1. Introduction

Wombwell Weather ("we", "our", or "the Service") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at wombwellweather.co.uk.

2. Information We Collect

We are designed to be privacy-friendly. Here's what we do and don't collect:

Information We Do NOT Collect:

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Your precise location (we only show weather for Wombwell)
• Account credentials (we don't have user accounts)
• Payment information (the service is free)

Information That May Be Collected Automatically:

• IP address (for server logs and security)
• Browser type and version
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website

3. How We Use Information

Any automatically collected information is used solely for:

• Operating and maintaining the Service
• Improving the user experience
• Analysing usage patterns to enhance features
• Ensuring security and preventing abuse

4. Cookies

We use minimal cookies essential for the Service to function:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings (e.g., dark mode)

We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Open-Meteo: For weather data. Their privacy policy can be found at open-meteo.com/en/terms
• Vercel: For website hosting. Their privacy policy can be found at vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect any information collected:

• HTTPS encryption for all connections
• Regular security updates
• Limited data retention

7. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing

As we collect minimal personal data, most of these rights may not be applicable.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. 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.