Privacy Policy

Tornado Watch – Privacy Policy

At Tornado Watch, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our website, mobile application, or any of our services (collectively, “the Service”).

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. What We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

  • Email address – used to create your account and send alerts and updates.

  • Phone number – used to send SMS or WhatsApp alerts (if enabled).

  • Location data – used to provide weather alerts relevant to your current or saved location(s).

  • Technical data – including your IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and usage logs.

  • Optional profile information – such as name, preferred alert types, or additional locations (if provided).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to deliver and improve the Service, including:

  • Sending you weather alerts, disaster warnings, and forecast updates based on your selected or detected location.

  • Managing your account and preferences.

  • Notifying you about critical system updates or changes to the Terms or Privacy Policy.

  • Analysing usage to improve reliability, performance, and coverage.

We do not use your personal information for advertising or marketing purposes, unless you explicitly opt in.

3. Location Data

To deliver relevant alerts, Tornado Watch uses your location in one or more of the following ways:

  • User-provided location (e.g., ZIP code or city selected in your profile).

  • Geolocation through browser or device (with your permission).

  • Static location tied to your subscription preferences.

You can modify or disable location settings at any time. Disabling location may reduce the accuracy of alerts you receive.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With third-party providers who help us operate the Service (e.g., email, SMS, or cloud hosting services), under strict confidentiality agreements.

  • When required by law, court order, or government request.

  • To prevent fraud, abuse, or threats to safety of our systems or users.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encrypted transmission of data (HTTPS)

  • Secure password storage

  • Access controls and regular audits

However, no system is 100% secure. By using the Service, you acknowledge this risk.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Deliver alerts and services to you

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Maintain account records or resolve disputes

If you delete your account, your personal data will be permanently erased within 30 days, except where legal retention is required.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access or download the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent for certain uses (such as location access)

  • Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

To make such a request, contact us at: info@tornadowatch.com

8. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from anyone under this age. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

9. International Users

Tornado Watch operates in the United States and complies with U.S. data protection laws. If you access the Service from outside the U.S., you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date. In the case of significant changes, we may also notify you by e-mail.

Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.