Privacy Policy for departure.town

Last Updated: 28th September 2024

At departure.town, accessible from https://departure.town, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information collected and recorded by departure.town and how we use it.

1. Who We Are

This website is owned and operated by Alex Kinney, based in the UK. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Name: Alex Kinney
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://departure.town

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following types of data:

• User-Inputted Data: We collect data that users voluntarily input, specifically the stations they search for or select on our train departure board. This information is used solely to provide accurate train departure information.

• Usage Data: We collect information on how our visitors use the website, such as IP addresses and browser types, to analyze general traffic patterns. However, we do not log individual user interactions or retain personal data.

• Cookies: We use cookies to enhance user experience and optimize website functionality. Cookies are small files stored on your browser, and you can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

• Train Departure Information: The user-inputted station data is utilized to provide accurate train departure information based on user queries.

• Analytics and Performance: We use Google Analytics to analyze how visitors interact with our website and improve its functionality. Google Analytics collects anonymized data such as IP addresses, time spent on pages, and visitor behavior.

• Advertising: We may use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google AdSense may collect certain data from your device, including cookies, in order to show personalized ads. You can control how ads are personalized by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.

• Site Functionality: We use Google Tag Manager to manage website tags (e.g., tracking scripts or marketing tags). No personal data is collected directly through Google Tag Manager.

• Fonts: We use Google Fonts to ensure our website has consistent typography. Google Fonts does not collect personal data but may track your IP address when serving the fonts.

4. Third-Party Service Providers

We use several third-party services that may collect data:

• Google Analytics: Tracks site traffic and behavior, providing anonymized data.
• Google AdSense: Provides advertising and may collect data to serve personalized ads.
• Google Tag Manager: Manages various tags and scripts for marketing and tracking purposes.
• Google Fonts: Loads web fonts to ensure consistent display across different devices.

These services comply with GDPR and have their own privacy policies:

• Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you voluntarily submit station data or accept cookies, we rely on your consent.
• Legitimate Interests: We process certain usage data to optimize the functionality and performance of the website.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a resident of the UK or EU, you have the following rights under GDPR:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
• Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of the personal data you have provided to us.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Data Retention

We do not log past interactions, and we retain user-inputted data only for the duration of the session or as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected. Once the session ends, the data is not stored.

8. Security of Data

We are committed to ensuring that your data is secure. We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to track visitor behavior and improve website performance. Cookies are small files stored on your browser, and you can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

• Types of cookies:
  • Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the site.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense for personalized advertising.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.

10. Children's Privacy

departure.town does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that we have collected such data, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove that information from our records.