Independent Weather Station Playbook
Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 3 May 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how independent-weather-station-playbook.hub2.day handles information when you visit or interact with this site. The site is a focused independent web utility that helps hobbyists choose, site, and calibrate a personal weather station for home, gardening, or local sharing use.

Site identity and contact

The operator of this site is identified by the domain independent-weather-station-playbook.hub2.day. You can contact us by email at hello@independent-weather-station-playbook.hub2.day for privacy-related requests or questions.

Browser-local project inputs

This site may let you enter or experiment with browser-local inputs related to weather-station setup, such as sample readings, location notes, or configuration choices. Where possible, this information is processed and stored only in your browser, for example using cookies or local storage, and is not transmitted to the server unless you explicitly submit it through a form.

Contact email

If you contact us by email, we use your message and email address only to respond to your request and to keep a brief record of the correspondence. We do not sell your email address. We may retain email correspondence for a reasonable period to handle follow-ups and improve the site.

Server and security logs

The site may be served by infrastructure that generates basic server or security logs, which can include information such as IP addresses, request paths, timestamps, and browser details. These logs are used for operational and security purposes, such as troubleshooting and abuse prevention, and are retained only as long as reasonably necessary.

Cookies and local storage

This site may use cookies and similar technologies, including browser local storage, to remember your preferences, support basic functionality, and analyze approximate usage. Some cookies may be set directly by the site, while others may come from third-party services such as advertising providers.

Google AdSense and advertising

This site uses Google AdSense to display ads. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites. Google may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and interactions with ads to deliver and personalize advertisements.

You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads and manage ad personalization at https://adssettings.google.com.

GDPR, EEA, and UK consent choices

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we aim to rely on appropriate legal bases for processing, including consent where required. Where advertising or similar cookies are used, we seek your consent before placing non-essential cookies, in line with applicable rules.

You can withdraw consent or update your choices by using the cookie controls made available on the site, where applicable, or by adjusting your browser settings. You also have rights under GDPR/UK GDPR in some circumstances, including rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and portability. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@independent-weather-station-playbook.hub2.day.

CCPA and CPRA-style choices

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information. If any advertising partners treat certain activity as a sale or sharing under California law, you may be able to opt out through the choices described in this policy or on the site.

Service providers

We may use service providers for hosting, site operation, analytics, and advertising. These providers process data on our behalf and are expected to handle it in accordance with applicable privacy laws and reasonable security practices. We do not use providers as a way to obscure responsibility for how data is handled.

Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, such as responding to your requests, operating the site, or meeting legal obligations. Browser-local data remains under your control and can usually be removed by clearing your browser storage or cookies.

Children

This site is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact us at hello@independent-weather-station-playbook.hub2.day so we can review and remove it where appropriate.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information handled by the site and by associated systems. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-party links

This site may link to third-party websites, tools, or resources related to weather stations, data logging, or related topics. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. You should review their policies before providing personal information.

International processing

Information collected through this site may be processed in countries other than the one where you live. Where required, we aim to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place and that processing complies with applicable laws.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted indicates your acknowledgment of the updated policy.

Contact

For privacy questions, requests, or complaints, contact us at hello@independent-weather-station-playbook.hub2.day. We will try to respond to reasonable requests in a timely manner and in line with applicable law.