Effective Date: January 2026
Routecast (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the Routecast mobile application (“App”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use the App.
When you create an account, we may collect:
Email address
Username
Authentication credentials (stored securely)
Routecast processes location information only when you choose to enter a route or enable location features. Location data is used to:
Generate route-based weather forecasts
Provide alerts and recommendations along your journey
Location access can be disabled at any time in your device settings.
We may automatically collect:
Device type, operating system, and app version
App interactions and feature usage
Crash logs and performance diagnostics
This data helps us improve reliability and performance.
If enabled, Routecast may send push notifications related to weather alerts or route conditions.
You can disable notifications at any time through device settings.
We use collected information to:
Create and manage user accounts
Provide route-based weather forecasts
Deliver alerts and notifications (if enabled)
Improve app functionality and user experience
Maintain app security and prevent abuse
Routecast may use trusted third-party services to support app functionality, such as:
Weather data providers
Mapping or routing services
Analytics and crash reporting tools
These services may collect limited information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We do not sell user data.
We only share data:
With service providers necessary to operate the App
When required by law or legal process
No personal data is sold or shared for advertising purposes without user consent.
We retain user data only as long as necessary to provide the App and comply with legal obligations.
You may request:
Account deletion
Data deletion
by contacting us at the email address below.
Routecast is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect user information.
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
📧 support@routecast.app