Privacy Policy

What personal data do we collect and why do we collect it?

Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you have an account and log in to this site, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after one day.

Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

How long do we retain your data?

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights do you have over your data?

If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where do we send your data?

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

American WeatherStar SMS Program

Program Description

When you opt into the American WeatherStar SMS program, you can expect to receive text messages related to:

  • Service updates and appointment reminders
  • Promotional offers and company news
  • Important notifications regarding your account or inquiries

Data Sharing and Privacy

We will not share your opt-in to an SMS campaign with any third party for purposes unrelated to providing you with the services of that campaign. However, we may share your Personal Data, including your SMS opt-in or consent status, with third parties that help us provide our messaging services. This may include, but is not limited to, platform providers, phone companies, and any other vendors who assist in the delivery of text messages.

Opt-Out Instructions

You can cancel the SMS service anytime by texting “STOP” to our number. Upon receiving your STOP message, we will send a confirmation that you have been unsubscribed. After this confirmation, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. To rejoin, opt in again through our website or by texting us directly.

Help & Support

If you are experiencing issues with our messaging program, reply with the keyword “HELP” for more assistance. You can also contact us directly at:

Email: contact@weatherstar.com
Phone: (888) 868-2317

Carrier Disclaimers

Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Message & Data Rates

Standard message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and from you to us. The message frequency varies based on your interactions and preferences. Please contact your wireless provider for questions about your text or data plan.

*By opting into our SMS service, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.