Disclaimer StormCaster

General

With StormPlatform and our web app StormCaster we strive to do everything we can to keep all the runs and output of weathermodel ICON-D2@1K as accurate, as reliable and as up-to-date as possible. However, technical and/or human imperfections in the process cannot be ruled out. Moreover, the weather model charts of ICON-D2 are a simulation for the near future, not fixed facts, or exact weather predictions.

The main goal of StormCaster is to inform the inhabitants of the Benelux as timely and as accurately as possible if extreme weather threatens them or there is at least a higher risk for extreme weather phenomena. Small fluctuations on one day can mean a big difference on the other day. It’s the weather. Weather will always be partly unpredictable.  

StormPlatform therefore accepts no liability whatsoever with regard to direct or indirect damage, as a result of the use of StormCaster and it’s expectations, warnings, output or images, for personal reasons or when sharing images from StormCasrster on media, social media and/or for or any other outlets, or the impossibility of reaching the StormCaster,  for whatever reason. The actions of this or that person during extreme weather situations are entirely at their own risk.

Copyright

All delivered content of StormCaster is copyrighted, the property rights of which lie with StormPlatform, hereinafter referred to as SP. SP expressly reserves these rights. Without permission from SP, the content of StormCaster, with its detailed weather model maps and/or parts thereof, may not be copied, added or used in any other way by third parties. If you, your service or if your company wants to use data or content of StormCaster, we kindly ask you to contact inflow@stormplatform.nl. Screenshots of StormCaster or images shared by us on social media, may of course be shared further with a reference or referral to StormCaster,  provided as a source that is acknowledged.

Privacy 

SP, with StormCaster, takes your privacy seriously and attaches great importance to the protection of personal data, which is stored securely. By using the StormPlatform website, you accept to be bound by this privacy policy. This privacy statement is tailored to the use and possibilities on this site. Any adjustments and/or changes on StormPlatform may lead to changes in this privacy statement. We therefore advise you to regularly consult this privacy statement.

Personal data

The personal identifiable information you offer us to use StormCaster we protect as best as we can. If we receive, collect and/or process any personal information, we use it in a fair and lawful manner and first seek consent. We will never share your personal information with third parties unless expressly requested to do so by the judiciary. StormPlatform cannot 100% guarantee that personal data will not be leaked as a direct or indirect result of ransomware, malware, hackers or other malicious intents. 

Traffic data

Traffic data is generated when your computer connects to Stormcaster and is not sufficient alone to identify you. We may collect the following information: the origin of the connection, IP address, the type and version of your internet browser, the length of the connection, etc. This data can be used for statistical purposes to analyze and improve the traffic to StormCaster. Traffic data is always processed anonymously.

Cookies

Cookies are small pieces of information that our server sends to your browser with the intention that this information is sent back to our server on a subsequent visit. These small text files are stored on your computer’s hard drive or memory. The cookies store information (such as the settings of your PC and preferences indicated by you) to facilitate a subsequent use. In addition to your IP address, this information does not contain any name or address details or other personal data. You can set your browser so that you do not receive cookies during a subsequent use of the website. In that case, however, it may happen that you cannot use all the possibilities of StormCaster.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to keep track of how users use the Website. The information thus obtained, including the address of your computer (IP address), is transferred to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

Google uses this information to keep track of how our website is used, to provide reports on StormPlatform and to provide its advertisers with information about the effectiveness of their campaigns. Google may provide this information to third parties if Google is legally obliged to do so, or insofar as these third parties process the information on behalf of Google. We have no influence here. 

Finally

StormPlatform reserves the right to change the above disclaimer at any time, without giving reasons.