Introduction
Snow Day Calculator & Predictor ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Location Data: When you enter a city name or ZIP code to check snow day predictions
- School Level: The type of school you select for more accurate predictions
- Contact Information: If you contact us through our contact form
Automatically Collected Information
- Browser Information: Browser type, version, and settings
- Device Information: Device type and operating system
- Usage Data: Pages visited and features used
- Local Storage: Your last searched location (stored locally on your device)
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide accurate snow day predictions for your location
- Remember your preferences and last searched location
- Improve our service and user experience
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance our calculator
Data Storage and Security
We take data security seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect your information:
- Local Storage: Location preferences are stored only on your device
- No Account Required: We don't require user accounts or store personal credentials
- Secure Transmission: Data is transmitted using secure protocols
- Limited Retention: We don't store your search history on our servers
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- OpenWeatherMap API: To fetch real-time weather data for your location
- Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): For fonts and icons (Google Fonts, Font Awesome)
These services may collect their own data according to their privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses local storage to remember your preferences. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes. Essential cookies may be used to:
- Remember your temperature preference (Fahrenheit/Celsius)
- Store your last searched location for convenience
- Maintain basic website functionality
Children's Privacy
Our service is designed for use by students and families. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the information stored about you
- Clear your local storage data at any time through your browser settings
- Opt-out of any future communications
- Request deletion of any data we have collected
Changes to This Policy
We may update this 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.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@snowdaycalculator.com
Or visit our Contact Page