Privacy Policy

Overview

SurfAlert is committed to protecting your privacy. We don't track you, collect unnecessary data, or sell your information. This privacy policy explains how we handle data.

What We Collect

SurfAlert collects minimal data:

• No personal information — We don't require sign-ups or accounts
• No cookies — We don't use tracking cookies or persistent identifiers
• Language preference — Stored locally in your browser (never sent to us)
• Anonymous analytics — Via Umami, which doesn't track individuals

How We Use Data

The minimal data we collect is used only to:

• Provide the surf forecast service
• Understand which features are used (anonymous)
• Improve the service and user experience

Third-Party Services

SurfAlert relies on:

• Open-Meteo — Free, open-source weather data (no tracking)
• Umami Analytics — Privacy-respecting analytics (no personal data)

We do not share your data with advertisers, brokers, or other third parties.

Data Retention

Since we don't collect personal data, there's nothing to retain. Language preferences stored in your browser persist until you clear them.

Your Rights

Because we don't collect personal information, traditional privacy rights (access, deletion, portability) don't apply. However, you can:

• Clear your browser's local storage anytime
• Use SurfAlert without providing any personal details
• Opt out of analytics by disabling JavaScript (though this breaks the service)

Security

SurfAlert is served over HTTPS. All communication between your browser and our servers is encrypted.

Changes to This Policy

If we change this privacy policy, we'll update the "last updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy? Contact us.