Privacy Policy

At https://weather-and-climate.com, we care deeply about privacy. We believe in transparency, and we're committed to being upfront about our privacy practices, including how we treat your personal information.

The Privacy Notice applies to information we collect when you use https://weather-and-climate.com and any other websites, mobile applications ("app(s)"), or services that post a link to this Privacy Notice (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Notice describes how World Wide Travel Organisation, Vier heemskinderenstraat 44-3, 1055LL, Amsterdam, Netherlands ("World Wide Travel Organisation", "us", "we", or "our") collects, uses, and shares Service-related information about you. This Privacy Notice does not apply to information or data about you collected or received outside of the Service except to the extent it is combined with information or data collected by us via the Service.

This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information when you use our Service. For our cookie policy, click here.

Personal information is any information about you which can be used to identify you. This includes information about you as a person (such as name, email address, IP address), your devices, and even information about how you use a website or online service.

If our site contains links to third-party sites and services, please be aware that those sites and services have their own privacy policies. After following a link to any third-party content, you should read their posted privacy policy information about how they collect and use personal information. This Privacy Policy does not apply to any of your activities after you leave our site.

Information We Collect

Information we collect falls into one of two categories: "voluntarily provided" information and "automatically collected" information.

Voluntarily provided: This refers to any information you knowingly and actively provide us when using or participating in any of our services and promotions.

Automatically collected: This refers to any information automatically sent by your devices in the course of accessing our products and services.

Log Data

When you visit our website, our servers may automatically log the standard data provided by your web browser. This data may include:

Your device's Internet Protocol (IP) address
Your browser type and version
The pages you visit
The time and date of your visit
The time spent on each page
Other details about your visit

If you encounter certain errors while using the site, we may also automatically collect data about the error and the circumstances surrounding it. This data may include technical details about your device and actions taken when the error occurred.

Please note that while this information may not be personally identifying on its own, it may be possible to combine it with other data to identify individuals.

Device Data

We may automatically collect data about your device, such as:

Device type
Operating system
Unique device identifiers
Device settings
Geo-location data

Data we collect can depend on your device and software settings. We recommend checking your device manufacturer's or software provider's policies for more details.

User-Generated Content

User-generated content refers to materials (e.g., text, images, or videos) voluntarily provided by users for publication on our website or social media channels. This content is linked to the account or email address used for submission.

Once published, user-generated content becomes public and may be accessible to third parties not covered under this Privacy Policy.

Collection and Use of Information

We may collect personal information when you:

Use a mobile device or web browser to access our content
Contact us via email or social media
Mention us on social media

We may combine voluntarily provided and automatically collected information with general information or research data from trusted sources.

Security of Your Personal Information

We take commercially reasonable steps to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is entirely secure. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your password and other account information.

How Long We Keep Your Personal Information

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for its intended purpose, or to comply with legal obligations. When no longer needed, we will delete or anonymize your personal information.

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information about children under 13 years old.

Disclosure of Personal Information to Third Parties

We may share personal information with:

Subsidiaries or affiliates
Third-party service providers
Employees, contractors, or related entities
Business partners
Legal and regulatory authorities, as required by law

International Transfers of Personal Information

We store and process data in various countries, including the Netherlands, United States, Ireland, and Canada. Safeguards include Standard Contractual Clauses, UK IDTA agreements, and data processing agreements.

Shine the Light

If you are a California resident, in addition to the rights discussed above, you have the right to request information from us regarding the manner in which we share certain personal information as defined by California's "Shine the Light" law with third parties and affiliates for their own direct marketing purposes.

To receive this information, send us a request using the contact details provided in this privacy policy. Requests must include "California Privacy Rights Request" in the subject line and include your name, street address, city, state, and ZIP code.

Additional Disclosures for Australian Privacy Act Compliance

If the disclosure of your personal information is solely subject to Australian privacy laws, you acknowledge that some third parties may not be regulated by the Privacy Act and the Australian Privacy Principles. You further acknowledge that if any such third party engages in any act or practice that contravenes the Australian Privacy Principles, it would not be accountable under the Privacy Act, and you will not be able to seek redress under the Privacy Act.

Your Rights

You have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal information, among other rights outlined in this policy. Contact us for any related requests.

Contact Us

If you have questions, please contact us at https://weather-and-climate.com/contact.

This policy is effective as of December 9, 2012.
Last updated: January 8, 2025.