GP Weather ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. We collect minimal data to provide our Formula 1 weather forecasting service:
Cookies & Local Storage: We use cookies and browser local storage to remember your preferences (temperature unit, cookie consent status, notification settings) and to serve personalized advertisements.
Usage Data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized analytics data such as page views, session duration, browser type, device type, geographic region, and referral source to improve our service. This data is processed by Google under their Privacy Policy.
Notification Permissions: If you opt in to rain alerts, we use the browser Notification API. No personal data is transmitted to our servers for this feature.
2. How We Use Your Information
To deliver weather forecast content for Formula 1 race weekends
To remember your display preferences across sessions
To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
To analyze aggregate site usage and improve performance
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
Google Analytics: Collects anonymized usage data (page views, session duration, device/browser info, geographic region) to help us understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique users. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense: Serves advertisements on our site. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ads Settings.
OpenWeatherMap: Provides weather data. API requests are made from our server; no user data is shared with OpenWeatherMap.
Open-Meteo: Provides historical weather data. Requests are made client-side using only geographic coordinates of F1 circuits, not user location data.
Google Fonts: Serves web fonts. Google may collect IP addresses and browser data per their privacy policy.
4. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
Essential cookies: Required for site functionality (preferences, consent status).
Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads and measure ad performance.
Analytics cookies: Set by Google Analytics (e.g., _ga, _ga_*) to distinguish unique users and track session data. These cookies expire after 2 years.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Data Retention
We do not store personal data on our servers. Preferences are stored locally in your browser and can be cleared at any time through your browser settings.
6. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Clear your local data at any time via browser settings
Opt out of Google Analytics tracking via the browser add-on
Opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings
Disable notifications through your browser settings
Contact us with any privacy concerns
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at privacy@gpweather.com.