What We Collect
AlertGauge is designed with privacy as a core principle. We collect minimal data:
- Anonymized visitor counts — We track aggregate visitor milestones using anonymized IP hashes stored in Upstash Redis. Individual IPs are hashed server-side and cannot be reversed to identify you.
- Location (optional) — When you enter a location or allow geolocation, this data is used solely to fetch weather forecasts for your area. Location data is stored only in your browser's localStorage and is never transmitted to our servers or any third party.
- Browser preferences — Your theme selection (Night Ops, Day Ops, Red Ops) and saved locations are stored in your browser's localStorage.
We do not collect email addresses, names, passwords, payment information, or any personally identifiable information. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or analytics scripts.
How We Use Data
- To fetch weather forecasts from the National Weather Service for your specified location
- To track aggregate site traffic milestones for internal use only
- To remember your display preferences between visits
Weather Data Sources
AlertGauge processes data from the National Weather Service (NWS), NOAA ACIS climatology, and AviationWeather.gov PIREP reports. Our interpretation models analyze this public data to surface decision-relevant patterns such as flash freeze risk, livestock cold stress, and power outage probability.
Important: AlertGauge provides supplemental weather intelligence. Always follow official NWS watches and warnings. AlertGauge is not a substitute for professional meteorological advice. Use your own judgment when making weather-dependent decisions.
Data Storage
- Server-side: Only anonymized visitor hashes in Upstash Redis. No personal data is stored on our servers.
- Client-side: Location, theme, and preference data in your browser's localStorage. You can clear this at any time through your browser settings.
- Weather data: Cached temporarily (60 seconds to 24 hours depending on data type) for performance. No personal information is associated with cached weather data.
Third-Party Services
- National Weather Service API — Weather forecast data (weather.gov). Public federal data.
- NOAA ACIS — Historical climatology data for unusualness scoring.
- Upstash — Anonymized visitor counting. Data encrypted in transit and at rest.
- Vercel — Hosting platform with edge computing.
Your Rights
Since AlertGauge does not collect personally identifiable information, there is typically no personal data to request or delete. You can clear all locally stored preferences by clearing your browser's localStorage for this site.
For questions, contact us at privacy@alertgauge.com.