Last updated: March 28, 2026
WhereIsTheHurricaneNow.com ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at whereisthehurricanenow.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.
When you sign up for storm alerts, contact us, or submit a storm report, we collect your name, email address, phone number (if provided), U.S. state, and any message content you submit. This information is stored securely and transmitted to our CRM platform (GoHighLevel) to manage alert communications.
When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain information including your IP address (anonymized), browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This data is collected through Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and our server logs.
When you use our Storm Surge Lookup tool, you voluntarily enter a ZIP code. We use this ZIP code to provide storm surge risk information. We do not store ZIP codes tied to individual identities unless you have also signed up for alerts.
If you subscribe to browser push notifications, we store a push subscription token (provided by your browser) in our secure database. We do not store personally identifiable information alongside this token unless you have also signed up for email/SMS alerts.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. The types of cookies we use include:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Session authentication, security | WhereIsTheHurricaneNow.com |
| Analytics | Page views, click tracking, traffic sources | Google Analytics 4 |
| Preference | Language settings, dismissed banners | WhereIsTheHurricaneNow.com |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently:
Website traffic and behavior analytics. Data is anonymized. Google's privacy policy applies.
View Privacy Policy →CRM platform for managing storm alert subscribers and contact form submissions. Data is stored in GHL's secure servers.
View Privacy Policy →We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. When you click affiliate links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
View Privacy Policy →We display publicly available storm data from NOAA/NHC. No personal data is shared with NOAA.
View Privacy Policy →Interactive maps are powered by Google Maps. Google may collect location and usage data per their privacy policy.
View Privacy Policy →WhereIsTheHurricaneNow.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. When you click on product links on our Resources or Preparedness pages and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products we believe are genuinely useful for hurricane preparedness.
Alert subscriber data is retained for as long as you remain subscribed. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any alert email or by contacting us at [email protected]. Contact form submissions are retained for 24 months. Analytics data is retained per Google Analytics' default retention settings (14 months).
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure database storage, and access controls to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify subscribers of material changes via email. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: