Privacy Policy

Introduction

Launch Forecasts ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website, which provides an archive of weather forecasts issued by the 45th Weather Squadron.

Information We Collect

We collect information automatically when you visit our website:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths
• Device Information: Browser type, device type, operating system, and screen resolution
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (city/country level, not precise location)
• Referral Information: The website or source that referred you to our site

How We Use Information

We use the collected information to:

• Understand how visitors use our website
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Analyze trends and usage patterns
• Ensure website security and prevent abuse

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4), a web analytics service provided by Google LLC ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to analyze how visitors use our website.

Google Analytics collects information such as:

• How you arrived at our website
• Pages you visit and time spent on each page
• Your approximate geographic location
• Device and browser information

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You can also manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

For more information about how Google uses data when you visit our website, please see Google's Privacy & Terms.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share information with Google Analytics as described above.

Data Retention

Google Analytics retains data according to its own retention policies. You can learn more about Google Analytics data retention in Google's documentation.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request information about what data we collect
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out: Opt out of data collection through browser settings or the Google Analytics opt-out tool
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us via email.