Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 3, 2026
Lake Ontario Dashboard provides lake conditions, marine forecasts, buoy observations, webcams and shoreline resources. This policy explains the basic information that may be collected when you use the site.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, Lake Ontario Dashboard may collect technical information such as your browser type, device type, approximate location derived from your internet connection, referring page, pages viewed and general usage activity. This information is used to understand site performance and improve the dashboard.
Analytics
The site may use Google Analytics through MonsterInsights and Jetpack statistics. These services may use cookies or similar technologies to measure visits, traffic sources, device information and interactions with the site. Analytics information is used to improve site usefulness and reliability.
Cookies
WordPress and connected services may place cookies that are necessary for site operation, security, preferences or analytics. Your browser may allow you to block or delete cookies, although some site features may not work as expected afterward.
External services and links
Lake Ontario Dashboard links to or displays information from third-party services such as NOAA, the National Weather Service, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Windy, parks, tourism organizations and webcam operators. When you open an external website or embedded service, that provider’s own privacy policy and terms apply.
Forms, comments and accounts
The public dashboard currently does not require visitors to create an account. If forms, comments, subscriptions or other interactive features are added later, this policy may be updated to describe what information those features collect.
How information is used
- To operate and maintain the website.
- To understand traffic and improve content and usability.
- To diagnose technical problems and protect the site from abuse.
- To evaluate which dashboard features and resources are most useful.
Sale of personal information
Lake Ontario Dashboard does not sell visitor personal information to advertisers.
Data retention and your choices
Analytics and technical information may be retained according to the settings and policies of the services used by the site. You can use browser privacy controls, cookie controls and applicable opt-out tools offered by analytics providers.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated as Lake Ontario Dashboard adds or changes features, analytics services or other integrations. The date at the top of this page will be updated when material changes are made.