Last updated: September 29, 2026
This page explains what bootitems collects when you use the site, and what it doesn't. bootitems is run by Usman Yahya.
The short version
- There are no accounts. We don't ask for your name or email to use the site.
- If you tap "Use my location", your location is used in your browser only. It is not sent to us.
- Your settings, such as units or favorite stations, are saved on your own device.
- The site shows ads. Our ad partner may use cookies. You can control this.
Your location
When you tap "Use my location", your browser asks for permission. If you say yes, the browser gives the page your approximate position. The page then finds the nearest stations using a station list already loaded in your browser.
Your coordinates are not sent to our server and are not stored by us. You can turn location access off at any time in your browser settings.
Settings saved on your device
We use your browser's local storage to remember things like:
- Your chosen units
- Stations you have viewed or saved
- Your boat ramp depth for the launch window
- Stations shown in "Tides near you"
This stays on your device. We can't see it. Clearing your browser data removes it.
Server logs
Our hosting provider, Cloudflare, processes basic request data to deliver pages and protect the site from abuse. This can include your IP address, browser type and the page requested. We use this only to run and secure the site. We don't use it to identify you.
Ads and cookies
The site is paid for by ads. Ads are served by our ad partner.
Ad partners may use cookies and similar technology to:
- Show ads and limit how often you see the same one
- Measure ad performance
- Show ads based on your interests, where you allow it
Google. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites. You can turn off personalized ads at Google Ads Settings. Learn more at How Google uses information from sites that use its services.
Ezoic. If ads are served through Ezoic, Ezoic and its partners may set cookies. See Ezoic's privacy policy for details and choices.
Where the law requires it, you will see a consent message before ad cookies are set. You can change your choice at any time using the "Privacy settings" link in the footer.
Analytics
We use privacy-friendly, cookie-free page counts from Cloudflare to see which pages are popular. These do not identify you.
Children
The site is for a general audience and is not aimed at children. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children.
Emails you send us
If you email us, we use your email address and message only to reply. We don't add you to any list.
Your rights
Since we don't hold accounts or store your location, there is usually no personal data for us to give you or delete. For ad data, use the choices above or contact the ad partner.
Changes
If this policy changes, we will update the date at the top of this page.