Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 10, 2023

This Cookie Policy explains how Tempchant Weather Services ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website or use our mobile application (collectively, the "Services"). By using our Services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners. Cookies may be either "persistent" cookies (which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them) or "session" cookies (which are temporary and disappear when you close your browser).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

3. Types of Cookies We Use

🍪 1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you such as logging in or filling in forms. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided. We use these cookies to remember your cookie preferences, to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts, and to balance website traffic to ensure all users get a consistent and reliable service.

📊 2. Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance. We use Google Analytics cookies to track site usage and help us improve our services.

🔧 3. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly. We use these cookies to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.

🎯 4. Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. We use these cookies to make advertising messages more relevant to you and your interests, to limit how many times you see an ad, and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

🔍 5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Service, deliver advertisements on and through the Service, and so on. These cookies are likely to be analytical/performance cookies or targeting cookies. For example, we use Google Analytics to help us understand how our customers use the site. You can read more about how Google uses your personal information here: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/. You can also opt-out of Google Analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

4. Detailed Contact Points Regarding Cookies

1️⃣ Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. This preference will be stored in a cookie so we can remember your choices on subsequent visits. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website. We use a cookie management platform that complies with GDPR and other privacy regulations to ensure proper consent is obtained and recorded.

2️⃣ Essential Cookies Details

Our essential cookies include: 'session_id' which maintains your session state across page requests, 'auth_token' which keeps you logged in during your visit, 'cookie_consent' which remembers your cookie preferences, and 'csrf_token' which protects against cross-site request forgery attacks. These cookies are strictly necessary for security and basic functionality and cannot be disabled through our cookie consent tool. They are typically deleted when you close your browser (session cookies) except for the cookie consent preference which persists for 365 days.

3️⃣ Performance Cookies Details

Our performance cookies include Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat) which help us understand how visitors interact with our site. These cookies collect information such as how many people visit our website, what pages they visit, how long they stay, and what links they click on. This helps us improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily. The data collected is aggregated and anonymous. These cookies expire after periods ranging from 30 minutes to 2 years.

4️⃣ Functional Cookies Details

Our functional cookies include 'language' which remembers your preferred language setting, 'region' which stores your selected weather region, and 'units' which remembers whether you prefer metric or imperial units for temperature, wind speed, etc. These cookies enhance your experience by maintaining your preferences across visits. They typically expire after 30-90 days but are refreshed each time you visit our site. Without these cookies, certain functionality may be degraded or unavailable.

5️⃣ Targeting Cookies Details

Our targeting cookies include Facebook Pixel (_fbp), Google Ads (_gcl_au), and other advertising platform cookies that help us deliver relevant weather-related advertisements to you on other websites. These cookies track whether you have visited our website and may be used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. They typically expire after 30-90 days but may be refreshed when you interact with our ads. You can opt out of these through our cookie consent tool.

6️⃣ Cookie Lifespan

The lifespan of our cookies varies depending on their purpose. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies have varying expiration times ranging from 1 day to 2 years. Essential security cookies typically expire after 24 hours, while preference cookies may last 30-90 days. Analytics cookies often persist for 1-2 years but are refreshed with each new session. Advertising cookies usually have 30-90 day lifespans. You can see the exact expiration of each cookie in your browser's developer tools under the Application or Storage tab.

7️⃣ First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set by our website directly and are generally used to support core functionality. Third-party cookies are set by domains other than ours, typically by our partners and service providers. For example, Google Analytics sets third-party cookies to provide analytics services. Social media platforms may set third-party cookies for sharing or login functionality. Advertising networks set third-party cookies for tracking and targeting purposes. We carefully vet all third-party services to ensure they comply with privacy regulations and our data protection standards.

8️⃣ Cookie Security

We implement several security measures for our cookies: Essential cookies are marked as HttpOnly and Secure to prevent access via JavaScript and ensure they're only transmitted over HTTPS. Sensitive cookies like authentication tokens have short lifespans and are encrypted. We use SameSite attributes to protect against CSRF attacks. All cookies are configured with appropriate domain and path restrictions to limit their scope. Regular security audits ensure our cookie practices remain compliant with evolving security standards. Our security team monitors for any anomalous cookie-related activity that might indicate a breach attempt.

9️⃣ Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies through our cookie consent tool, which allows you to toggle different categories on or off. Most web browsers also allow you to control cookies through their settings - you can usually find these in the 'Options' or 'Preferences' menu. Popular browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all provide options to view, manage, and delete cookies. You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. However, disabling essential cookies may affect how our website functions. For more detailed control, browser extensions like Ghostery or uBlock Origin can provide granular cookie management.

🔟 Cookie Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date and may additionally notify you through email or in-app notifications for significant changes. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices. Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options to manage cookies:

Please note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of our website and the services we are able to offer.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

For EU/UK residents, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@tempchant.com.