NorthForecast Update
Cookies PolicyCookies Policy
This policy explains how NorthForecast Update uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, NorthForecast Update) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).
Why We Use Cookies
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our website to operate, and we refer to these as “essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our website.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. | User authentication, security, load balancing | |
| These allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. | Theme preferences, language settings, location units | |
| These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. | Page visits, feature usage, performance metrics | |
| These track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising. | Ad targeting, campaign measurement (we use minimal marketing cookies) |
Detailed Cookie Information
First-Party Cookies
These are cookies that we set directly on your device when you use NorthForecast Update:
- session_id – Essential for maintaining your login session and preferences
- theme_preference – Remembers your chosen theme (light/dark/auto)
- unit_preference – Stores your preferred temperature units (Celsius/Fahrenheit)
- location_consent – Remembers your location sharing preferences
Third-Party Cookies
We work with third-party service providers who may also set cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics – Helps us understand how users interact with our website
- Cloudflare – Provides security and performance optimization
- Weather Data Providers – Essential for delivering accurate weather information
Cookie Controls
You have several options to control or limit how we and our partners use cookies:
Cookie Preferences
Cookie Duration
The length of time a cookie stays on your device depends on whether it is a “persistent” or “session” cookie:
- Session Cookies – These are temporary and expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies – These remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:
- Web Beacons – Small graphic images that may be included on our website
- Local Storage – HTML5 storage for preferences and cached data
- Session Storage – Temporary storage for your current browsing session
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our operations. When we do, we will revise the “last updated” date at the bottom of this policy. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@northforecastupdate.com
Or visit our Contact Us page for other ways to reach us.