Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 10, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to metar.cloud ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation paths, and interaction with features
  • Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address (country/region level only)

Information You Provide

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect information such as your email address
  • Payment Information: For payment processing, we utilize FastSpring. FastSpring handles all transactions and may collect billing information such as your name, address, and payment details. Please review FastSpring's privacy policy for more details. metar.cloud does not store any payment information provided during the checkout process
  • Favorite Airports: When you save airports to your favorites, this data is stored locally in your browser and is not transmitted to our servers
  • Search Queries: Airport search queries are processed to provide results but are not permanently stored

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain our aviation weather service
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our website
  • Display relevant advertisements
  • Ensure the security and proper functioning of our service

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as saving your preferences and consent choices.

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects:

  • Pages you visit and time spent on each page
  • How you arrived at our website
  • Your approximate location (country/region)
  • Device and browser information

Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique users and sessions. The information generated is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Advertising Cookies (Ezoic)

We use Ezoic to display advertisements. Ezoic and its advertising partners may use cookies to:

  • Show ads based on your interests (personalized advertising)
  • Limit the number of times you see an ad
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

Ezoic's partners may use the information collected to show you personalized ads across other websites you visit.

Ad Personalization: You can manage your ad privacy preferences via the consent banner displayed on our website.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings
  • Our Cookie Banner: Use our cookie consent banner to accept or decline non-essential cookies
  • Third-Party Tools: Use tools like the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Third-Party Services

FastSpring (Payment Processing)

We use FastSpring to process subscription payments. FastSpring may collect billing information such as your name, address, and payment details. We do not store any payment information on our servers. For more information, see FastSpring's Privacy Policy and FastSpring's Terms.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

Ezoic

We use Ezoic to display advertisements and optimize ad placements. For more information, see Ezoic's Privacy Policy.

Aviation Weather Data

We obtain aviation weather data (METAR/TAF) from public sources including the Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). This data is publicly available and does not contain personal information.

Data Retention

  • Analytics Data: Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's data retention policies
  • Local Storage: Favorite airports and consent preferences are stored in your browser's local storage until you clear your browser data
  • Server Logs: Basic server logs may be retained for up to 30 days for security purposes

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States where Google's servers are located. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:

By using metar.cloud, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy.