Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2025-04-01

GlobWeather is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website, use our services, and interact with us in any way. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant privacy legislation.

By accessing or using https://www.globweather.com (the “Site”), you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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1. Data Controller

GlobWeather is the data controller of the personal information you provide through our Site.
Contact Email: privacy@globweather.com

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2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a) Directly Provided Information

• Name
• Email address
• Contact form submissions
• Subscription preferences (e.g., newsletters or alerts)

b) Automatically Collected Information

• IP address
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Device identifiers
• Date/time of access
• Geolocation data (with user consent)
• Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent, interactions)

c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use first-party and third-party cookies, tracking pixels, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) for site performance, personalization, and advertising. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser or opt-out settings.

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3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Consent – when you voluntarily provide data or opt in to communications.
• Contract – where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract (e.g., to deliver email alerts).
• Legal obligation – where we are required to process data under law.
• Legitimate interests – to improve our services, secure the platform, and analyze usage, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.

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4. Use of Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide and improve our weather forecast services
• Send alerts, newsletters, or other communications (if opted in)
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Perform analytics and measure performance
• Comply with legal requirements and enforce our terms

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5. Disclosure of Information

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Hosting providers, analytics platforms, customer service tools – bound by data processing agreements.
• Regulators or Legal Authorities: Where required by law or in connection with legal claims.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition, your data may be transferred.

We do not sell your personal data under any circumstances.

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6. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our services from outside of USA, your data may be transferred to and processed in a country with different data protection laws. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent legal mechanisms.

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7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

Under GDPR (EU/EEA Users):

• Right to access your data
• Right to rectify inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, email us at privacy@globweather.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Under CCPA (California Residents):

• Right to know what personal data we collect
• Right to request deletion
• Right to opt-out of data “sale” (note: we do not sell your data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise CCPA rights, contact us at privacy@globweather.com

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8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Data used for analytics and improvements is retained in anonymized or aggregated form where possible.

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9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. While no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, we continuously improve our security practices to mitigate risks.

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10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 where required by applicable law). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe your child has provided us data, please contact us so we can delete it.

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11. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party sites or services. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

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12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date and, if applicable, through notice on the homepage or via email. Continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acceptance.

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13. Contact Us

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

GlobWeather
Email: privacy@globweather.com
Website: https://www.globweather.com