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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how the Schengen Visit Calculator ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our calculator tool.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you use our calculator, you may enter:

  • Entry and exit dates for your Schengen Area visits
  • Reference dates for calculating compliance
  • Proposed trip dates for planning purposes

2.2 Local Storage

All data you enter into the calculator is stored locally in your browser's local storage. This means:

  • Your data never leaves your device
  • We do not have access to your travel information
  • Your data is not transmitted to our servers or any third parties
  • Clearing your browser data will delete your saved information

2.3 Analytics

We use Vercel Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics, including:

  • Page views and navigation patterns
  • General location data (country/region level only)
  • Device and browser information
  • Performance metrics

This data is aggregated and does not include any personal travel information you enter into the calculator.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information collected through analytics is used solely to:

  • Improve the calculator's functionality and user experience
  • Understand how users interact with the tool
  • Identify and fix technical issues
  • Monitor application performance

4. Data Security

Since your travel data is stored locally on your device and never transmitted to our servers, the security of this data is dependent on your device's security measures. We recommend:

  • Using secure, password-protected devices
  • Keeping your browser and operating system updated
  • Using caution when accessing the calculator on public or shared devices

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our calculator uses minimal cookies and tracking technologies:

  • Local storage for saving your calculator data on your device
  • Analytics cookies for anonymous usage tracking (via Vercel Analytics)

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party service:

7. Children's Privacy

Our calculator is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. International Data Transfers

Since all your travel data remains on your local device, there are no international data transfers of your personal travel information. Analytics data may be processed by Vercel in accordance with their privacy policy.

9. Your Rights

Since your data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control over it:

  • You can delete your data at any time by clearing your browser's local storage
  • You can export or backup your data through your browser's developer tools
  • You can opt out of analytics by using browser privacy extensions or settings

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please note that:

  • This is an open-source, informational tool provided as-is
  • All travel data remains on your local device
  • For technical issues, please refer to our FAQ page