1. Introduction
Welcome to airwaybilltracker.com (the "Service"). Your privacy is of paramount importance to us. This Privacy Policy details the types of information we collect, how it is handled, and your options regarding data collection, specifically including our compliance with Google AdSense, GDPR, CCPA, and UK GDPR guidelines.
2. Information Collection and Storage
2.1 Minimal Data Collection
We do not collect or store personal identification information or your air waybill (AWB) tracking numbers on our servers. The Service operates primarily as a routing utility.
2.2 Local Browser Storage
To improve your experience, the Service may store your recently searched AWB numbers locally in your web browser (using HTML5 Web Storage). This data remains strictly in your browser and is never sent to our servers. You can clear this history at any time by clearing your browser's site data or history.
3. Cookies and Advertising Partners
3.1 Third-Party Advertising (Google AdSense)
We partner with Google AdSense to serve advertisements on the Service. Google and other third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or by opting out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
3.2 Analytics (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to collect aggregate traffic data to understand how visitors interact with our Service. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze site traffic. This information is processed anonymously to compile statistics on site usage.
4. Third-Party Links and Services
The Service contains redirects and links to official airline and cargo carrier websites. We do not control, host, or monitor the privacy practices of these third-party websites. When you click "Track," you are redirected to the official carrier's tracking page, which is governed by that carrier's own Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We strongly encourage you to review their policies.
5. Global Data Protection Compliance
5.1 GDPR Compliance (European Union / EEA)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the following applies:
- Data Controller: airwaybilltracker.com is the data controller. Since we do not transmit personal tracking numbers or personal details to our servers, our data controller footprint is minimal.
- Legal Basis: We use legitimate interests as the legal basis for processing standard connection data (like IP addresses in server logs for security purposes). Any personalized ads served through Google AdSense require your explicit consent where legally mandated.
- Your Rights: You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data. Since data is stored locally in your browser, you can exercise your right to erasure by clearing your browser cache and cookies.
5.2 CCPA Compliance (California, USA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights:
- Right to Know and Delete: Since we do not collect personal information beyond local browser data, we do not store personal data for deletion on our servers.
- No Sale of Personal Information: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
- Opt-Out of Personalized Ads: California residents can opt out of personalized advertisements by using the ad settings linked in Section 3.1.
5.3 UK GDPR Compliance
For users in the United Kingdom, we adhere to the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR principles. You have the right to inspect, verify, or demand removal of personal info (exercisable locally via your browser settings) and may lodge queries or complaints with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please feel free to submit a notice through our Fix or Add Link contact portal.