Welcome to YourSnowDayCalculator.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website, online snow day calculator, and related tools or services.
By accessing or using our website (the “Service”), you agree to the terms described below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect limited information to operate the Snow Day Calculator and provide accurate snow day predictions.
a) User-Provided Information
When you interact with our snow day predictor, you may enter details such as:
- Your ZIP or postal code
This data is used solely to estimate your snow day probability, snow day prediction, or school closure chances.
b) Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, we automatically collect:
- IP address and browser type
- Device information
- Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, etc.)
- Approximate geolocation data (based on your ZIP code or device setting)
This helps us improve our snow day prediction tool and user experience.
c) Third-Party Data
Our online snow day calculator uses trusted weather data sources such as:
- OpenWeatherMap API
- NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
- Other reliable weather forecast providers
These third-party APIs provide snowfall prediction, weather forecast models, and temperature data used by our snow day calculator and predictive algorithm.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- Generate snow day predictions, probability scores, and school closure forecasts
- Improve the accuracy of our snow day predictor algorithm
- Analyze website performance and fix errors
- Communicate updates or changes to our weather-based school closing tool
- Maintain the overall security and reliability of YourSnowDayCalculator.com
We never sell, trade, or rent your personal information.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking tools to:
- Save your preferences for faster access
- Analyze how users interact with our snow day percentage calculator
- Improve load times and user experience
You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features (like your saved ZIP code) may not function properly.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share limited non-identifiable data with:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Weather data APIs (for real-time forecasts)
We do not share or sell personal data to advertisers or marketers.
5. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to external sites such as:
- Official weather organizations (e.g., Weather.gov, NOAA, AccuWeather)
- Educational resources or snow day news sources
We are not responsible for the content or privacy policies of those third-party websites.
6. Data Retention
We retain only minimal data necessary to provide accurate snow day odds and school closing predictions.
All temporary weather and ZIP code data is automatically deleted after your session or after a short period of time.
7. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures, including HTTPS encryption and secure API integration, to protect all data processed through our snow day prediction system and backend prediction algorithm.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is designed for general audiences and intended primarily for students, parents, and teachers.
We do not knowingly collect or store information from children under 13 years of age.
If you believe your child has provided personal data, please contact us for prompt removal.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access or deletion of any stored personal data
- Opt-out of analytics tracking or cookies
- Contact us to correct inaccurate information
You can exercise these rights by emailing us at admin@yoursnowdaycalculator
10. International Users
Our snow day calculator currently focuses on the United States and Canada, using localized school district data and weather forecast models.
If you access our site from another country, you acknowledge that your data will be processed according to U.S. and Canadian data protection standards.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
All updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
We encourage users to review this page regularly to stay informed.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
YourSnowDayCalculator.com
Email: admin@yoursnowdaycalculator.com
Website: https://www.yoursnowdaycalculator.com