We recognise the importance of protecting your privacy. We collect only the minimum details necessary to provide you with the AuroraWatch UK service.
Web logs
For security purposes we log details of connections to our web servers. These details include IP address, time and date, page requested, type of web browser, and referring page. This information is used to manage the service (e.g., detect bad links and missing pages) and to investigate any misuse of the service.
Your location
When using our aurora map you have the option to show your location. If you chose to do so, your browser will display your approximate location on the map. This information is retained within the browser and is not reported back to AuroraWatch UK.
Cookies and local data storage
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer which are sent to a web site. Our web servers do not use cookies but some of the services loaded by our pages may use them. For more information please see jQuery, Google, and Cloudfare.
Local data storage is similar to cookies but the data remains stored on your computer. We use this feature so that your browser can remember which messages you have read and other related settings. The saved information remains on your computer and is not transmitted back to AuroraWatch UK.
Third party websites
Contained in our webpages are links to external (or “third party”) websites. We do not have any control over these sites, including what is displayed on them or how they may use any data about your visit. If you find that we have linked to a site that concerns you, please contact us.
Third party apps
AuroraWatch UK offers a free API for developers to use in apps and other creations. We do not control how these apps operate or what information they may collect. If you have any concerns about an app that uses AuroraWatch data, please contact the app developer in the first instance. If your issue is not resolved by the developer, please get in touch and we’ll do our best to help.