Overview
SurfHunter ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data.
Information We Collect
We collect minimal information and only use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about your visits, including pages viewed, time spent, device type, browser, and approximate location (country/region level). This data helps us improve the site.
- Email subscriptions: If you subscribe to our mailing list, we collect your name and email address via Google Forms. This is managed by Google and stored in your Google account.
- No cookies from us: We don't set our own cookies. Google Analytics sets cookies to track sessions.
How We Use Your Information
- To understand site usage patterns and improve the user experience
- To identify and fix technical issues
- To send surf forecast updates (if you subscribe)
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics (operated by Google LLC) to track visitor behavior. Google processes this data according to their own Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Terms.
Google Forms: Email subscriptions are collected via Google Forms and stored in Google's systems. See Google's Privacy Policy.
Map tiles: We use Esri/ArcGIS for map tiles. See Esri's Privacy Statement.
Your Privacy Rights
GDPR (EU/UK users): You have the right to access, delete, or port your data. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
CCPA (California users): You have the right to know what data is collected, delete it, and opt out of "sales" (we don't sell data, but Google may use it for ads). You can opt out of Google Analytics as above.
All users: You can disable Google Analytics by:
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Adjusting your browser's privacy settings (Do Not Track, blocking third-party cookies)
- Using a privacy-focused browser or VPN
Data Retention
- Google Analytics: Data is retained for 14 months by default
- Email subscriptions: Stored in your Google Forms response sheet; delete entries anytime
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email us at surfhunter@protonmail.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We'll note the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the site means you accept any changes.