PRIVACY POLICY

Official STLWC Policy

This statement represents an official policy of the Saint Louis Weather Club (STLWC). All members and visitors are required to adhere to the guidelines and rules set forth herein. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action, including removal of access to STLWC services.

Saint Louis Weather Club (STLWC) – Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 20, 2025
Governing Jurisdiction: State of Missouri, United States
Organization: Saint Louis Weather Club, a Missouri-based unincorporated association (“STLWC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”)

1. INTRODUCTION

Saint Louis Weather Club, a Missouri-based organization, recognizes the importance of maintaining the privacy and protection of your personal data. This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) applies to all personal information processed by us when you use or interact with our Services, including but not limited to the website at www.stlweatherclub.org, mobile applications, and other online properties and platforms (collectively referred to as the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy. This Policy explains the types of personal information we collect, how we use and share that information, your rights regarding your personal data, and the security measures we take to protect it. If you do not agree with this Policy, you must cease use of our Services immediately.

2. DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this Policy:

• Personal Data means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual, including but not limited to names, email addresses, contact details, and online identifiers.
  
  

• Processing means any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, including but not limited to collection, storage, use, disclosure, and disposal.
  
  

• Services refers to the website, applications, and other online platforms owned or operated by STLWC, where personal data may be collected.
  
  

3. TYPES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

The personal information we collect depends on how you interact with us. Below are the categories of data that may be collected:

A. Identifiers

We may collect personal identifiers that can be used to contact or identify you, including:

• Real name
  
  

• Alias or username
  
  

• Postal address
  
  

• Telephone or mobile contact number
  
  

• Unique personal identifier
  
  

• Online identifiers (e.g., account name, IP address)
  
  

• Email address
  
  

Collected: YES

B. Personal Information as Defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

This category includes personal data such as:

• Name
  
  

• Contact information
  
  

• Education details
  
  

• Employment and employment history
  
  

• Financial information
  
  

Collected: YES

C. Protected Classification Characteristics

This category refers to sensitive demographic data, such as:

• Gender
  
  

• Age or date of birth
  
  

• Race or ethnicity
  
  

• National origin
  
  

• Marital status
  
  

Collected: NO

D. Commercial Information

This category involves transactional data and financial information, including:

• Transaction details
  
  

• Purchase history
  
  

• Financial payment records
  
  

Collected: NO

E. Biometric Information

Biometric data, including:

• Fingerprints
  
  

• Voiceprints
  
  

Collected: NO

F. Internet or Other Similar Network Activity

This includes information about your interactions with our websites and online platforms, such as:

• Browsing history
  
  

• Search history
  
  

• Interaction data with websites, applications, and advertisements
  
  

Collected: NO

G. Geolocation Data

We may collect location-based information from your device, such as:

• GPS coordinates
  
  

• Device-based location tracking
  
  

Collected: YES

H. Audio, Electronic, Sensory, or Similar Information

This category includes data such as:

• Images
  
  

• Audio, video, or call recordings related to our Services
  
  

Collected: NO

I. Professional or Employment-Related Information

We may collect professional details if relevant to our Services, such as:

• Job title
  
  

• Business contact information
  
  

• Work history
  
  

• Professional qualifications
  
  

Collected: YES

J. Education Information

We do not collect educational data such as:

• Student records
  
  

• Directory information
  
  

Collected: NO

K. Inferences Drawn from Collected Personal Information

We may use your personal information to make inferences about your preferences and characteristics, such as:

• Preferences based on browsing and usage data
  
  

Collected: NO

L. Sensitive Personal Information

We do not collect particularly sensitive data, such as:

• Social Security numbers
  
  

• Medical data
  
  

• Financial account information
  
  

Collected: NO

4. PURPOSES FOR WHICH WE COLLECT PERSONAL INFORMATION

We process your personal data for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to:

• To Provide and Improve Services
  We use your data to provide weather alerts, updates, and other relevant services. We also use it to improve the functionality, security, and performance of our Services.
  
  

• Customer Support
  Your information is used to assist in resolving issues or queries you may have regarding our Services.
  
  

• Marketing and Communications
  We may use your personal information to send you marketing communications related to severe weather, updates, and offers. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.
  
  

• Compliance with Legal Obligations
  We may process your personal data to comply with legal requirements such as subpoenas, court orders, or other legal obligations.
  
  

• Fraud Prevention and Security
  We process data to detect and prevent fraudulent activities, monitor our network, and protect our users and Services from security breaches.
  
  

• Business Transactions
  If we undergo a business transaction, such as a merger or acquisition, your data may be shared as part of that process, subject to applicable laws.
  
  

5. DISCLOSURE AND SHARING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may disclose your personal information to third parties under certain circumstances, including:

• Service Providers
  We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in providing the Services (e.g., hosting, analytics, email communication).
  
  

• Legal and Regulatory Requirements
  We may disclose your personal information to law enforcement or regulatory authorities as required by law or in response to legal requests (e.g., subpoenas, court orders).
  
  

• Business Transfers
  In the event of a business transition, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of that process.
  
  

6. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING PERSONAL INFORMATION

Under Missouri and applicable federal law, we may process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent
  Where we have obtained your consent to process your data for specific purposes (e.g., marketing communications).
  
  

• Contractual Necessity
  Processing may be necessary to perform a contract to which you are a party or in order to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.
  
  

• Legal Obligation
  We may process your personal data to comply with legal obligations, including fulfilling regulatory requirements.
  
  

• Legitimate Interests
  We may process your personal information for legitimate interests pursued by STLWC, provided that such processing does not infringe upon your rights and freedoms.
  
  

7. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law. Upon the termination of your relationship with STLWC, or when we no longer need your data, we will either securely delete, anonymize, or store your personal data in a manner that prevents its further processing.

8. SECURITY OF PERSONAL DATA

We employ a variety of technical and organizational security measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. These include data encryption, firewalls, access control protocols, and regular security assessments.

However, while we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information against unauthorized access, cyberattacks, or other security breaches.

9. YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING PERSONAL DATA

Under applicable Missouri law, federal law, and any other relevant jurisdiction, you may have the following rights concerning your personal data:

• Right to Access
  You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  
  

• Right to Rectification
  You may request corrections to any inaccuracies in the personal data we hold.
  
  

• Right to Deletion
  You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  
  

• Right to Restrict Processing
  You may request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  
  

• Right to Data Portability
  You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  
  

• Right to Withdraw Consent
  If we process your personal data based on your consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
  
  

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us as described in Section 11 below.

10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

STLWC reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes to the Privacy Policy will be posted on our website with the updated “Effective Date.” By continuing to use our Services after such changes, you acknowledge and consent to the updated Privacy Policy.

11. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your rights under Missouri and applicable laws, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@stlweatherclub.org