Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

Snow Day Calculator ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our 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 or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Use our snow day calculator by entering your ZIP code
  • Contact us through our contact form
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
  • Participate in surveys or feedback forms

Automatically Collected Information

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

  • IP address and general location information
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website addresses
  • Device identifiers and characteristics

3. How We Use Your Information

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

  • Providing and maintaining our snow day prediction service
  • Improving the accuracy of our predictions based on location data
  • Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
  • Sending you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent)
  • Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
  • Complying with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of the transaction
  • Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated data that cannot identify individual users

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Provide personalized content and advertisements
  • Improve our services and user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication procedures
  • Employee training on data protection practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

  • The right to access and receive a copy of your personal information
  • The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete information
  • The right to erase your personal information under certain circumstances
  • The right to restrict or object to processing of your information
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

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

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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 promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@snowdaycalculator.com

Contact Form: Available on our contact page

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days

This privacy policy is effective as of December 2024 and was last updated on December 2024.