1. Introduction

MetarCentral is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our aviation weather services. We believe in transparency and want you to understand that our service is designed with privacy in mind - we collect minimal data and use only essential cookies for functionality.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit MetarCentral, we automatically collect certain technical information:

• IP address (for geographic content delivery and rate limiting)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited and time spent
• Airport codes and weather data requested

2.2 Information You Provide

We do not require user registration or collect personal information. Any preferences you set (such as language or units) are stored locally in your browser.

3. Cookies Policy

We use only essential functional cookies to ensure our service works properly. We do not use tracking, advertising, or analytics cookies.

All cookies we use are strictly necessary for the operation of our service. We do not share cookie data with third parties.

4. How We Use Information

We use collected information solely to:

• Provide aviation weather data and services
• Improve site performance and user experience
• Ensure service availability and prevent abuse
• Comply with legal requirements

5. Data Sources

Weather and aviation data displayed on MetarCentral is obtained from public sources including:

• NOAA National Weather Service
• FAA System Wide Information Management (SWIM)
• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
• OurAirports.com database
• Various national meteorological services

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction of data. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Services

We use minimal third-party services:

• CDN Services: For faster content delivery (CSS/JS libraries)
• Map Tiles: OpenStreetMap for geographic displays

These services may collect their own data according to their privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

MetarCentral is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access information we hold about you (minimal technical logs)
• Clear cookies through your browser settings
• Opt out by not using our service

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:

support@metarcentral.com