At FlorCast, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.
FlorCast is designed as an educational visualization tool that does not require user registration, login, or personal data collection.
• Basic browser information for compatibility purposes
• Anonymous usage statistics to improve site performance
• Temporary session data for site functionality
• Educational Purpose: To provide scientific visualization and educational content
• Site Improvement: Anonymous analytics to enhance user experience
• Technical Functionality: To ensure proper operation of 3D visualizations and interactive features
• Research Support: To contribute to open science and educational initiatives
• Open Scientific Data: Publicly available datasets from research institutions
• NASA Open Data: Earth observation and environmental data
• Educational Databases: Botanical and ecological information from academic sources
• No Personal Data: All displayed information is from public scientific sources
• CesiumJS: 3D visualization library (no data collection)
• Hosting Services: Standard web hosting with minimal logging
• CDN Services: For improved site performance
Note: We do not use advertising networks, social media trackers, or marketing analytics.
• No Account Required: Use FlorCast without providing any personal information
• Data Transparency: All data sources are clearly attributed and publicly available
• Browser Controls: Manage cookies and site data through your browser settings
• Open Source: Our code and methodologies are transparent and available for review
• Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality only
• No Tracking Cookies: We do not use advertising or tracking cookies
• Local Storage: Temporary data for 3D rendering and user preferences
• Session Storage: Cleared when you close your browser
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
For significant changes, we will provide notice on our main website.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
florcastteam@gmail.com© 2025 FlorCast Team. Committed to privacy and open science.