Privacy Policy for 1DegreeOutside Weather Network Mobile App & Text Messaging Services
Keeping Your Stuff Safe (We Promise!)
At 1DegreeOutside Weather Network, we believe in full transparency — whether it’s about the next nor’easter or how we handle your personal information. No sneaky stuff here. This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and how you can stay in control.
What Info Do We Collect?
For Mobile App Users:
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📍 Location Data: With your permission, we collect your precise location to deliver hyper-local forecasts, alerts, and weather features tailored just for you.
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📩 Email Address (if shared): For photo/video submissions and now also for newsletter sign-ups, early access perks, and community offerings (but only if you choose to share it!).
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📊 App Interactions/Usage Data, Crash Logs, Device Info: We collect anonymized diagnostic info to keep things running smoothly and make improvements.
For SMS/Text Message Subscribers:
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📞 Phone Number: Collected only if you opt in to receive forecast texts and alerts. We don’t text you unless you ask us to.
For Email Form Users (e.g. Carnival Partnerships & Future Newsletters):
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📧 Email Address + Info (like Hometown): Only when you fill out one of our opt-in forms, like to get local carnival alerts, newsletter perks, or special partner deals.
Why Do We Collect It?
For App Users:
✔️ To deliver accurate, real-time weather alerts based on your exact location
✔️ To provide the best possible experience inside the app
✔️ To troubleshoot crashes and improve performance
For SMS Subscribers:
✔️ To send you forecast updates, severe weather alerts, or important weather-related messages
✔️ To respond to any texted inquiries you send us
For Email Form Participants:
✔️ To deliver the specific content or access you signed up for (e.g. carnival alerts from a trusted partner like Fiesta Shows)
✔️ Possibly in the future — to share our own updates or launch our own newsletter (you’ll always have the option to opt out)
How We Use & Protect Your Information
🔒 Your data is never shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
📍 Location Data Usage (For App Users):
Your location data is used exclusively to enhance your experience by providing location-specific weather updates and alerts.
📞 Text Messaging Opt-In & Control (For SMS Subscribers):
✔️ You will only receive text messages if you explicitly opt-in.
✔️ Opt-in message includes: “You’ve opted in to receive weather forecast updates from 1DegreeOutside at the provided number. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help. Reply STOP to cancel. View our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.”
✔️ You can opt out at any time by replying STOP.
✔️ Reply HELP for assistance.
✔️ Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.
📧 Email Usage (For Newsletter & Form Participants):
If you share your email address with us — whether through a sign-up form, event promotion, or community offering — we’ll use it only for the purposes you agreed to:
✔️ To deliver the emails, updates, or notifications you specifically requested
✔️ To share exclusive partner offers or alerts (like discounted carnival tickets or local event info)
✔️ To inform you of future 1DegreeOutside offerings, like our own email newsletter — if/when it launches
You’ll always have the opportunity to opt out of any email communications, and unsubscribe links will be clearly included in any message we send.
🔐 Security Measures:
We employ industry-standard security practices, including encryption, to keep your information safe and sound.
Sharing is Caring, But We’re Careful
We’ll never share your data just because someone asks nicely. We’ll only share when:
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A trusted third-party partner (like a community event group) needs it to fulfill what you signed up for
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It’s required by law (court orders, legal obligations, that kind of thing)
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It helps us improve your experience (e.g. analytics providers)
🚨 Important Note:
No mobile or email opt-in will ever be sold or shared for marketing purposes beyond the specific service or promotion you’re signing up for or for marketing purposes.
Your Privacy Choices
You’re in control of your information! Here’s what you can do:
✔️ Manage SMS preferences by replying STOP to unsubscribe or HELP for assistance.
✔️ Update your mobile app location permissions at any time in your device settings.
✔️ Access and update your information (it’s yours, after all!).
✔️ Opt out of certain communications (we won’t bombard you if you don’t want it!).
📧 Email Preferences
If you’ve opted into emails (for event alerts, discount offers, or future newsletters):
✔️ You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in any email we send.
✔️ You’re welcome to contact us directly if you’d like to update or remove your email address from our system.
Changes to This Policy
The tech world is always evolving, so we might need to update this policy from time to time. We’ll let you know about any changes beforehand.
Have Questions? We Have Answers!
We care about doing this right. Email us any time at contact@1degreeoutside.com and we’ll get back to you faster than you can say “pop-up thunderstorm.”