Weather Data Disclaimer

Please Read Carefully

The weather observations and forecasts provided on this website are generated by a personal weather station running WeeWX software. While we strive to provide accurate and timely information, please be aware of the following:

Data Accuracy: Weather data, particularly from personal stations, can be subject to inaccuracies, equipment malfunctions, sensor errors, environmental factors, or transmission issues. Forecasts are inherently uncertain and may change rapidly.
Not for Critical Decisions: The information presented on this website is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used for making critical decisions where personal safety, property, or financial well-being could be impacted. This includes, but is not limited to, decisions related to travel, aviation, marine activities, agricultural operations, emergency preparedness, or any activity requiring precise and verified meteorological data.
Official Sources: For critical weather information, warnings, and advisories, always consult official governmental weather sources (e.g., National Weather Service, local meteorological agencies). These organizations provide verified and authoritative weather data and alerts.
No Guarantees: We make no warranties or guarantees, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or timeliness of the weather information presented herein.
Limitation of Liability: By using this website, you agree that weather.shaneburkhardt.com and its operators shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your reliance on, or use of, the information provided on this website. This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
Use at Your Own Risk: Your use of this website and reliance on any information contained herein is solely at your own risk.

By continuing to use this website, you acknowledge and accept the terms of this disclaimer.

Privacy Policy for weather.shaneburkhardt.com

Effective Date: May 23, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how weather.shaneburkhardt.com("we," "us," or "our") handles personal information for California residents. It covers the limited information we collect, why we collect it, and your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

Information We Collect

Because this is a hobby weather website with no advertising, we keep data collection to a minimum. We only collect information essential for the website's operation and to understand how people use our site, so we can improve it.

In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:

• Internet or other similar network activity: This includes information about your interaction with our website, like the pages you visit, the time you spend on those pages, and your browser type. This is primarily collected through Google Analytics for website performance monitoring.
• Identifiers: We collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address for website functionality and security, and it's also used by Google Analytics. Our website may also use essential cookies that help the site function correctly (e.g., remembering your preferred weather units or location). These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the site and do not collect personal data beyond what's needed for the site to work.

We collect this information directly from your devices when you use our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the limited personal information we collect solely for the following purposes:

• To ensure the proper functioning and security of our website.
• To understand how our website is used (through Google Analytics) so we can improve its design and content.
• To personalize your experience on the site (e.g., remembering your preferred weather location or units through cookies).
• To comply with any legal obligations we may have.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

The only third party we share information with is Google Analytics. The data shared with Google Analytics is primarily aggregated and anonymized, used to analyze website traffic and user behavior. While your IP address is processed by Google Analytics, it's typically masked or anonymized.

Your California Privacy Rights

As a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Know: You can ask us to tell you what personal information we've collected about you, where it came from, why we collected it, and who we've shared it with.
• Right to Delete: You can ask us to delete personal information we've collected from you, though some exceptions apply (like if we need it to keep the site running or for legal reasons).
• Right to Correct: If you believe any of the personal information we hold about you is inaccurate, you have the right to ask us to correct it.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: Please note that we do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. Therefore, there is no "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link required.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not treat you differently for exercising any of your privacy rights.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us using one of the methods below. Because of the limited personal information we collect, the verification process will be simpler and typically involve confirming details related to your website usage without requiring sensitive personal data.

• Email us at: weather@shaneburkhardt.com

We will acknowledge your request within 10 business days and respond within 45 calendar days. If we need more time, we'll let you know.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we'll post the new policy on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review it periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please feel free to reach out: weather@shaneburkhardt.com