiance data.
- postcodes.io: Receives the UK postcode to return coordinates.
No Account, No Registration
The app does not collect your name, email address, or any personal identity. No account creation is required to use the app.
Children (COPPA / GDPR-K)
This app is not aimed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Data Retention
All data is stored locally on your device and can be deleted by resetting or uninstalling the app. No data is held on our servers.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted on this page. We recommend reviewing it periodically.
Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the United Kingdom and compliant with GDPR.
Contact
For privacy-related queries, please use the Support page.