Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 2026
Our Core Promise
We do not sell your data. WxDuel is an independent project built for weather enthusiasts, not a data brokerage. Your email address and personal information will never be sold, rented, or traded to third-party advertisers.
1. Information We Collect
We only collect the absolute minimum required to make the game work:
- Account Info: Username, Email Address, and Password (encrypted).
- Game Data: Your weather forecasts, scores, and rankings.
- Technical Logs: Basic server logs (IP address, browser type) used for security and debugging.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used strictly for:
- Authentication: Allowing you to log in and secure your account.
- Scoring: Calculating your forecast accuracy against official NWS data.
- Leaderboards: Displaying your public username and game performance (Rankings are public).
- Communication: Sending password reset emails or critical game updates (very rare).
3. Public Visibility
Please be aware that WxDuel is a public competition. The following information is visible to other players and visitors:
- Your Username (Choose a pseudonym if you prefer anonymity).
- Your historical forecasts and accuracy scores.
- Your rank on the leaderboards.
Your email address is never publicly displayed.
4. Cookies
We use simple session cookies to keep you logged in as you navigate the site. We do not use invasive tracking cookies to follow you around the internet.
5. Third-Party Services
We use reputable third-party services to keep the site running:
- Google AdSense: (Future Feature) If ads are enabled, Google may use anonymous cookies to serve relevant ads.
- NWS / NOAA: We retrieve weather data from government sources but do not send your user data to them.
6. Contact Us
If you have concerns about your privacy or wish to have your account deleted, please visit our Contact Page.