Privacy Policy

At Snow Day Calculator, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use our Snow Day Calculator, including:

• State Selection: When you select a US state to check snow day probability, we process this information to provide weather forecasts.
• Area Type: Information about whether you select "urban" or "rural" area type to help refine predictions.
• Form Submissions: Any information you submit through our contact forms or feedback mechanisms.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

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

• IP Address: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address may be logged for security and analytics purposes.
• Browser Information: Information about your web browser type and version.
• Device Information: Information about your device, including operating system and screen resolution.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited and time spent on pages.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience.

1.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information from third-party services, including:

• Weather Data: We use OpenWeatherMap API to fetch weather forecasts. This service may collect certain technical information.
• Analytics Services: We may use analytics services that collect information about website usage.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing Services: To provide, maintain, and improve our Snow Day Calculator service.
• Processing Requests: To process your state selection and area type to generate snow day probability predictions.
• Weather Data Retrieval: To fetch relevant weather forecast data from third-party weather services.
• Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website functionality and user experience.
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Weather Data Providers: We share location information (state selection) with OpenWeatherMap to retrieve weather forecasts.
• Hosting Services: Our website is hosted on servers that may process your information.
• Analytics Providers: We may use analytics services that process usage data.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

3.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4.1 Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

4.2 Data Location

Your information may be processed and stored on servers located in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

5.1 Types of Cookies

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
• Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences and settings.

5.2 Cookie Management

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

6. Third-Party Services

Our website uses third-party services that may collect information about you:

6.1 OpenWeatherMap

We use the OpenWeatherMap API to provide weather forecast data. When you use our calculator, we send your selected state information to OpenWeatherMap to retrieve relevant weather data. Please review OpenWeatherMap's Privacy Policy to understand how they handle information.

6.2 Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to display fonts on our website. Google may collect certain information when you access our website. Please review Google's Privacy Policy for more information.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information.
• Objection: You may object to certain processing of your information.
• Data Portability: You may request a copy of your information in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Users

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• The right to delete personal information we have collected
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

11. European Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected] (update with your actual contact email)
• Website: https://yourdomain.com

14. Consent

By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our website.