Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 27, 2025

Introduction

Stationside Guide ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, search queries, and interaction patterns
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
  • Location Data: General location based on IP address (not precise GPS)
  • Analytics Data: We may use analytics services to understand how our service is used

Information You Provide

  • Contact Forms: Name and email when you contact us
  • Search History: Stations and categories you search for (stored anonymously for improving our service)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

  • Providing and improving our services
  • Understanding user behavior and preferences
  • Responding to your inquiries and support requests
  • Detecting and preventing technical issues
  • Complying with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

  • Supabase: Database hosting and backend services
  • Cloudflare: Hosting, CDN, and security services
  • Google Places API: Points of interest data
  • OpenStreetMap: Map data and geocoding

These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how you use our service

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Objection: Object to our processing of your data
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: