Privacy Policy for the VMGD Website and Weather App

The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department is committed to protecting your privacy. The Vanuatu Weather Website and App does not collect or store any personal or identifiable user data. All information provided by the website and app, including weather updates and alerts, is generated without tracking or recording individual users’ activities.

Use of Location Data

The website and app uses anonymised location data to send geofenced weather alerts and warnings relevant to your area. This ensures you receive timely and accurate information during weather events. The location data is not linked to any personal or identifiable information and is processed solely for delivering location-specific alerts.

Data Usage

The website and app may collect anonymised data related to general app usage (e.g., number of app downloads) for the purpose of improving performance and functionality. This data cannot be used to identify individual users.

Third Parties

The website and app does not share data with any third parties. Any information accessed by the website and app (such as weather data) is sourced directly from government meteorological services.

Security

The website and app employs robust security measures to ensure that all interactions remain secure and free from external interference.If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact the Vanuatu Meteorological and Geo-Hazards Department.

Effective Date: 28th November 2024

Issued by: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department