Privacy Policy

snowdayprediction.ca is operated by snowdayprediction.ca. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you use the site, how that information is used, and the choices available to you. snowdayprediction.ca is committed to handling any information collected through the site in a responsible manner consistent with applicable Canadian privacy law, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

1. Information Collected

snowdayprediction.ca does not require account registration and does not collect personal information directly from users as part of the snow day prediction tool. When you use the site, the following information may be collected automatically:

• ·City or location input entered into the prediction tool — used solely to return a weather-based probability score and not stored beyond the active session
• ·Standard server log data including IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, pages visited, and time of access — collected automatically by the hosting infrastructure
• ·Analytics data collected through Google Analytics including session duration, page views, and general geographic region — this data is aggregated and does not identify individual users

2. How Information Is Used

Information collected through snowdayprediction.ca is used for the following purposes:

• ·Delivering snow day probability scores based on city input and live Environment Canada weather data
• ·Understanding how the site is used in order to improve content, performance, and user experience
• ·Maintaining site security and detecting abuse or unauthorized access
• ·Responding to inquiries submitted through the contact form

snowdayprediction.ca does not sell, rent, or trade any information collected through the site to third parties.

3. Cookies and Analytics

snowdayprediction.ca uses cookies and similar technologies to support site functionality and measure site usage. Google Analytics is used to collect aggregated, anonymized data about how visitors use the site. Google Analytics uses cookies to identify sessions — this data does not identify individual users and is not combined with personally identifiable information.

Browser settings can be used to disable cookies at any time. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain site features. Google Analytics data collection can be opted out of through the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

4. Third-Party Services

snowdayprediction.ca uses the following third-party services that may collect data as part of their standard operation:

• ·Vercel — hosting and content delivery. Vercel collects standard server log data as part of hosting operations. Vercel's privacy policy is available at vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy.
• ·Google Analytics — aggregated site usage analytics. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
• ·Environment Canada MSC Datamart — weather data source. No user data is transmitted to Environment Canada.
• ·Open-Meteo — weather forecast data source. No user data is transmitted to Open-Meteo.

5. Data Retention

City inputs entered into the prediction tool are not stored beyond the active browser session. Server log data is retained for a standard period consistent with hosting infrastructure practices. Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months under default Google Analytics settings. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to the inquiry.

6. Cross-Border Data Transfer

Some third-party services used by snowdayprediction.ca process data outside of Canada. Vercel infrastructure operates across multiple regions including the United States. Google Analytics data is processed by Google on servers located in various countries. When data is processed outside Canada, it may be subject to the laws of that jurisdiction. snowdayprediction.ca takes reasonable steps to ensure third-party processors maintain appropriate data protection practices.

7. Children's Privacy

snowdayprediction.ca is a general-audience website. The site does not knowingly collect personal information from children. The snow day prediction tool does not require any personal information to operate — only a city name is entered to generate a probability score.

8. External Links

snowdayprediction.ca contains links to external websites including school board websites, Environment Canada, and 511on.ca for road conditions. These external sites operate under their own privacy policies. snowdayprediction.ca is not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

9. Your Rights

Under PIPEDA, individuals have the right to request access to personal information held about them and to request correction of inaccurate information. Given that snowdayprediction.ca does not collect personal information as part of the prediction tool, most users have no personal data stored by the site beyond standard server logs.

To make a privacy inquiry or access request, contact snowdayprediction.ca at contact@snowdayprediction.ca. Requests will be responded to within 30 days as required by applicable law. If a complaint cannot be resolved directly, individuals may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at priv.gc.ca.

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in site practices, applicable law, or third-party service configurations. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of snowdayprediction.ca after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Contact

Privacy inquiries, access requests, and general questions about this policy can be directed to snowdayprediction.ca at contact@snowdayprediction.ca.