1. Introduction
CanaryConditions.com ("we," "us," or "the Site") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.
By using CanaryConditions.com, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit CanaryConditions.com, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps
- Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address (not GPS coordinates)
- Usage Data: Which dashboards, trails, or photography spots you view
- Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and browser settings
2.2 User Preferences
We may store basic user preferences such as:
- Language Preference: Stored via cookie to display the site in your chosen language (English or Spanish)
- Dashboard Settings: Temporary session data such as map zoom level and filter selections (not permanently stored)
Note: We do not currently offer user accounts, email alerts, or saved favorites. If these features are introduced in the future, this policy will be updated and explicit consent will be requested.
2.3 Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use only essential functional cookies required for the Site to operate properly:
- Language Preference Cookie (pll_language): Remembers your language choice (English/Spanish)
- Cache Cookie (litespeed_cache): Optimizes page loading speed
- Cookie Consent (pressidium_cookie_consent): Remembers your cookie consent preferences
We do NOT use analytics, advertising, or tracking cookies. For detailed information, see our Cookie Policy.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: Provide real-time weather, Calima, and environmental safety data
- Personalization: Remember your language preference and display settings
- Performance: Optimize site loading speed through caching
- Security: Detect and prevent fraudulent activity or abuse through server logs
- Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable Spanish and EU laws
We do NOT: Track your behavior, sell your data, use analytics cookies, or send marketing emails.
4. Third-Party Data Sharing
4.1 OpenWeatherMap
We integrate with OpenWeatherMap to retrieve weather and air quality data. When you view forecasts or Calima information:
- Location coordinates are sent to OpenWeatherMap's API
- No personal identifiers are transmitted (only geographic coordinates)
- OpenWeatherMap may log API requests for their own analytics
OpenWeatherMap's use of data is governed by their privacy policy: https://openweathermap.org/privacy
4.2 AEMET (Spanish Meteorological Agency)
Meteorological data is sourced from AEMET (© AEMET). This is publicly available environmental data and does not involve personal information.
4.3 Hostinger (Hosting Provider)
Our website is hosted by Hostinger on servers located in France (EU):
- Server logs may contain IP addresses for security and performance monitoring
- All data remains within the EU (GDPR compliant)
- Hostinger operates under strict data protection standards
- Privacy Policy: https://www.hostinger.com/privacy-policy
4.4 Future Features - Affiliate Partners & Sponsored Content
(Not Currently Active) In the future, the Site may contain affiliate links or sponsored business placements. If implemented:
- Affiliate links will be clearly disclosed
- We will not share your personal data with sponsors without explicit consent
- This policy will be updated before activation
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from email notifications at any time
- Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
- Object: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: privacy@canaryconditions.com
6. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Legal Basis: We process data based on legitimate interests (service delivery and site functionality)
- Data Controller: Alexander Cassidy Harmon, operating as Harmon's Creations (Autónomo)
- Data Controller Address: Calle Costa Rica 22, Apt 35, Buzanada 38627, Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
- Tax ID (NIE): Z3000974P
- Data Location: All data is stored on EU servers (Hostinger, France)
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: You may file a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD): https://www.aepd.es/
- AEPD Address: C/ Jorge Juan, 6, 28001 Madrid, Spain
7. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Weather & Air Quality Data: Cached temporarily for performance, automatically refreshed every 15 minutes
- Language Preference Cookie: Stored for 1 year or until you clear your browser cookies
- Cache Cookies: Session-based, deleted when you close your browser
- Server Log Data: Retained for security purposes for up to 12 months (standard hosting practice)
Note: We do not store email addresses, user accounts, or personal identifiers at this time.
8. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- Encrypted database connections (SSL/TLS)
- SQL injection prevention and input sanitization
- Access controls limiting administrative access
- Regular security audits and updates
- Secure hosting infrastructure
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children's Privacy
CanaryConditions.com is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. 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 immediately so we can delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated via:
- Prominent notice on the Site
- Email notification (for registered users)
- Updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Business Name: Harmon's Creations
- Owner: Alexander Cassidy Harmon
- Email: info@canaryconditions.com
- Address: Calle Costa Rica 22, Apt 35, Buzanada 38627, Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
- Tax ID (NIE): Z3000974P
- Data Protection Inquiries: info@canaryconditions.com