Welcome to RayCom Weather! Our mission is to provide accurate and up-to-date weather information to users across the globe. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, store, protect, and use user data, ensuring compliance with international data protection regulations including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
By accessing or using our services, you consent to the collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information as outlined in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please refrain from using our services.
Collection and Use of Personal Information
RayCom Weather collects user data for the purposes of improving our services and providing a personalized weather experience. Depending on your interactions with our services, we may collect and process the following personal information:
- Email Address: For users who choose to sign up for our newsletters or updates.
- Location Data: We collect location data to provide you with localized weather forecasts and relevant information.
- Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with our services, including pages visited, links clicked, and search queries. This data allows us to analyze trends and enhance user experience.
Please note that we do not collect or store any sensitive personal information such as race, religion, sexual orientation, or political beliefs.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information
We process personal information in compliance with data protection laws. Our legal basis for processing personal information includes:
- Performance of a Contract: The processing of personal information is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to users accessing our services.
- Consent: We may request your consent for certain data processing activities in compliance with applicable regulations. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
Data Storage and Security
RayCom Weather only retains personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once your personal information is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
We implement appropriate safeguards to ensure the security and confidentiality of your personal information. These measures include technical and organizational controls to prevent unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or loss.
While we take reasonable precautions, no data transmission over the internet or any wireless network can be guaranteed completely secure. Therefore, by using our services, you acknowledge that the security of your personal information is subject to inherent risks beyond our control.
Users’ Rights and Exercising Control over Personal Data
RayCom Weather respects your rights regarding the processing and handling of your personal information. We are committed to facilitating the exercise of your rights, including but not limited to:
- Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request the correction of any personal information that is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.
- Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal information for legitimate reasons.
- Restriction: You may request the restriction of processing your personal data to specific purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please Contact Us using the information provided at the end of this document. We will respond to your request within the timeframe dictated by applicable data protection laws.
Third-Party Data Sharing
RayCom Weather may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers for the following purposes:
- Analytics and Performance: We use Google Analytics to collect traffic data, browser information, and device information. This assists us in monitoring and improving the performance of our services.
- Law Enforcement and Legal Compliance: In certain circumstances, we may be obligated to disclose personal information due to legal requirements or in response to valid requests from public authorities.
When using third-party services, we ensure that they comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations.
International Data Transfers
By accessing our services or providing us with your personal information, you acknowledge and consent to the transfer of your personal information to countries other than your own. We will always ensure that appropriate security measures are in place to protect your personal information.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may periodically update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our data processing activities or applicable regulations. We encourage you to review this policy regularly for any updates. Continued use of our services after any modifications implies your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our privacy practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to treating your inquiries with the utmost importance and will respond to your communication as soon as reasonably possible.
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