Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, local storage, and other tracking technologies. Throughout this policy, we refer to all of these technologies collectively as "cookies."

2. How We Use Cookies

ShoreViz uses cookies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our Service
• Improve your user experience
• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and features

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

3.2 Functional Cookies

3.3 Analytics Cookies

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

4. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use local storage (localStorage and sessionStorage) to:

• Cache forecast data for offline viewing
• Store temporary application state
• Improve performance by reducing server requests
• Remember your last viewed locations

Local storage data remains on your device until you clear your browser data or we programmatically remove it.

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Common options include:

• Accepting or rejecting all cookies
• Accepting only first-party cookies
• Deleting cookies when you close your browser
• Viewing and deleting individual cookies

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

5.3 Opt-Out Options

• Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Do Not Track: We respect Do Not Track signals when detected

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that:

• You may need to sign in each time you visit
• Your preferences won't be remembered between sessions
• Some features may not function properly
• The Service may be slower as caching is disabled
• Personalized content may not be available

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Service to function.

7. Cookie Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent cookie data to third parties. Cookie information may be shared:

• With service providers who help us operate the Service
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights or user safety
• In aggregate, anonymized form for analytics

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Displaying a notice on the Service for significant changes

9. Cookie Consent

By using ShoreViz, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. For users in the European Economic Area, we will request explicit consent for non-essential cookies upon your first visit.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences or deleting cookies through your browser settings.

10. Questions and Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: