Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 15, 2024
This Privacy Policy describes how WeatherDestination ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services (collectively, the "Service").
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information You Provide
- Email address: When you sign up for early access or create an account
- Destination preferences: Optional information about destinations you're interested in
- Account information: Username, name, and other profile details when you create an account
- Communications: Messages you send to us via contact forms or email
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, and interactions with the Service
- Device information: Device type, operating system, browser type and version
- Location data: General location inferred from IP address
- Analytics: We use Cloudflare Web Analytics, a privacy-first analytics service that does not use cookies or collect personal identifiers
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- Communicate with you about the Service, including updates and new features
- Respond to your requests and provide customer support
- Understand how users interact with the Service and identify areas for improvement
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies
- Prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents and protect the rights and safety of our users
Information Sharing
We share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With your consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
- Service providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery), under confidentiality agreements
- Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share personal information with advertisers.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes
- Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with applicable law.
European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Swiss Users
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
- The right to restriction of processing in certain circumstances
- The right to data portability
Our lawful bases for processing your information include:
- Contract performance: To provide the Service you requested
- Legitimate interests: To improve our Service, prevent fraud, and ensure security
- Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent
- Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws
California Users
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- The right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
- The right to delete personal information
- The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights
We do not "sell" personal information as defined by the CCPA and have not done so in the past 12 months.
Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies to maintain sessions and provide basic functionality. We use Cloudflare Web Analytics, which does not use cookies or collect personally identifiable information. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Third-Party Links
The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at [email protected].
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to other countries.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on the Service and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: weatherdestination.com/support