Yandex Weather for Android and user data
When you use the Yandex Weather app, Yandex collects and sends data to its servers. All data is processed by Yandex according to the terms and conditions of the Privacy Policy, the Cookie Policy, and the License Agreement for Yandex Weather for mobile devices.
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What data is collected by Yandex Weather
| Type of data | Reason(s) for collecting | How to disable data collection |
|---|---|---|
| List of favorite locations | Permanent access to favorite locations you selected and added to favorites in Yandex Weather app. Used to sync saved locations between devices. | The Yandex Weather app may not work correctly without this data. If you do not wish to share this data, don't use the Yandex Weather app. |
| Location data | Used to improve the accuracy of a weather forecast and display widgets with weather forecast based on your location. Used to create push notifications. Сollected with precision depending on your permissions. We can also collect location data while the app is not in use for the purposes of displaying widgets and accurate weather forecast solely if you grant us such permission. | Permission is required for usage in the app. When permission is granted, the Wi-Fi and Cell ID are also used to refine the coordinates. The collection of coordinates can be disabled in the device's system settings. |
| Wi-Fi network settings | Used to determine user coordinates. Used to connect to external devices. | The Yandex Weather app may not work correctly without this data. If you do not wish to share this data, don't use the Yandex Weather app. |
| Connection type | Used to adapt the app to function with low-speed connections. | The Yandex Weather app may not work correctly without this data. If you do not wish to share this data, don't use the Yandex Weather app. |
| Device technical specifications (model, manufacturer, name and version of operating system) | Used to improve app performance. Used to create push notifications. | The Yandex Weather app may not work correctly without this data. If you do not wish to share this data, don't use the Yandex Weather app. |
| Font size Screen information (width, height, resolution, zoom level, orientation of the screen) | Used to adjust the app interface. | The Yandex Weather app may not work correctly without this data. If you do not wish to share this data, don't use the Yandex Weather app. |
| Device language | Used to localize and adjust the app interface. Used to create push notifications. | The Yandex Weather app may not work correctly without this data. If you do not wish to share this data, don't use the Yandex Weather app. |
| Data usage | Used to improve app performance. | The Yandex Weather app may not work correctly without this data. If you do not wish to share this data, don't use the Yandex Weather app. |
| Country code Operator code | Used to determine the user's country. Used to create push notifications. | The Yandex Weather app may not work correctly without this data. If you do not wish to share this data, don't use the Yandex Weather app. |
| Time zone | Used to improve app performance. Used to create push notifications. | The Yandex Weather app may not work correctly without this data. If you do not wish to share this data, don't use the Yandex Weather app. |
| Type of data | Reason(s) for collecting | How to disable data collection |
|---|---|---|
| List of favorite locations | Permanent access to favorite locations you selected and added to favorites in Yandex Weather app. Used to sync saved locations between devices. | The Yandex Weather app may not work correctly without this data. If you do not wish to share this data, don't use the Yandex Weather app. |
| Location data | Used to improve the accuracy of a weather forecast and display widgets with weather forecast based on your location. Used to create push notifications. Сollected with precision depending on your permissions. We can also collect location data while the app is not in use for the purposes of displaying widgets and accurate weather forecast solely if you grant us such permission. | Permission is required for usage in the app. When permission is granted, the Wi-Fi and Cell ID are also used to refine the coordinates. The collection of coordinates can be disabled in the device's system settings. |
| Wi-Fi network settings | Used to determine user coordinates. Used to connect to external devices. | The Yandex Weather app may not work correctly without this data. If you do not wish to share this data, don't use the Yandex Weather app. |
| Connection type | Used to adapt the app to function with low-speed connections. | The Yandex Weather app may not work correctly without this data. If you do not wish to share this data, don't use the Yandex Weather app. |
| Device technical specifications (model, manufacturer, name and version of operating system) | Used to improve app performance. Used to create push notifications. | The Yandex Weather app may not work correctly without this data. If you do not wish to share this data, don't use the Yandex Weather app. |
| Font size Screen information (width, height, resolution, zoom level, orientation of the screen) | Used to adjust the app interface. | The Yandex Weather app may not work correctly without this data. If you do not wish to share this data, don't use the Yandex Weather app. |
| Device language | Used to localize and adjust the app interface. Used to create push notifications. | The Yandex Weather app may not work correctly without this data. If you do not wish to share this data, don't use the Yandex Weather app. |
| Data usage | Used to improve app performance. | The Yandex Weather app may not work correctly without this data. If you do not wish to share this data, don't use the Yandex Weather app. |
| Country code Operator code | Used to determine the user's country. Used to create push notifications. | The Yandex Weather app may not work correctly without this data. If you do not wish to share this data, don't use the Yandex Weather app. |
| Time zone | Used to improve app performance. Used to create push notifications. | The Yandex Weather app may not work correctly without this data. If you do not wish to share this data, don't use the Yandex Weather app. |
You can opt out of data collection that can't be disabled in either the app's settings or the device's system settings only by deleting the Yandex Weather app.
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