Cookie Policy | Auroracast

Do we use cookies?

Auroracast does not use tracking cookies or advertising cookies. We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other third-party analytics or advertising service.

What we use instead: localStorage

We use your browser's localStorage to remember your preferences locally on your device. This is not a cookie — it is never sent to our server and is only readable by this site. The following preferences are stored:

Key	What it stores	When set
`auroracast_home`	Your chosen home location (lat, lon, city name) for the globe and weather card	When you set a home location on the globe
`push_alert_threshold`	Your chosen Hp30 threshold for push alerts (5, 6, or 8)	When you change the push alert level
`sound_alert_enabled`	Whether sound alerts are enabled (true/false)	When you toggle sound alerts
`sound_alert_threshold`	Your chosen Hp30 threshold for sound alerts (5, 6, or 8)	When you change the sound alert level
`theme`	Light or dark theme preference	When you toggle the theme

How to clear your preferences

You can clear all stored preferences by opening your browser's developer tools (F12), going to Application → Local Storage → auroracast.co.uk, and clicking "Clear All". Alternatively, clearing your browser's site data will also remove them.

Service worker

If you enable push notifications, a service worker is registered in your browser. This is a small background script that enables notifications to be delivered even when the tab is closed. It stores no personal data and can be removed by unsubscribing from alerts, which also unregisters the service worker.

Third-party cookies

Esri satellite map tiles are loaded in your browser for the aurora globe. Esri may set their own cookies or storage entries under their domain. Please refer to Esri's privacy policy for details.

Changes to this policy

We will update this page if we introduce any new storage mechanisms. We do not intend to add tracking cookies.

Contact

Questions: admin@auroracast.co.uk