Privacy Policy

Introduction

At WeatherAlert, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website. By using WeatherAlert, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use our basic services. However, if you contact us or subscribe to notifications, we may collect:

• Email address (for notifications)
• Any other information you voluntarily provide

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns:

• IP address and browser type
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages viewed and time spent
• Date and time of visits

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Lawful Basis: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in providing weather information
• Your Rights: Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, and data portability
• Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time
• Data Portability: You can request your data in a machine-readable format

CCPA Compliance (California Users)

For California residents, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You can request information about the categories of personal information we collect
• Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell data)
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure data storage practices
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal information