IAMElNino.com ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at https://iamelnino.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in the following ways:
- Log data: When you visit the site, our servers automatically record information including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of your visit, and referring URLs.
- Email subscriptions: If you sign up for our ENSO alert newsletter, we collect your email address. This is stored securely and used only to send you updates related to ENSO conditions and IAMElNino.com content.
- Cookies: We and our third-party partners use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze traffic, serve advertisements, and improve user experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function as intended.
Use of Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Send newsletter emails to subscribers who have opted in
- Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve the site
- Serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
- Comply with legal obligations
Google AdSense and Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.
For more information on how Google uses data when you use our site, visit: google.com/policies/privacy/partners.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze data to improve the functionality of our site. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information. Services we may use include:
- Google AdSense (advertising)
- Google Search Console and Google Analytics (site performance)
- Cloudflare (hosting, security, and performance)
- Resend (transactional email delivery for newsletter subscribers)
Data Retention
Email addresses collected for our newsletter are retained until you unsubscribe. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email or by contacting us directly. Log data is retained for a limited period as required for security and operational purposes.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Links to Other Websites
Our site contains links to third-party websites including NOAA, WMO, and other climate data sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
IAMElNino.com
Email: iamelninowebsite@gmail.com