Privacy Policy & Ocean Data Protection
At SurfChecks we respect your privacy. We do not require account sign-ups, we do not harvest personal identifiers, and we never monetize user browsing data, adhering strictly to European GDPR principles.
Direct Access Without Mandatory Registration
Pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and the core principle of data minimization established under Art. 5(1)(c), SurfChecks provides unrestricted public access to live beach streams, hydrographic models, and tide forecasts without requiring account registration, names, emails, or phone numbers.
Local Storage and Cryptographic Verification
User interface preferences and favorite surf breaks are stored entirely on your device via window.localStorage. Administrative operational sessions verify the secure surf_atlas_auth cookie utilizing timing-safe constant-time evaluation (safeEqual). Video streaming embeds are routed through youtube-nocookie.com to ensure third-party tracking cookies remain disabled.
Rights Under GDPR Articles 15 to 22
In accordance with GDPR Articles 15 to 22 (rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection), users may direct privacy inquiries or data rights requests to privacy@surfchecks.com.