Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information
SnowDayCalculator.io ("we," "us," or "our") operates a free winter weather intelligence platform available at snowdaycalculator.io. This Privacy Policy explains what information we process when you visit our website, use our calculators, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with any of our services. We are committed to transparency and to collecting only the data necessary to deliver accurate, useful weather predictions.
Information We Collect
We do not require account registration to use SnowDayCalculator.io. When you enter a city, state, ZIP code, or postal code, that location query is sent to third-party geocoding and weather services so we can retrieve forecast data relevant to your search. We do not permanently store your location searches on our servers unless you explicitly opt in to a feature that requires server-side storage.
When you use the "Use My Location" feature, your browser may request GPS coordinates with your permission. These coordinates are used solely to perform a weather lookup and are not retained on our servers after the session ends. Recent searches, saved favorite locations, theme preferences, and similar settings may be stored locally in your browser using localStorage or sessionStorage. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to us unless a specific feature requires it.
We automatically collect standard server log information when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages viewed, and timestamps. This information helps us diagnose technical issues, detect abuse, and understand aggregate usage patterns. Log data is retained for a limited period and is not used to personally identify individual users except where required by law or to investigate security incidents.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to provide and improve our winter weather calculators, deliver search results, maintain site security, respond to support inquiries, and analyze aggregate traffic trends. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your location data for targeted advertising without your explicit consent.
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address solely to send winter weather updates, product announcements, and educational content. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email. Newsletter data is stored securely and is not shared with unrelated marketing partners.
Cookies and Local Storage
We use essential cookies and browser storage to remember your display preferences, maintain session state, and improve performance. With your consent, we may also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our calculators and content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time.
Third-Party Services
Weather forecast data is retrieved from Open-Meteo, a professional numerical weather prediction service. Location geocoding may be performed through OpenStreetMap Nominatim or comparable services. These providers process location queries under their own privacy policies. We may also integrate advertising networks such as Google AdSense, which may set cookies and collect usage data according to their respective policies. We encourage you to review the privacy practices of any third-party service linked from our site.
Data Retention and Security
Server logs are retained for up to ninety days unless a longer period is required for legal compliance or security investigation. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of personal data we hold about you. You can clear locally stored data at any time through your browser settings. To exercise privacy rights or request deletion of newsletter data, contact us at privacy@snowdaycalculator.io. We will respond within thirty days.
Children's Privacy
SnowDayCalculator.io is intended for general audiences, including families checking school closure predictions. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under thirteen without verifiable parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns, email privacy@snowdaycalculator.io or visit our Contact page.
Additional Privacy Details
Location searches should be treated differently from precise device location. A typed city or postal code is sent for geocoding and forecast retrieval. Browser geolocation is requested only after you choose the location feature and your browser presents its permission control. You may deny or later revoke that permission through browser settings and continue by entering a general location manually.
Support messages may contain the name, email address, technical details, and text you choose to submit. Please avoid including sensitive personal information that is unnecessary for the request. We use the message to respond, troubleshoot, maintain records of the issue, and meet legal or security obligations. External links and services operate under their own policies, and leaving our site may result in different collection practices.
Requests and verification
We may need enough information to verify that a person making an access or deletion request is connected to the relevant data. Verification is limited to what is reasonably necessary, and we will explain if a request cannot be completed because we do not hold the information, cannot verify the requester, or must retain a record by law. Authorized agents may be asked to provide evidence of authority where applicable.
Browser-stored favorites and preferences generally must be deleted on the device because they may never have been transmitted to us. Clearing site data removes those local entries. Questions about this distinction can be sent to the privacy address listed above.