Privacy Policy
ShoreNova ("we", "our", "us") operates the website shorenova.com.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you regarding that information.
By using ShoreNova, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information we collect
Information you provide
ShoreNova does not require account registration.
We do not collect names, email addresses, passwords, or other account information unless you voluntarily contact us.
Automatically collected information
When you visit ShoreNova, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Referring website or URL
- Country and region derived from IP address
- Search queries entered on ShoreNova
- General usage and interaction data
This information is collected through analytics and advertising technologies and is used to understand website usage, improve performance, and maintain the service.
Location Information
ShoreNova does not request, access, or store your precise GPS location.
Approximate geographic information, such as country or region, may be inferred from IP address information for analytics, security, and service optimization purposes.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Improve website performance and reliability
- Understand how visitors use ShoreNova
- Improve content, features, and user experience
- Analyze search trends and popular destinations
- Detect, prevent, and investigate technical issues, abuse, or fraud
- Measure advertising performance
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Advertising
ShoreNova displays advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising partners that may be added in the future.
Advertising providers may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Deliver advertisements
- Measure advertising effectiveness
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Personalize advertising where permitted by applicable law
You can manage advertising preferences through Google's advertising settings and other industry opt-out tools.
For information about how Google uses data, please review Google's privacy documentation.
Analytics
ShoreNova uses Google Analytics and similar analytics services to understand website traffic and usage patterns.
We use analytics data to:
- Measure website performance
- Identify technical issues
- Improve content and features
- Understand visitor interests and behavior
While we use analytics primarily in aggregated form, analytics providers may process technical identifiers such as IP address information, cookies, browser information, and device information in accordance with their own privacy practices.
Data Sources and Third-Party Services
ShoreNova uses a combination of publicly available, open-data, governmental, and commercial data sources to provide weather, geographic, and related information.
Data obtained from these sources may be processed, aggregated, transformed, cached, combined, or otherwise prepared by ShoreNova before being published on the website.
Except where required to provide interactive functionality such as analytics, advertising, maps, embedded content, or similar services, visitors do not typically communicate directly with these data providers while browsing ShoreNova.
Some third-party service providers may receive technical information such as IP address information when their services are required to display content or functionality on the website.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
ShoreNova uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain website functionality
- Measure website usage and performance
- Support analytics
- Deliver and measure advertising
Third-party providers, including analytics and advertising partners, may also place cookies or similar technologies on your device.
Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
Data retention
Analytics and related data may be retained for a limited period as determined by our service providers and operational requirements.
Where possible, data is automatically deleted or anonymized after the applicable retention period.
We do not maintain user accounts and do not maintain a database containing personal profiles of visitors.
Your rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information relating to you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with an applicable data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information provided below.
Children's privacy
ShoreNova is not directed to children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be posted on this page and reflected by the "Last updated" date at the top of this document.
Your continued use of ShoreNova after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact: privacy@shorenova.com