Privacy Policy

IsCanyonLakeFull.com ("we", "our", or "the site") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.

In short: We collect minimal anonymous usage data to improve the site. We do not collect personal information, do not use advertising cookies, and do not sell your data.

1.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we automatically collect:

• IP Address: Used to analyze general geographic traffic patterns and detect potential security threats. IP addresses are stored temporarily and are not linked to any personal identity.
• Page Views: Which pages you visit and when, to understand site usage patterns.
• Browser Information: User-agent string (browser type/version) to ensure compatibility and detect bots.
• Referrer Information: The website that referred you to our site, if any.

1.2 Information We DO NOT Collect

• ✗ Names, email addresses, or contact information (unless you voluntarily email us)
• ✗ Credit card or payment information (we don't sell anything)
• ✗ Social media profiles or login credentials
• ✗ Precise geolocation data (GPS coordinates)
• ✗ Browsing history outside our site

We use the minimal data we collect to:

• Operate the Site: Deliver lake level data and ensure proper functionality
• Analyze Usage: Understand how many people use the site and which features are popular
• Improve Performance: Identify slow pages or technical issues
• Prevent Abuse: Detect bots, scrapers, and potential security threats

We do NOT: Use your data for advertising, sell it to third parties, or share it with marketers.

3.1 Essential Cookies

We do not currently use cookies on this site. All functionality works without storing anything on your device.

3.2 Third-Party Services

We use these external services, which may set their own cookies:

• USGS Water Services: For real-time lake level data (USGS Privacy Policy)
• weather.gov (NOAA): For weather data (NOAA Privacy Policy)
• Chart.js CDN: For displaying charts (no tracking)

Usage logs: We retain the last 100 page views for analytics. Older data is automatically deleted on a rolling basis.

IP addresses: Stored temporarily in logs for security purposes. Not permanently retained or linked to individual users.

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties, except:

• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government regulation.
• Security Threats: To prevent fraud, abuse, or security violations (e.g., reporting bot attacks).

We have never received a government request for user data, and we would resist any such request that is overly broad or lacks proper legal authority.

This site does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The site is intended for general audiences interested in lake conditions and community information.

We implement reasonable security measures including:

• ✓ HTTPS encryption for all connections
• ✓ Regular security updates and patches
• ✓ Bot detection and filtering
• ✓ Secure server configuration

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our site contains links to external websites (USGS, weather.gov, Army Corps of Engineers, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

You have the right to:

• Access: Request what data we have (though we collect very little)
• Deletion: Request deletion of any data we store
• Opt-Out: Stop using the site at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us via our Contact page.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.