1. What data we collect

We collect minimal data necessary to provide our services. This includes:

• Email address: When you create an account or sign up for alerts.
• IP address: Automatically collected by our servers for security and abuse prevention.
• Cookies and local storage: Used strictly for authentication and maintaining your session.

2. Why we collect it

Your data is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• Notifications: To send you email alerts regarding safety changes in your watched countries.
• Authentication: To securely log you into your account and keep your watchlist private.
• Analytics & Security: To monitor the health of our application and prevent malicious activity.

3. Legal basis

We process your data based on:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide your email address to receive notifications.
• Legitimate interest: To ensure the security and proper functioning of our application.

4. Who receives the data

We do not sell your data. We share your data only with trusted service providers necessary to operate SafeTravel:

• Firebase (Google): For secure user authentication and database hosting.
• Email Service Providers: To deliver safety alerts and notifications to your inbox.
• Vercel Analytics: We utilize analytics provided by vercel.com. These analytics do not collect cookies and are designed to be maximally privacy-friendly; no user data is collected.

5. How long we store it

We retain your personal data only for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you choose to delete your account, your personal data will be permanently removed from our active databases within 30 days.