Privacy Policy & SMS/MMS Terms

SMS/MMS Terms and Conditions

These SMS/MMS Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”) govern the text messaging program offered by Mt. Washington Tracker, a sole proprietorship owned and operated by Dylan Wood (“Mt. Washington Tracker,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By opting in to the program, you agree to these Terms and to the Privacy Policy below.

1. Program description

Messages may include SMS or MMS weather conditions, forecasts, weather-related informational alerts, account or preference notices, and service updates related to Mt. Washington Tracker. Messages are informational only and are not official weather warnings, emergency alerts, or mountain-safety guidance. Always consult official sources, including the National Weather Service and local authorities, before making travel, hiking, or safety decisions.

The messaging program is not used for third-party or affiliate marketing or for third-party lead generation.

2. Consent and eligibility

You may opt in only through a method presented by Mt. Washington Tracker, such as an online form or a designated text-message keyword. By opting in, you provide express consent to receive recurring automated SMS and MMS messages from Mt. Washington Tracker at the mobile number you provide. Consent is not a condition of any purchase. You must be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority where you live, and you must be the account holder or have the account holder’s permission to enroll the number.

3. Message frequency and charges

Message frequency varies based on weather conditions, your selections, and service activity, and may increase during rapidly changing weather conditions. Message and data rates may apply according to your mobile plan. Mt. Washington Tracker does not charge a separate fee for the messaging program.

4. Opting out

You may cancel at any time by replying STOP to any message. You may also use other supported opt-out keywords, including CANCEL, END, QUIT, REVOKE, OPT OUT, or UNSUBSCRIBE. After you opt out, you may receive one final confirmation message. No further program messages will be sent unless you opt in again.

5. Help

Reply HELP to any program message for assistance. You may also visit mountwashingtontracker.com for information about the service.

6. Delivery and carrier terms

Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Message delivery depends on your carrier, device, network availability, and other factors outside our control. The program may not be available on all devices or through all carriers. You are responsible for keeping your mobile number current and for opting out before transferring or discontinuing a number enrolled in the program.

7. Changes or termination

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the messaging program or these Terms. Material changes will be reflected by updating the date at the top of this page. Your continued participation after an update means you accept the revised Terms. If you do not agree, reply STOP to leave the program.

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Mt. Washington Tracker, a sole proprietorship owned and operated by Dylan Wood, collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit mountwashingtontracker.com or participate in its SMS/MMS messaging program (together, the “Services”).

1. Information we collect

Depending on how you use the Services, we may collect:

• Contact and messaging information: your mobile phone number, messaging preferences, opt-in and opt-out records, consent date and time, and the content of messages you send to us.
• Technical information: IP address, browser and device type, operating system, referring pages, and basic site-usage or diagnostic information.
• Information you provide: requests, feedback, support inquiries, and any other information you choose to submit.

2. How we use information

We may use information to:

• provide requested weather information and service updates;
• operate the messaging program and honor STOP and HELP requests;
• record and demonstrate consent to receive messages;
• respond to questions and support inquiries;
• maintain, secure, troubleshoot, and improve the Services;
• prevent fraud, misuse, or other harmful activity; and
• comply with applicable law and enforce our agreements.

3. Mobile information and messaging consent

Message frequency varies based on weather conditions, your selections, and service activity, and may increase during rapidly changing weather conditions. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for help.

We may provide mobile information to service providers solely to operate and support the messaging program, such as communications, hosting, and technical-service providers. Those providers may use the information only to perform services for us and may not use it for their own marketing or promotional purposes. We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect rights, safety, or the integrity of the Services.

4. Other information sharing

We do not sell personal information. Outside the mobile-information restrictions above, we may disclose other personal information to service providers that help us host, maintain, secure, or analyze the Services; when required by law, legal process, or a valid government request; or in connection with a reorganization, merger, sale, or transfer of the Services, subject to this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

5. Cookies and similar technologies

The website may use cookies, local storage, server logs, or similar technologies needed to remember settings, operate features, understand basic usage, and maintain security. You can control cookies through your browser, although disabling them may affect some features.

6. Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the Services, maintain consent and opt-out records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, meet legal obligations, and protect the Services. Retention periods vary based on the type of information and why it was collected.

7. Data security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information. No storage or transmission system is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your choices

You may opt out of messaging at any time by replying STOP. Depending on applicable law, you may also have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information. To make a request, use the contact method below. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request.

9. Children’s privacy

The Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us so we can review and, where appropriate, delete it.

10. Third-party services and links

The website may display information, links, or media provided by third parties, including weather agencies, camera operators, and streaming platforms. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, not this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as the Services or legal requirements change. We will post the revised policy on this page and update the date at the top. Changes apply when posted unless a later date is stated.

Contact

Mt. Washington Tracker is a sole proprietorship owned and operated by Dylan Wood. For messaging support or privacy questions, reply HELP to any Mt. Washington Tracker message. For any related questions, email dylan@dylanwood.com. You may also visit mountwashingtontracker.com.