Australian Weather

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 December 2025

Who We Are

Our website address is https://ausweather.com.au.

What Information We Collect

1. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This service collects:

  • Pages you visit
  • Time spent on the site
  • Your approximate location (city/region level)
  • Device type and browser information
  • Referring website

This data is anonymised and aggregated. We use it to improve the website and understand user behaviour. Google Analytics sets cookies in your browser to track this information.

For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

2. Weather Data Requests

When you view weather information, we make requests to the OpenWeatherMap API. These requests may include:

  • The location you’re viewing weather for
  • Timestamp of the request
  • Your IP address (logged by OpenWeatherMap)

We don’t store this information ourselves. OpenWeatherMap’s privacy policy is available at: https://openweather.co.uk/privacy-policy

3. Weather Radar Map

Our interactive radar map is provided by Windy.com. When you load the map, Windy may collect usage data including your IP address and browser information. Windy’s privacy policy is available at: https://www.windy.com/privacy

4. Cloudflare CDN

We use Cloudflare to improve website performance and security. Cloudflare may collect:

  • IP addresses
  • Browser information
  • Pages accessed

Cloudflare sets cookies for security and performance purposes. Their privacy policy is available at: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

5. Server Logs

Our web server automatically logs:

  • IP addresses
  • Pages accessed
  • Timestamps
  • Browser type
  • Referring URLs

These logs are used for security purposes, troubleshooting, and traffic analysis. They’re retained for 14 days and then automatically deleted.

6. Donations

If you choose to support us via “Buy Me a Coffee”, you’ll be redirected to their third-party service. We don’t collect or store your payment information. Buy Me a Coffee has its own privacy policy available at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/privacy-policy

Cookies

We use cookies for:

  • Google Analytics (tracking and analytics)
  • Cloudflare (security and performance)
  • WordPress functionality (if you access admin areas)
  • Remembering your cookie consent preference

When you first visit, a banner informs you about cookies. Clicking “Got it” sets a cookie to remember your preference.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some website functionality. Most browsers allow you to:

  • See what cookies are stored
  • Delete cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites

What We Don’t Do

  • We don’t sell your data
  • We don’t share your data with third parties (except the services mentioned above)
  • We don’t collect names, email addresses, or phone numbers through the website
  • We don’t track you across other websites
  • We don’t have user accounts, comments, or registration
  • We don’t send marketing emails
  • We don’t use advertising networks

Your Rights Under Australian Privacy Law

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of any incorrect information
  • Request deletion of your information where applicable
  • Complain about our handling of your personal information

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect data from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all connections.

International Data Transfers

Google Analytics, OpenWeatherMap, Windy.com, and Cloudflare are international services that may process data outside Australia. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates when changes were made. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We don’t knowingly collect information from children.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, contact us at: [email protected]

Complaints

If you believe we’ve breached the Australian Privacy Principles, you can lodge a complaint with us first. If you’re not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner: