Forecast Update
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last Updated: December 1, 2023
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Introduction
Forecast Update (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and disclosed by Forecast Update.
This Privacy Policy applies to our website, mobile applications, and any related services (collectively, our “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you signify that you have read, understood, and agree to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services:
Personal Information
- Contact Information: When you contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
- Location Data: With your permission, we collect precise or approximate location information to provide weather services for your area.
- Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including IP address, operating system, browser type, and mobile device identifiers.
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Services, including pages visited, features used, and time spent.
- Log Information: We automatically collect log information when you use our Services, including your IP address, access times, and browser type.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Services and hold certain information.
| Data Type | Purpose | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|
| Location Data | Provide localized weather forecasts | 24 months |
| Contact Information | Customer support and communication | 36 months |
| Usage Analytics | Service improvement and optimization | 12 months |
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our Services
- To deliver personalized weather forecasts and alerts
- To respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- To send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
- To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Services
- To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
- To protect the rights and property of Forecast Update and others
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you have given us consent to do so.
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, and contractors who need access to perform services on our behalf.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
- Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Our security measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
- Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Secure data storage with limited access
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct or update your personal information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information.
- Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
- Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection: You can object to our processing of your personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
International Data Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you are resident. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.
We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy when transferred internationally.
Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Privacy Questions?
If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact our privacy team.
privacy@forecastupdate.com