Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 21, 2026

DBQ Cams ("we", "us", "our") operates the dbqcams.com website. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use our site.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to operate the site and improve your experience:

Anonymous analytics: We track page views and unique visitors using anonymized, hashed IP addresses. We use a daily rotating salt so your IP cannot be recovered from the hash. No personally identifiable information is stored from general browsing.
Camera view tracking: We track which cameras are viewed to understand usage patterns and improve the service. This data is anonymous.
Contact form submissions: If you submit a contact form or advertising inquiry, we collect the name, email, and message you provide. This is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
Incident reports: If you report a traffic incident, we store a hashed version of your IP address (not the actual IP) to prevent abuse. Reports are automatically deleted after 24 hours.

Cookies and Local Storage

We use the following:

Session cookie: Used only for admin authentication. Not set for regular visitors.
Local storage: Used to save your theme preference (light/dark mode), favorite cameras, and whether you've dismissed the install prompt. This data stays on your device and is never sent to our servers.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information according to their own privacy policies:

National Weather Service (NWS): Weather data
USGS: River level data
Iowa DOT: Traffic camera feeds and road conditions
Cloudflare: CDN and DNS services
Google Fonts: Typography (Poppins font)
Leaflet / CartoDB: Map tiles
RainViewer: Radar imagery
Google Analytics: Anonymous website usage analytics (page views, session duration, device type). Google may set cookies. See Google's Privacy Policy

Data Retention

Anonymous analytics data is retained indefinitely in aggregate form.
Contact form submissions are retained until manually deleted by administrators.
Incident reports are automatically deleted after 24 hours.
No personal browsing history or IP addresses are permanently stored.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the limited data we collect. The site is served over HTTPS, and all sensitive operations use industry-standard security practices. We do not sell, trade, or share your information with third parties.

Children's Privacy

Our site is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Your Rights

You may:

Clear your local storage/cookies at any time via your browser settings
Request deletion of any contact form submission by emailing us
Use the site without providing any personal information

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us through the contact form on our site at dbqcams.com.