Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 5, 2026
Great Lakes Hub is operated by Steve and provides links, live conditions, buoy observations, forecasts, maps, and other Great Lakes resources. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you use GreatLakesDashboard.com and how that information may be used.
Information we collect
When you visit this site, the website host and security or analytics services may automatically collect standard technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, referring page, approximate location, and the date and time of your visit. This information is generally used to operate, secure, troubleshoot, and improve the site.
Analytics and site performance
The site may use analytics and performance tools, including services provided through WordPress plugins such as Jetpack or Google Analytics-related tools, to understand how visitors use the site. These services may use cookies or similar technologies and may collect aggregated or pseudonymous usage information.
Analytics data is used to understand traffic patterns, improve navigation, identify popular pages and features, and maintain site performance. Great Lakes Hub does not sell visitor data to advertisers.
Cookies
Cookies may be used for basic WordPress functionality, analytics, security, embedded content, or optional site features. Some third-party services embedded on the site may also set their own cookies. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Live data and third-party content
Great Lakes Hub displays or links to information from third-party sources, including NOAA/NDBC buoy data, National Weather Service information, Windy forecast maps, and other public or external resources. When you interact with embedded third-party content or follow an external link, that third party may receive technical information about your visit and may apply its own privacy policy and cookie practices.
Great Lakes Hub does not control the privacy practices, accuracy, availability, or data collection methods of third-party websites and services.
Comments and information you submit
If comments, forms, or other submission features are enabled, information you choose to provide may be collected along with technical information used for spam prevention and site security. Do not submit sensitive personal information through public comment areas.
Links to other websites
The site contains links to the five individual Great Lakes dashboard sites and to other government, community, boating, fishing, birding, tourism, and weather resources. Visiting another website means you are subject to that site’s own privacy policy and terms.
How information is used
- To operate and maintain the website.
- To understand how visitors use the site.
- To improve content, navigation, and live-data features.
- To detect technical problems, abuse, spam, or security issues.
- To comply with legal obligations when required.
Data sharing
Great Lakes Hub does not sell personal information. Information may be processed by service providers that help host, secure, analyze, or operate the website, or disclosed when required by law.
Data retention
Technical logs and analytics information may be retained for the periods established by the website host or the applicable service provider. Information submitted through comments or forms may be retained as needed to operate the site, respond to requests, prevent abuse, or comply with legal obligations.
Your choices
You can limit cookies through your browser settings and can avoid submitting optional personal information. Depending on your location, you may also have rights regarding access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information held about you.
Children’s privacy
This site is intended for a general audience and is not designed to knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated when the site adds or changes analytics, advertising, forms, embedded services, or other features. The date at the top of this page will be updated when material changes are made.
Questions
Questions about this policy may be directed to the site owner through the contact method provided on GreatLakesDashboard.com.