Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026. This policy explains what information OutsideDB collects, how it is used, and your choices regarding that information.
Who We Are
OutsideDB ("we," "us," or "our") operates outsidedb.com and its subdomains, including snow.outsidedb.com and blog.outsidedb.com. You can contact us at wwdatadb@gmail.com.
Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways:
- Automatically collected data: When you visit OutsideDB, our hosting provider and analytics tools automatically collect standard log data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. This data is used only in aggregate and is not linked to any individual.
- Information you provide: If you contact us by email, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry.
Cookies and Analytics
OutsideDB uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics uses cookies — small text files stored in your browser — to collect aggregate usage statistics. This data is anonymized and does not personally identify you.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We may also serve ads through Google AdSense. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other sites on the web. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve OutsideDB's dashboards and content
- To respond to your messages and inquiries
- To analyze aggregate usage patterns to prioritize features
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
OutsideDB integrates with the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies: Google Analytics (website traffic analytics), Google AdSense (advertising where enabled), Ko-fi (voluntary supporter payments), and Firebase Hosting / Google Cloud (website and app hosting).
Data from federal sources (NRCS, NOAA, USGS) is publicly available and carries no personal information.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we hold. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at wwdatadb@gmail.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of OutsideDB after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy? Email us at wwdatadb@gmail.com.