Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Michigan Dawn Patrol ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates WindStoke (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By using WindStoke, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the practices described, please do not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Data Type	Purpose
Email address	Account creation, sending alerts, account recovery
Password (hashed)	Account authentication
Phone number (optional)	SMS alerts (premium feature)
Alert preferences	Customizing your weather alerts
Selected weather stations	Monitoring locations for alerts
Payment information	Processed securely by Stripe (we do not store card details)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Data Type	Purpose
IP address	Security, fraud prevention, rate limiting
Browser type and version	Technical support, compatibility
Device information	Push notification delivery
Access times and dates	Security monitoring, analytics
Pages viewed	Service improvement

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze usage patterns
• Improve our Service

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Service functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Send weather alerts based on your preferences
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Respond to customer service requests
• Send administrative communications (service updates, security alerts)
• Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
• Improve and optimize the Service
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our Service:

• Stripe - Payment processing
• Twilio - SMS message delivery
• Bluehost - Web hosting

These providers only access data necessary to perform their services and are contractually obligated to protect your information.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Michigan Dawn Patrol, our users, or the public.

4.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• All data transmitted via HTTPS/TLS encryption
• Passwords hashed using bcrypt with high cost factor
• Rate limiting to prevent brute force attacks
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls limiting employee data access
• Secure session management with expiration

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Specifically:

• Account data: Retained until you delete your account
• Alert history: Retained for 90 days
• Authentication logs: Retained for 30 days
• Payment records: Retained as required by law (typically 7 years)

After account deletion, we may retain anonymized data for analytics purposes.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications
• Data portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Children's Privacy

WindStoke is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. International Users

WindStoke is operated in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the US, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

10. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

We do not sell personal information.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Michigan Dawn Patrol
Email: [email protected]
Website: windstoke.app