RainVu Data Deletion Instructions

Last Updated: November 10, 2025

This page provides instructions on how to delete your data from the RainVu application, as required by the Google Play Store.

RainVu is designed with privacy as a core principle. The app handles two distinct categories of data, and the deletion process differs for each.

1. Personal Rainfall Data (Stored On Your Device)

Types of Data:

  • All rainfall entries you have logged.
  • All custom rain gauges you have created.
  • All in-app preferences and settings.

This data is stored exclusively on your device and is never transmitted to us or any third party. You have complete control and can delete it permanently at any time using one of the following methods.

Method A: In-App Reset (Recommended)

This is the easiest way to delete all your personal data without removing the app itself.

  1. Open the RainVu app.
  2. Navigate to the Settings screen.
  3. Scroll down to the "Danger Zone" section.
  4. Tap on Reset App.
  5. Confirm your choice in the dialog box.

Result: All of your rainfall entries, gauges, and settings will be immediately and permanently deleted, returning the app to its initial state.

Method B: Uninstall the App

Uninstalling the RainVu application from your Android device will also delete all of its associated data.

  1. Find the RainVu app icon on your device's home screen or app drawer.
  2. Press and hold the icon.
  3. Select the Uninstall option.
  4. Confirm the uninstallation.

Result: The app and all of its locally stored data will be permanently removed from your device.

2. Anonymous Diagnostic Data (Optional & Collected by Firebase)

Types of Data:

  • Anonymous app interaction events (e.g., screen views).
  • Anonymous crash logs and performance diagnostics.
  • An anonymous installation ID for your app instance.

This data is only collected if you have explicitly opted-in within the app's settings or during onboarding. This data is fully anonymous and is not linked to you or your personal rainfall data in any way.

Because this data is anonymous and aggregated, it is not possible to delete specific historical diagnostic records associated with your app installation. However, you have full control over its collection:

  1. Open the RainVu app and navigate to Settings.
  2. Under the "Privacy & Data" section, find the toggle for Share Usage Data.
  3. Turn off this toggle.

Result: The app will immediately stop sending any new anonymous diagnostic and crash data to Firebase.

If you have any questions about this process, please contact us at dev@astraen.dev.