Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 30, 2026

West Coast Fog ("we", "our", or "the app") provides real-time satellite imagery of fog conditions along the US West Coast. This policy describes how we handle information in connection with our website and iOS application.

Information We Collect

We do not collect, store, or process any personal information from users. We do not require account creation, login, or any form of registration.

Satellite Data

All satellite imagery is sourced from publicly available data provided by NOAA and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Space Science and Engineering Center (SSEC) Real Earth project. We do not store or redistribute this data.

Advertising

Our app and website may display advertisements served by Google AdMob (iOS app) and Google AdSense (website). These services may use cookies or device identifiers to serve relevant ads. For more information on how Google handles data in advertising, please refer to:

Analytics

We may use basic analytics (such as Firebase Analytics) to understand general usage patterns, such as which regions are viewed most frequently. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.

Cookies

Our website does not set any first-party cookies. Third-party advertising services may set their own cookies as described above.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children.

Third-Party Links

Our app and website may contain links to third-party services (such as NOAA or SSEC). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those services.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the date at the top of this page.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, you can reach us at westcoastfogapp@gmail.com.