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MSN Weather uses cookies to personalise your forecast, remember your preferred location, and serve relevant advertisements. The live forecast above for Madison is an example of how cookies help tailor the data you see — without them, the site would have to ask for your location each time.
What cookies does MSN Weather use?
MSN Weather relies on functional cookies to keep your chosen city saved, performance cookies to analyse how the page performs, and advertising cookies to show you weather-related promotions. Some third-party cookies from Microsoft’s partners may also track browsing activity for ad targeting.
Can you manage these cookies?
Yes. You can adjust cookie settings through your browser or via Microsoft’s privacy dashboard. Disabling cookies may mean losing your saved locations and seeing a generic forecast instead of a personalised one.
Does MSN Weather use tracking cookies?
Yes, it uses advertising and analytics cookies that can track your behaviour across Microsoft sites and third-party pages. This helps build a profile for personalised advertising.
Can I opt out of cookies on MSN Weather?
You can opt out of personalised ads via Microsoft’s privacy settings, or block cookies entirely in your browser. Keep in mind that some features, like saved locations, will stop working.
Are MSN Weather cookies safe?
Microsoft’s cookies are generally safe — they don’t contain malware. However, they collect personal data for ad purposes. You can review Microsoft’s privacy statement for full details.
For a more private weather experience, you can always check our Australia weather hub or see severe weather warnings without any tracking cookies.