Cookie Policy
Last Updated: November 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Flight Chop uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our aviation weather platform.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners. We also use browser local storage, which functions similarly to cookies but can store more data.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session | Maintains user session state | Session |
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information anonymously and report website trends without identifying individual visitors.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
Functional Cookies (Local Storage)
We use browser local storage to remember your preferences and provide a better user experience. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Stores your light/dark mode preference | Persistent |
| map-layers | Remembers which weather layers you have enabled | Persistent |
| map-position | Saves your last map view (zoom and center) | Persistent |
Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services we use may set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage statistics
- Mapbox: May store preferences related to map functionality
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies through their settings. Here are links to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of Flight Chop may not function properly:
- Your theme preference may not be remembered
- Map layer settings may reset on each visit
- Your last map position may not be saved
The core weather data visualization features will continue to work without cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].
For more information about how we handle your data, see our Privacy Policy.