Privacy Policy

Introduction

WeatherRecall ("we", "our", "us") operates the website weatherrecall.org. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our site, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your personal data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection legislation, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using WeatherRecall you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the site.

What information we collect

Information you provide

WeatherRecall does not require registration for basic use. If you create an optional account (to save searches or post to the community timeline) we collect:

• Your email address, used solely for account authentication and password recovery.
• A display name you choose at sign-up.
• Any content you voluntarily post to the community timeline.

Information collected automatically

When you visit WeatherRecall, standard server and third-party analytics software may record:

• IP address — used for abuse prevention and approximate geolocation (country level).
• Browser type and device information — used for compatibility improvements.
• Pages visited and time spent — anonymised usage statistics to understand which features are most useful.
• Referring URL — the page you visited before arriving at WeatherRecall.

Weather searches (the date, location, and coordinates you enter) are used only to fetch weather data and are not linked to personal identifiers.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. WeatherRecall uses the following types:

You can manage or disable cookies at any time in your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Google AdSense & advertising

WeatherRecall is a participant in the Google AdSense programme. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to WeatherRecall and/or other sites on the internet.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our site. Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads based on your visit here and to other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising through Google's Ads Settings.

For more information on how Google uses data when you use our site, see: How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the WeatherRecall service.
• Authenticate user accounts and maintain login sessions.
• Analyse usage patterns in aggregate to improve features and performance.
• Display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense.
• Detect and prevent abuse, spam, or fraudulent activity.
• Respond to questions or feedback you send us by email.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

Data retention

Account data is retained for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your email address and display name are removed from our systems within 30 days. Anonymised analytics data may be retained indefinitely in aggregate form. Server logs are typically retained for 90 days.

Your rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access — You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification — You can ask us to correct inaccurate data.
• Right to erasure — You can request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Right to data portability — You can request your data in a portable format.
• Right to object — You can object to processing of your data for direct marketing.
• Right to restrict processing — You can ask us to limit how we use your data.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

Third-party services

WeatherRecall uses the following third-party services that may process data on our behalf:

Children's privacy

WeatherRecall is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of WeatherRecall after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact

For questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

WeatherRecall
Email: [email protected]
Website: weatherrecall.org