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Privacy Policy

Effective date: December 24, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how ResearchWeather.com (the “Service”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit or use the Service.

Information we collect

  • Account information: information you provide to create or manage an account (for example, email address and authentication details).
  • Usage and device information: basic technical and usage data (for example, timestamps, pages viewed, approximate location derived from IP, device/browser type) used for reliability, security, and performance.
  • Support and communications: information you choose to send us (for example, support requests).

How we use information

  • Provide and operate the Service, including account access and user preferences.
  • Protect the Service, users, and our rights (fraud prevention, abuse detection, and security monitoring).
  • Improve and maintain the Service (analytics, troubleshooting, and performance).
  • Communicate with you about the Service (service updates, security notices, and support).

How we share information

  • Service providers: trusted vendors that help us run the Service (for example, hosting, analytics, authentication), bound by contractual confidentiality and security obligations.
  • Legal and safety: if required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security, we may disclose information to authorities or other parties.
  • Business transfers: if the Service is involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We do not sell personal information.

Retention

We retain information only as long as needed for the purposes described above, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Your choices

  • You can adjust accessibility preferences using the Accessibility menu; preferences may be stored locally on your device.
  • You can clear cookies and local storage using your browser settings.
  • You may contact us to request access, correction, or deletion of your information where applicable.

Children

The Service is not intended for children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us.

Changes

We may update this Policy from time to time. Changes become effective when posted on this page.

Cookie & Local Storage Notice

We use limited cookies and/or local storage to support essential functionality and remember preferences. You can control these through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact certain features.

Terms of Service

Effective date: December 24, 2025

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

Use of the Service

  • You must use the Service in compliance with applicable laws and these Terms.
  • You are responsible for activities performed through your account and for keeping your credentials secure.
  • You may not misuse the Service, including attempting to disrupt, reverse engineer, or bypass security controls.

Content and acceptable use

You are responsible for any content you submit. You agree not to submit unlawful, harmful, infringing, or abusive content, or content that violates the rights of others.

Third‑party services

The Service may link to or integrate with third‑party services. We are not responsible for third‑party content, policies, or practices.

Disclaimers

The Service is provided “as is” and “as available.” To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non‑infringement.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ResearchWeather.com and its affiliates will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from or related to your use of the Service.

Indemnity

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ResearchWeather.com and its affiliates from claims arising out of your use of the Service or your violation of these Terms.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Service if reasonably necessary to protect the Service, users, or our rights, or if you violate these Terms.

Governing law

These Terms are governed by applicable laws of the jurisdiction where the Service operator is established, without regard to conflict‑of‑laws principles.

Changes

We may modify these Terms from time to time. Changes become effective when posted.

Contact

For questions about these Terms or the Privacy Policy, contact us using the contact methods provided on the Service.

Accessibility Statement

We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience. We aim to support modern browsers and assistive technologies and to improve accessibility over time.

  • Use the Accessibility menu to adjust contrast, text size, grayscale, and motion preferences.
  • If you encounter an accessibility barrier, please contact us and include the page URL and a brief description of the issue.