Privacy Policy — US Water Levels

At US Water Levels, accessible from uswaterlevels.com, your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information we collect and how it is used.

1. Information We Collect

We do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., through our contact form). Our website does not require account registration or user sign-up.

Automatically Collected Data

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit, including:

Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring page URL
Pages visited and time spent
Approximate geographic location (country/region level)

2. Google AdSense & Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DART cookie) to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

3. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects anonymized data including pages visited, session duration, and general geographic information. This data is used solely to improve user experience and content. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.

4. Data Accuracy Disclaimer

The hydrological data provided on this site is for informational purposes only. We aggregate data from the USGS federal monitoring network, but cannot guarantee 100% real-time accuracy. Sensors may experience temporary outages. Always verify local conditions before entering any water body.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., USGS, Google Maps). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

6. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

7. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you. As we do not collect personal information beyond standard analytics data, we do not have personal data to disclose or delete. For any CCPA-related inquiries, please contact us.

8. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at [email protected] or visit our Contact page.