Privacy Policy

InshoreIQ ("we," "us," or "our") operates inshoreiq.com. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

Information We Collect

InshoreIQ is designed to be used without creating an account. We collect minimal data:

• Location data: When you enter a fishing location or use "Use My Location," we use those coordinates to generate your forecast. We do not store your location on our servers.
• Usage data: Standard web server logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited) are collected automatically. This data is used for security and performance monitoring and is not sold to third parties.
• Email (optional): If you sign up for forecast emails, we collect your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

Affiliate Links

InshoreIQ participates in the Amazon Associates Program. When you click a product link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. These links are clearly labeled.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to power InshoreIQ:

• Open-Meteo — weather and wind data
• WorldTides — tide predictions
• NOAA / Iowa State IEM — radar data
• OpenStreetMap / CartoCDN — map tiles
• Google AdSense — advertising
• Mailchimp — email list management (if you subscribe)

Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.

Cookies

We do not set first-party cookies. Google AdSense and other third-party services may set cookies for advertising and analytics purposes. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Data Retention

We do not store personal data beyond what is in standard server logs (retained for 30 days) and email subscriber lists (retained until you unsubscribe).

Your Rights

You may request deletion of any personal data we hold about you by contacting us at hello@inshoreiq.com.

Children's Privacy

InshoreIQ is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email us at hello@inshoreiq.com.