Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 5, 2025

Welcome to Lost in the Alps. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

TL;DR: We use Google Analytics to understand how people use our site. No personal data is collected or sold. You can opt out anytime via Cookie Settings.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Analytics Data

When you consent to analytics cookies, we collect anonymous usage data through Google Analytics, including:

Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website or source
Device type, browser, and screen resolution
Geographic location (country/city level only)
Click patterns and interactions with map features

1.2 Necessary Cookies

We use necessary cookies to remember your cookie preferences. This data is stored locally in your browser and never transmitted to our servers.

1.3 Data We Don't Collect

We do NOT collect:

Names, email addresses, or contact information (unless you voluntarily email us)
Payment information (our service is free)
Precise geolocation data
Cross-site tracking data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data solely to:

Improve the website: Understand which features are most useful
Fix bugs: Identify technical issues and broken links
Analyze traffic: See how many people visit and where they're from
Optimize performance: Make the site faster and more reliable

We never sell your data to third parties. We never use your data for advertising or marketing purposes.

3. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics with the following privacy-preserving settings:

IP Anonymization: Your IP address is anonymized before processing
Data Retention: Analytics data is automatically deleted after 26 months
No Advertising Features: We don't use Google's advertising or remarketing features
Cookie Consent: Google Analytics only loads after you accept cookies

You can learn more about how Google uses data at Google's Privacy Policy.

4. Your Rights (GDPR & Privacy Laws)

Under GDPR, CCPA, and similar privacy laws, you have the right to:

Access: Request what data we have about you (which is minimal/none)
Deletion: Request deletion of any data (clear your browser cookies)
Opt-Out: Reject analytics cookies at any time
Portability: Export your data (not applicable as we don't store personal data)

How to Manage Your Cookies

Click "Cookie Settings" in the footer of any page
Choose "Necessary Only" to disable analytics
Or clear your browser cookies to remove all stored data

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information:

HTTPS encryption for all traffic
No server-side storage of personal data
Regular security updates and monitoring
Secure cookie flags (SameSite, Secure)

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Google Analytics: Website analytics (with your consent)
OpenStreetMap / Leaflet.js: Map tiles and functionality (no tracking)
Static Hosting: Website hosting (basic server logs only)

These services have their own privacy policies and data handling practices.

7. International Data Transfers

If you consent to analytics, your data may be processed by Google in the United States and other countries. Google complies with GDPR through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and other legal mechanisms.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent changes. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the date and showing a notice on the website.

10. Open Source & Transparency

Lost in the Alps is an open-source project. You can review our code, data sources, and privacy implementation in the project documentation.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email: hello@lostinthealps.com
Documentation: See the docs/ folder in the project

Summary

Lost in the Alps is committed to privacy:

✅ Anonymous analytics only (with your consent)
✅ No personal data collection
✅ No data selling or advertising
✅ GDPR compliant
✅ Full transparency (open source)
✅ Easy opt-out via Cookie Settings

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