Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 15, 2023

Welcome to AtmoPredict ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our weather forecasting services, website, and mobile applications (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that can be used to identify you, including but not limited to:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
  • Account Information: Username, password, profile picture, preferences
  • Location Data: Precise or approximate location information from your device
  • Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address (for premium services)
  • Communication Data: Messages, feedback, survey responses

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain non-personal information when you use our Services:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on services
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, IP address
  • Weather Data: Search queries, saved locations, weather preferences
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: As described in our Cookie Policy

2. How We Use Your Information

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

  • Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our weather forecasting services
  • Personalization: To customize weather alerts and recommendations based on your location and preferences
  • Communication: To respond to inquiries, send service notifications, and provide customer support
  • Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our Services
  • Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security risks
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Research: To develop new features and improve weather prediction models

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We engage third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Services ("Service Providers"), such as:

  • Cloud hosting providers
  • Payment processors
  • Analytics providers
  • Customer support platforms
  • Weather data providers

These third parties have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

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., court orders, subpoenas).

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

3.4 Aggregated Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized data that does not identify any individual for research, marketing, or other purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability testing
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Employee training on data protection

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

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the Services you have requested
  • Comply with our legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

When we no longer need to retain your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Privacy Rights

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

6.1 Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate.

6.2 Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

6.3 Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.

6.4 Opt-Out

You may opt out of:

  • Marketing communications
  • Certain data collection through cookie settings
  • Location tracking through device settings

6.5 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@atmopredict.com. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your jurisdiction. We implement appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, to ensure your data remains protected.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information to them.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

  • By email: privacy@atmopredict.com
  • By mail: AtmoPredict Privacy Office, 123 Forecast Way, San Francisco, CA 94107
  • Through our website: Contact Form

12. Additional Disclosures for Specific Regions

12.1 California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have additional rights regarding their personal information. Please see our CCPA Supplement for more details.

12.2 European Union Residents

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our GDPR Supplement provides more information.

12.3 Other Jurisdictions

Residents of other jurisdictions with specific privacy laws (e.g., Brazil's LGPD, Canada's PIPEDA) may have additional rights. Please contact us for more information about your specific rights.

13. Weather Data Specific Provisions

As a weather service, we handle certain types of data differently:

13.1 Location Data

To provide accurate weather forecasts, we collect precise or approximate location data. You can control location sharing through your device or browser settings.

13.2 Environmental Data

We may collect and process environmental data (e.g., temperature readings from connected devices) to improve our forecasting models. This data is typically anonymized.

13.3 Crowdsourced Data

If you contribute weather observations (e.g., through our app), we may process this data to improve our Services. You can opt out of contributing at any time.

14. Cookie Policy Summary

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in our full Cookie Policy. Key points:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic functionality
  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Services
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences
  • Advertising Cookies: Used for targeted ads (if applicable)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

15. Data Processing Addendum

For business customers who need a Data Processing Addendum (DPA) to comply with GDPR or other regulations, please contact us at legal@atmopredict.com.

16. Conflict Resolution

If you have concerns about our privacy practices, we encourage you to contact us first to resolve the issue. If we cannot resolve your concern, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on the date indicated above and replaces all previous versions.