Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 27, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to The Weather Spectrum. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit The Weather Spectrum, we automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our site:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address and general location (city/region level)
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website

Push Notifications

If you subscribe to our push notifications, we collect:

• Device token for notification delivery
• Notification preferences and settings
• General location data (if you choose to enable location-based weather alerts)

We use OneSignal to deliver push notifications. OneSignal may collect additional device and usage data. You can review OneSignal's privacy policy at https://onesignal.com/privacy_policy.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our site. These include:

• Essential cookies: Required for the site to function properly
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Advertising cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense)

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Deliver weather information and alerts you've requested
• Send push notifications about severe weather or daily forecasts
• Improve our website functionality and user experience
• Analyze site usage and traffic patterns
• Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

We use several third-party services that may collect and process your data:

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google may use cookies and other tracking technologies to serve ads based on your interests. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.

Cloudflare

Our site is hosted and protected by Cloudflare, which may process your data for security, performance, and analytics purposes. Review Cloudflare's privacy policy at https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/.

OneSignal

Push notifications are delivered through OneSignal. They may collect device and usage data. See their privacy policy at https://onesignal.com/privacy_policy.

NOAA and Weather Data Sources

Weather data displayed on our site comes from public sources including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service. We do not share your personal information with these agencies.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Third-party service providers listed above (OneSignal, Cloudflare, Google AdSense)
• Law enforcement or regulatory agencies when required by law
• Other parties with your explicit consent

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Opt out of push notifications: Unsubscribe through your browser settings or device notification preferences
• Control cookies: Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies
• Opt out of personalized ads: Visit Google's Ad Settings or use the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tool
• Request data deletion: Contact us to request deletion of any personal data we've collected
• Access your data: Request information about what data we've collected about you

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we've collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

International Users

The Weather Spectrum is operated in the United States. If you're accessing our site from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the US, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.