This Cookie Policy explains how Cloudflax Weather ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners.

Cookies typically contain:

• The name of the cookie
• A unique identifier
• The domain of the website that set the cookie
• The purpose of the cookie
• The expiry date of the cookie

Cookies are not harmful to your devices and cannot contain viruses or malware. They cannot access other information on your computer or mobile device.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Examples include:

• Session cookies that remember your preferences during your visit
• Cookies that maintain your logged-in status
• Cookies that remember items in your shopping cart (if applicable)

Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

Examples include:

• Google Analytics cookies that track page views and time on site
• Heatmap tracking cookies that show where users click
• Error tracking cookies that help us identify broken pages

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Examples include:

• Cookies that remember your location preferences
• Cookies that remember your preferred temperature units (Celsius/Fahrenheit)
• Cookies that remember if you've completed surveys

Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.

Examples include:

• Facebook Pixel cookies for ad targeting
• Google Ads cookies for remarketing
• LinkedIn Insight Tag for professional audience targeting

3. Detailed Cookie List

Below is a comprehensive list of the cookies we use, their purpose, and duration:

Essential Cookies

• cf_session - Maintains your session state across page requests (Duration: Session)
• cf_consent - Stores your cookie consent preferences (Duration: 1 year)
• cf_secure - Provides security against cross-site request forgery (Duration: Session)

Performance Cookies

• _ga - Google Analytics cookie for distinguishing users (Duration: 2 years)
• _gid - Google Analytics cookie for distinguishing users (Duration: 24 hours)
• _gat - Google Analytics cookie for throttling request rate (Duration: 1 minute)

Functionality Cookies

• cf_units - Remembers your preferred temperature units (Duration: 1 year)
• cf_location - Stores your default location for weather forecasts (Duration: 30 days)
• cf_layout - Remembers your preferred dashboard layout (Duration: 30 days)

Targeting Cookies

• _fbp - Facebook Pixel cookie for ad targeting (Duration: 3 months)
• fr - Facebook Pixel cookie for ad delivery (Duration: 3 months)
• NID - Google Ads cookie for remarketing (Duration: 6 months)

4. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. You can:

• Block all cookies (though this may break some website functionality)
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser
• View and delete individual cookies
• Block third-party cookies

To find out more about how to manage and delete cookies, visit aboutcookies.org.

Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our site, you'll see our cookie consent banner where you can:

• Accept all cookies
• Decline non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

Third-Party Opt-Outs

For third-party advertising cookies, you can opt out through these services:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out
• Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-Out

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

• By email: privacy@cloudflax.com
• By visiting our contact page
• By mail: 123 Weather Lane, New York, NY 10001