Privacy Policy for WhereIsTheHurricane.com
Effective Date: September 5, 2025
WhereIsTheHurricane.com (“we,” “our,” or “the Website”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website. By using this Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect limited personal information when you voluntarily provide it through our contact form, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Any message you submit
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
In addition, we may automatically collect certain non-personal data when you visit our website, such as:
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- IP address
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
This information is collected for analytical purposes, to improve website performance, and to maintain site security.
2. Use of Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries submitted via our form
- Maintain and improve the Website’s functionality and performance
- Display advertising and measure ad effectiveness
- Monitor security and prevent misuse of the Website
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share non-personal, aggregate data with partners, such as advertisers, for statistical and reporting purposes.
Limited third-party services (such as analytics tools and advertising networks) may collect data about your browsing activity on our site for the purpose of displaying relevant ads or analyzing traffic.
4. Advertisements
We sell digital ad space on our website. Advertisers and advertising networks may use tracking technologies, such as cookies or pixels, to deliver relevant ads. Please note:
- These third parties may independently collect information about your browsing activity on this and other websites.
- You can adjust your browser settings to block cookies or limit tracking.
5. Sources of Hurricane and Weather Information
WhereIsTheHurricane.com does not create or certify hurricane forecasts or warnings.
All storm data, forecasts, and maps displayed on this site are sourced from external providers, including but not limited to:
- National Hurricane Center (NHC)
- NOAA NESDIS/STAR, NOAA nowCOAST, NOAA OSPO, NOAA Weather.gov
- CPC/NOAA
- Ventusky
- Windy
- Bay News 9
- MyFoxHurricane
This Website presents these resources together for informational purposes only.
For the most accurate and official hurricane information, advisories, and warnings, you should always refer directly to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) or your local emergency management officials.
6. Disclaimer
- The Website is intended as a supplemental guide and information hub, not a replacement for official forecasts.
- We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided.
- Decisions regarding safety, evacuations, or storm preparedness must always be based on official government sources.
7. Data Retention
- We retain personal data submitted through our form only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.
- Browser/usage data may be retained in anonymous or aggregated form for analytics purposes.
8. Security
We use reasonable security practices to protect your information. However, no method of data transmission or storage is entirely secure. You provide information at your own risk.
9. Your Privacy Choices
- You may request deletion of your personal data submitted via our form by contacting us at info@whereisthehurricane.com
- You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to be tracked.
10. External Links
Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@whereisthehurricane.com