Welcome to WideWeather (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information collected from users (“you,” “your,” or “visitor”) when you visit or interact with wideweather.com and its associated services (the “Service”). By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
We may collect information in two main ways: automatically and voluntarily provided by you.
When you use the Service, we may collect certain technical or usage data automatically, including:
IP address
Device type, operating system, browser type and version
Referring URL, pages visited, time spent on pages, and usage patterns
Date and time of access
Geolocation / approximate location (if you consent or via IP-derived location)
Cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies
This data helps us operate the site, monitor performance, detect and prevent misuse, and improve our service.
If you choose to share additional information (for example, via feedback forms, newsletter signup, account creation, or contact forms), we may collect:
Name
Email address
Location information you explicitly provide
Any message content you send us
You are not required to provide optional data; if you decline, it will not prevent you from using the core weather forecasts.
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
Provide and maintain the Service (e.g. delivering weather data, forecasts, maps)
Improve, personalize, and optimize the Service
Analyze usage and trends to enhance features
Send you administrative messages, updates, or notifications (if you opted in)
Respond to your enquiries, feedback, or customer support requests
Prevent misuse, fraud, or unauthorized access
Enforce our Terms of Service
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights
Aggregate or anonymize data for research or analytics
We do not sell or rent personally identifiable information to third parties, except as described below.
We may share or disclose your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers / Vendors: with trusted third parties who help us operate, host, analyze, or maintain the Service (e.g. cloud hosting, analytics, email delivery)
Affiliates: with our parent company, subsidiaries, or affiliated entities
Legal Requirements: if required by law, court order, or government regulation
Protection of Rights: to defend our rights, property, or safety (or those of users)
Business Transfers: in case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Aggregate or Anonymized Data: we may share de-identified or aggregated data that cannot reasonably identify you
We will require these third parties to use your data only for specified and lawful purposes, and to implement appropriate safeguards.
We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g. local storage, web beacons) to store preferences, manage sessions, and analyze usage.
Some cookies are essential for the core functioning of the site.
Others are non-essential (analytical, marketing, performance) and may require your consent.
You can manage or disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings. Note: disabling certain cookies may affect your experience or prevent parts of the Service from functioning properly.
We will retain your information only for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (for example, for recordkeeping, legal obligations, dispute resolution). Technical logs and aggregated data may be kept longer in anonymized form.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights relating to your data:
Access: request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction / Rectification: ask us to correct errors or incomplete data
Deletion / Erasure: request removal of your personal data (subject to legal limitations)
Restriction: ask us to limit processing in certain cases
Object / Opt-Out: object to certain uses (e.g. direct marketing)
Portability: where applicable, request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Withdraw Consent: if we rely on your consent, you may withdraw it
To exercise any rights, please contact us (see “Contact Us” section). We may require you to verify your identity before processing requests.
Your data may be processed, stored, and accessed in countries other than your own, including where our servers or third-party service providers are located. Where applicable, we will implement legal safeguards (e.g. standard contractual clauses, data protection agreements) to ensure your data is protected in accordance with applicable laws.
If you are accessing the Service from outside our home country, be aware that transmissions may be subject to foreign laws.
We implement both technical and organizational security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, such as encryption, secure access controls, regular audits, and vendor assessments.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot absolutely guarantee its security.
The Service may contain links to external websites or embed third-party content (e.g. weather maps, APIs, social media widgets). These external sites and content have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any material changes will be posted with a revised effective date. If required by law, we may also provide notice (e.g. via email or banner). Your continued use of the Service after changes implies acceptance of the new policy.
We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations (law enforcement, regulatory requests), or to protect our rights, property, or safety of users or the public.
If a court or governmental body requires it, we may be compelled to disclose, regardless of your consent.
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed under the laws of [Your Country / State, e.g. India / State of Rajasthan / applicable jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising under or in connection with this policy or your use of the Service will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in [specify city / region].
If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact us