Privacy Policy
*Last updated: [DATE — update before launch]*
FindTheTornado.com (“Site,” “we,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy describes what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
Information We Collect
We do not require registration or account creation to use this site.
Automatically collected data: Like most websites, our server may log your IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages visited. This data is used for security, debugging, and aggregate traffic analysis only. It is not sold to third parties.
Cookies: This site uses minimal cookies for basic WordPress functionality (session management). We do not use tracking or advertising cookies by default. If we add analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, Plaid), we will update this policy and add a cookie consent mechanism.
Contact form: If you contact us via the contact page, we collect your name and email address to respond to your inquiry. We do not add contact inquiries to marketing lists.
How We Use Information
- To operate and improve the site.
- To respond to your inquiries.
- To monitor for abuse, spam, and security threats.
Third-Party Services
This site fetches data from NOAA SPC (`spc.noaa.gov`) and NWS (`api.weather.gov`) on the server side. No user data is sent to these services. Your browser does not directly contact these APIs.
We do not use third-party advertising networks, social media pixels, or lead-generation services.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under GDPR (EU/UK), CCPA (California), or similar laws. To request access to, correction of, or deletion of data we hold about you, email contact@findthetornado.com.
Children
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. Material changes will be noted at the top of this page with a new “Last updated” date.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email contact@findthetornado.com.