Privacy Policy for Dips

Last Updated: June 2026

Introduction

Dips ("we", "our", or "us") is a mobile application that provides beach information, including water temperatures, air temperatures, and swimming condition guidance.

This Privacy Policy explains what information Dips uses and how that information is handled.

Information We Use

Location Information

With your permission, Dips may access your device's location to identify beaches near you and provide relevant beach conditions.

Location information is used only while the app is running and is not stored, collected, or shared by Dips beyond what is necessary to provide location-based functionality.

You may disable location access at any time through your device settings.

Search Information

When you search for a location within Dips, the search query may be processed through location and weather service providers in order to return relevant results and weather information.

Searches are not stored by Dips.

Third-Party Services

Dips uses third-party services to retrieve weather and environmental information.

OpenWeather

Weather information displayed within the app is provided by OpenWeather.

OpenWeather Privacy Policy: https://openweather.co.uk/privacy-policy

Data Collection and Storage

Dips does not require user registration or accounts.

Dips does not collect, store, sell, rent, or share personal information for marketing purposes.

We do not maintain user profiles or databases containing personal information.

Analytics and Advertising

Dips does not use advertising networks, behavioral tracking, or third-party analytics services.

Children's Privacy

Dips is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Data Security

Dips uses secure network connections where available to communicate with third-party service providers.

No method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure, but we take reasonable steps to minimize risks.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any updates will be reflected by revising the "Last Updated" date above.

Contact

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Dips Support
Sophieroselafferty@gmail.com