1. Introduction
Welcome to Weather Alert. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our weather forecasting services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Location Information
- GPS coordinates when you use location-based services
- City names and addresses you manually enter
- IP address for approximate location detection
2.2 Usage Information
- Weather queries and search history
- Favorite locations you save
- App settings and preferences
- Device information and browser type
2.3 Technical Information
- Log files and analytics data
- Performance metrics
- Error reports and crash logs
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide accurate weather forecasts and alerts for your location
- Customize your weather experience and save your preferences
- Improve our services and develop new features
- Send weather alerts and notifications (with your consent)
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance performance
- Comply with legal obligations and respond to authorities
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- Weather Data Providers: We share location data with WeatherAPI.com to retrieve weather information
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- Safety Purposes: To protect the safety and security of our users and the public
- Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets
5. Data Storage and Security
5.1 Data Storage
- Most data is stored locally in your browser (localStorage)
- No personal data is transmitted to our servers without encryption
- Location data is used in real-time and not permanently stored
5.2 Security Measures
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication systems
- Data minimization - we collect only necessary information
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Disable location services and notifications
- Restriction: Limit how we process your information
7. Cookies and Local Storage
We use browser localStorage and may use cookies to:
- Remember your location preferences
- Store favorite cities and settings
- Maintain theme and display preferences
- Improve website performance and functionality
You can clear your browser's localStorage and disable cookies through your browser settings.
8. Third-Party Services
Our service integrates with:
- WeatherAPI.com: For weather data and forecasts
- Font Awesome & Chart.js: For icons and data visualization
- Browser APIs: For geolocation and notifications
These services have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
10. International Users
Our service is provided from the United States. If you access our service from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and stored in the US, which may have different privacy laws than your country.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Displaying a notice on our homepage
- Sending an email notification (if applicable)
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
- Email: hangchen.zhu@hiwinda.com
- Address: Weather Alert, Privacy Department, 123 Weather St
- Response Time: We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days
13. Effective Date
This Privacy Policy is effective as of December 23, 2024, and applies to all information collected by Weather Alert from that date forward.