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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 1, 2026

NearWeather.com ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information:

  • Location Data: With your consent, we use your browser's geolocation API or IP-based geolocation to show weather for your area. This data is stored only in your browser cookies and is not transmitted to any third party.
  • Cookies: We use essential cookies for site functionality (session, preferences, dark mode, favorites). See our Cookie Policy for details.
  • Usage Data: We collect anonymous usage statistics including pages visited, browser type, and referring URLs to improve our service.

Information We Do NOT Collect:

  • We do not collect personal names, email addresses, or payment information through normal site usage.
  • We do not require account registration.
  • We do not sell or share personal data with advertisers.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide accurate, location-based weather forecasts
  • To remember your preferences (temperature unit, dark mode, favorite locations)
  • To improve website performance and user experience
  • To monitor and prevent abuse of our services

3. Data Sources

Weather data displayed on NearWeather.com is sourced from the OpenWeatherMap API, a widely-used meteorological data provider. We display this data as-is and do not modify forecast values.

4. Third-Party Services

5. Data Retention

Weather data is cached on our servers for up to 3 days to ensure fast page loads. Cookies stored in your browser expire based on their individual settings (see Cookie Policy). Server logs are automatically purged daily.

6. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

If you are located in the EU/EEA or California, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of location tracking by denying browser geolocation permission
  • Clear all cookies and preferences by clearing your browser data

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@nearweather.com.

7. Security

We use HTTPS encryption, secure cookie flags, and industry-standard security headers (HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options) to protect your data in transit and at rest.

8. Children's Privacy

NearWeather.com does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. Our service is intended for general audiences.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at hello@nearweather.com.