About This Weather Application

Tree 60 Weather is a comprehensive weather and environmental monitoring application that provides real-time weather data, air quality information, wildfire tracking, and severe weather alerts for locations worldwide.

Features:

• Global Weather Data: Current conditions and 5-day forecasts
• Air Quality Monitoring: Real-time AQI data from sensors and satellites
• Wildfire Tracking: Active wildfire locations and satellite hotspots
• Hurricane Monitoring: Storm tracking and forecast paths
• Interactive Maps: Layered data visualization
• Pollen Forecasts: Tree, grass, and weed pollen levels

Data Sources & Attributions

Weather Data:

• NOAA/National Weather Service: Primary weather data for US locations
• Google Weather API: International weather data and backup for US locations

Air Quality Data:

• AirNow.gov: EPA air quality sensor data for North America
• Google Air Quality API: Global air quality data and forecasts

Wildfire & Emergency Data:

• NIFC (National Interagency Fire Center): Active wildfire perimeters and information
• NASA FIRMS: Fire hotspot detection via satellite (MODIS/VIIRS)
• NOAA HWRF: Hurricane tracking and forecast data
• HRRR-Smoke Model: Smoke dispersion forecasts
• RainViewer: Real-time precipitation radar data and weather radar imagery

Geographic & Location Services:

• OpenStreetMap: Map tiles and geocoding services
• Nominatim: Address lookup and reverse geocoding

Pollen Data:

• Google Pollen API: Tree, grass, and weed pollen forecasts

Technical Attributions

JavaScript Libraries:

• Leaflet: Interactive mapping library (BSD 2-Clause License)
• Chart.js: Data visualization and charting (MIT License)

Infrastructure:

• Firebase: Web hosting and cloud functions (Google)
• Google Cloud: Backend services and APIs

Icons & Design:

• Lucide Icons: UI icons throughout the application (ISC License)
• Weather Icons: National Weather Service icon set

Important Disclaimers

• Emergency Use: This application is for informational purposes only. For life-threatening weather emergencies, always consult official sources like the National Weather Service.
• Data Accuracy: Weather and environmental data may have delays or inaccuracies. Always verify critical information with official sources.
• Air Quality: AQI readings are estimates based on available sensor data and may not reflect hyper-local conditions.
• Wildfire Information: Fire data is updated periodically. For evacuation orders and emergency information, consult local authorities.

Official Data Sources

• National Weather Service - Official US weather forecasts
• AirNow.gov - EPA air quality information
• National Interagency Fire Center - Wildfire information
• NASA FIRMS - Fire detection satellite data
• National Hurricane Center - Hurricane tracking

Your Privacy Matters

Last Updated: July 3, 2025

Tree 60 Weather respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. We do not store any of your data on our servers or any external systems. This privacy policy explains how we process data temporarily to provide weather services.

Information We Collect

Location Data (NOT STORED):

• Manual Searches: When you enter a city name or coordinates, we process this information temporarily to provide weather data. This data is never saved to our servers.
• Geolocation (Optional): If you use the "Current Location" button, we access your device's location with your permission. Your location coordinates are used immediately and never stored.
• Map Interactions: Coordinates from map clicks are processed temporarily to fetch weather data. These coordinates are discarded after the weather request is complete.

Technical Data:

• Browser Information: Basic browser type and version for compatibility
• Session Data: Temporary data stored locally to improve your experience
• Map Preferences: Your selected map layers (wildfires, smoke, radar, hurricanes) stored locally in your browser
• Error Logs: Anonymous error reports to help us improve the service

We Do NOT Collect:

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone)
• Persistent tracking across websites
• Financial or payment information
• Personal communications or contacts

How We Use Your Information

• Weather Services: Provide current conditions and forecasts for your requested locations
• Air Quality Data: Display relevant air quality information for your area
• Map Functionality: Show location-specific data layers (wildfires, weather, etc.)
• Service Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and performance
• Error Resolution: Diagnose and fix technical issues

Third-Party Data Sources

We integrate with several external services to provide comprehensive weather data. Your data may be shared with:

Government Services:

• NOAA/National Weather Service: US weather data (public data, no personal info shared)
• EPA/AirNow.gov: Air quality data (location coordinates only)

Commercial Services:

• Google APIs: Weather, air quality, and pollen data (subject to Google's Privacy Policy)
• OpenStreetMap: Mapping and geocoding services (location coordinates only)

We only share the minimum necessary location information required to provide weather services.

Data Storage and Security

• Zero Server Storage: We do not store any user data on our servers, databases, or any external systems
• Local Browser Only: Only your last searched location is stored locally in your browser (not on our servers)
• No Account System: We don't require accounts, emails, or store personal profiles anywhere
• Temporary Processing Only: Location data is processed temporarily in your browser and immediately discarded
• Secure Connections: All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
• Firebase Hosting: Our app files are hosted on Google Firebase, but no user data is stored there

Cookies and Local Storage

• Local Browser Storage Only: We use local browser storage to remember your last searched location and map layer preferences (stored on your device, not our servers)
• Map Layer Preferences: Your selected map layers (wildfires, smoke, radar, hurricanes) are saved locally so they're restored when you return
• No Server Cookies: We don't set any cookies that transmit personal data to our servers
• Session Data: Temporary data in your browser to maintain map state and user preferences (never sent to servers)
• Third-Party Cookies: External services (like Google APIs) may set their own cookies, but we don't store or access these

Your Rights and Choices

• Location Access: You can deny location access and manually enter locations instead
• Data Clearing: Clear your browser data to remove any locally stored information (including saved location and layer preferences)
• Layer Preferences: You can change your map layer selections at any time using the layer control
• Service Usage: You can use the app without providing any personal information
• Opt-Out: Simply stop using the service if you disagree with these practices

Children's Privacy

Tree 60 Weather is a general-audience weather service. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The service doesn't require registration or personal details, making it safe for all ages to use with parental guidance.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, you can:

• Use the service transparently - all data sources are clearly attributed
• Review our open approach to data sourcing in the About section
• Clear your browser data at any time to remove local information

Tree 60 Weather is designed with privacy in mind - we process your data temporarily to provide weather services without storing anything on our servers. Complete transparency, zero external data storage.