Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Hobart Weather ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.hobart-weather.au.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address (anonymized)
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of your visit

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies help us analyze website traffic and understand how visitors interact with our site.

We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze website usage data. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our weather forecasting service
• Improve and optimize our website performance
• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect and prevent technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. However, we may share anonymous, aggregated data with:

• Analytics providers (Google Analytics) to improve our services
• Hosting providers necessary for website operation
• Legal authorities when required by law

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

• Australian Bureau of Meteorology (www.bom.gov.au)
• Open-Meteo weather data service

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Under Australian Privacy Law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.