Effective September 10, 2026
This policy explains what information chrisizworski.com and its subdomains (the “Site”) collect, how that information is used, and the choices available to visitors. The Site is operated by Chris Izworski, based in Bay City, Michigan. This is a general-information page, not legal advice, and it does not cover every affiliated tool domain individually — each of those (michigantroutreport.com, michiganbirdingreport.com, lawn.chrisizworski.com, gazette.chrisizworski.com, picturedrocks.chrisizworski.com, and others) is operated the same way and under the same practices described here unless noted otherwise on that property.
Like most websites, the Site automatically logs standard technical information when a page is requested: IP address, browser and device type, referring page, pages viewed, and the time and date of the visit. This happens through:
The Site is set up to use Google AdSense. The AdSense verification code runs site-wide as part of preparing the Site for Google's account review; this is a technical requirement of that review process. Visible advertising is not yet turned on across the Site. When it is, Google, as a third-party vendor, will use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on a visitor's prior visits to this and other websites, and this page will be updated to reflect that. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on a visitor's visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
Visitors may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, visitors can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
Ad networks and analytics providers set their own cookies independent of this Site. Their use of those cookies is governed by their own privacy policies, not this one. See Google's policy on how information from cookies is used for more detail.
Select tool pages on the Site include Amazon Associates links. As an Amazon Associate, Chris Izworski earns from qualifying purchases. These links are individually disclosed on the pages where they appear and do not affect the price a visitor pays. No purchase, order, or payment information from Amazon is shared with or accessible to this Site.
The Site's live tools pull public conditions data from government and third-party sources, including NOAA and the National Weather Service, USGS, the Michigan DNR, and Windy.com webcams. Loading a page that displays this data may cause a request to be sent to that provider. Those providers operate under their own privacy practices, which this Site does not control.
Cookies used on the Site fall into two categories: cookies set by Google Analytics and Google AdSense as described above, and any cookie a visitor's browser stores automatically for basic site function. Most browsers let visitors block or delete cookies through their settings; doing so may affect how some tools on the Site display live data.
The Site is not directed at children under 13, and no information is knowingly collected from children under 13. If a parent or guardian believes a child has provided personal information through the Site, contact information is below and the information will be removed.
This policy may be updated as the Site's tools, analytics, or advertising setup change. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update.
Questions about this policy or a request to remove information can be sent to [email protected] or through the contact page.