Privacy Policy
How we handle your data and protect your privacy.
Last updated: April 11, 2026
Introduction
Is Golden Gate Visible? (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website at isgoldengatevisible.com. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.
Data We Collect
We collect minimal data to operate this site. We do not require you to create an account or provide any personal information to use our service.
Automatically Collected Data
- Server logs— standard web server logs including IP address, browser type, referring page, and pages visited. These are used for security monitoring and are automatically deleted after 30 days.
- Approximate location— we may use your IP address to determine your approximate geographic location (city-level) to customize weather display units and provide relevant local information. This is done via the ip-api.com service and no precise location data is stored.
Data We Do Not Collect
- We do not collect names, email addresses, or phone numbers (unless you email us directly)
- We do not track individual users across sessions
- We do not sell or share personal data with advertisers
- We do not use targeted advertising
Third-Party Services
Our site uses the following third-party services to provide weather data and site functionality:
Open-Meteo
Provides weather forecast data for the bridge coordinates. No user data is sent to Open-Meteo — only the fixed bridge coordinates are queried. Open-Meteo Terms
National Weather Service (NWS)
Provides active weather alerts for the bridge area. No user data is sent — we query public NWS alert endpoints using fixed coordinates. NWS Privacy Policy
ip-api.com
Used for approximate geolocation (city-level) based on your IP address to customize display settings. Your IP address is sent to this service but is not stored by us. ip-api.com Privacy
Google Fonts
We use Open Sans and Playfair Display fonts served via Next.js font optimization, which self-hosts font files. No requests are made to Google servers at page load.
Cookies & Local Storage
This site uses no tracking cookies and no analytics cookies. We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or similar tracking tools. The site may use essential cookies or local storage for basic functionality such as theme preferences if implemented in the future.
Children's Privacy
Our site does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since we do not require accounts or collect personal data, children can safely use the site to check bridge visibility conditions.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Request access to any personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of any future data collection practices
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
Since we collect minimal data and do not maintain user accounts, most of these rights are automatically satisfied.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]. You can also visit our Contact page for more ways to reach us.