About This Service
This project provides marine weather information through SMS text messages. Users can send a request via SMS and receive marine weather conditions in response.
The service is designed for boaters or anyone who needs quick weather information when internet access may be limited.
This is a personal, non-commercial project.
How It Works
- User sends an SMS request to the service number.
- The system processes the request.
- The system sends a reply containing the requested weather information.
All messages sent by the system are direct responses to requests initiated by the user.
Example Commands
Example SMS commands:
wx: Pam Rocks
wx: Howe Sound
The system will respond with relevant marine weather data depending on the request.
Example Message Interaction
Below is an example of how the service works:
Service Marine Forecast: Strait of Georgia
Wind: NW 15 knots
Wave height: 1.2m
Conditions: Moderate
Messages are only sent as direct responses to user-initiated requests.
Opt-In and Consent
The service has a two part opt-in mechanism:
step 1:
Users send an SMS to the service with the text "wx: subscribe" The service replies with a message:"You are requesting to subscribe to Daryl's Super Cool Weather texting service.
By replying "Yes" to this message you are agreeing to receive SMS messages from this service."
Users then can send a reply with "Yes" and will become registered on the service.
Step 2:
Registered users will only receive messages from the service in response to requests that they make via SMS. For example, the user can send "wx: Strait of Georgia" and the service will reply with weather information for the Strait of Georgia.Example
The application does not send recurring alerts, marketing messages, promotional content, or unsolicited outbound messages.
Messaging Flow
- User sends a weather command via SMS.
- The system processes the request.
- The system replies with marine weather information.
Messages are only sent as direct responses to user-initiated requests.
Subscribe / Unsubscribe Commands
Optional subscription commands may be used to register users with the service.
Subscribe:
Unsubscribe:
Subscription requests are processed manually and may take up to 48 hours to complete.
Stopping Messages
Users may stop receiving messages at any time by sending:
After sending STOP, the user will receive confirmation that they have been unsubscribed.
Users may also simply stop sending requests to discontinue receiving responses.
Help
For assistance, users can send:
The system will respond with basic instructions for using the service.
Fees and Charges
Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and service plan.
Privacy Policy
This service only collects the phone number required to deliver SMS responses.
User phone numbers and request messages are used solely for the purpose of processing weather information requests.
This service does not sell, share, or distribute user information to third parties.
Terms of Service
This service provides weather information for convenience only.
Weather data may originate from third-party public sources and may not always be accurate or up to date.
Users should not rely on this service as their sole source of safety-critical weather information.
Contact
If you have questions about this service, please contact the project administrator.
Email: contact-wx@superspencers.com