a. Information You Provide Directly

Account Information – When you create a free account, we collect your first name, last name, and email address.
Travel Data – When you enter Schengen Area entry/exit dates, we store that information to calculate stay durations.

b. Information Collected Automatically

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with the site. This may include IP address, browser type, device info, pages visited, and session duration. Data is aggregated and anonymized wherever possible.

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Send essential service emails (e.g., account verification, security alerts)
• Analyze aggregated usage data to improve performance

Guest Users: All travel data you enter is stored exclusively in your browser's local storage. This data is private and is not transmitted to our servers.
Registered Users: If you create a free account to sync your data, your information is stored securely in Google Firebase with encryption in transit and at rest. We use strict access controls and monitoring.

• Google Firebase – authentication and data hosting
• Google Analytics – anonymized usage analytics

We retain your data only as long as needed to provide the Service. When you delete your account, all associated data is removed within 30 days.

• Access or update your profile via your dashboard
• Delete trips or your entire account (data removed within 30 days)
• Opt out of Google Analytics with the Opt-out Add-on
• Request data export or erasure via email: contactus@schengenpal.com

Your data may be processed or stored in the United States or other regions where our providers operate. We use lawful transfer mechanisms to protect your information.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 16. If a minor has submitted data, contact us and we will delete it.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will show the revised date. Significant changes will be announced via our website or email. Continued use after updates means you accept the new policy.

This Privacy Policy may be translated for convenience. If any translation differs from the English version, the English version governs.

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
Email: contactus@schengenpal.com