Last Updated: January 10 2026

Airport Security Status ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access or use our website at airportsecuritystatus.com or our mobile application (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

This Service is operated from the United States and is primarily intended for users located in the United States. If you are accessing the Service from outside the United States, including from the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with stringent data protection laws, please be aware that your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection and privacy regulations may not offer the same level of protection as in your jurisdiction. By using the Service, you consent to such transfer, storage, and processing, and you acknowledge that you do so at your own risk. We do not knowingly market the Service to non-U.S. residents, and if you are in a jurisdiction where use of the Service may violate local laws, you should not access or use it.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

1.1 Personal Information

Personal information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with you or your household, including:

Identifiers such as name, email address, phone number, and billing information (e.g., payment method details) provided during account creation, subscription purchase, or other interactions.
Any other information you voluntarily provide, such as through forms, surveys, feedback, or customer support communications.

We collect this information directly from you when you provide it.

1.2 Usage and Device Information

Information about your interactions with the Service and technical details about your device, including:

Internet protocol (IP) address, device type, operating system, browser type and version, unique device identifiers, and other technical information.
Pages visited, features used, time and date of access, time spent on the Service, and referral sources.
Information collected via cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enable functionality, remember preferences, and analyze usage patterns.

We do not use advertising cookies or trackers for targeted advertising, and we do not sell your personal information as defined under applicable laws (e.g., California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act ("CCPA/CPRA")).

1.3 User Content

Any content you submit, post, or upload to the Service, such as comments, feedback, reports, or other materials.

1.4 Browser Fingerprinting for Guest Users

If you use the Service as a guest (without creating an account), we collect limited technical information about your device to generate a unique identifier (a "fingerprint") for session management and security purposes. This includes:

Browser type and version.
Operating system and version.
Screen resolution and color depth.
Timezone and language settings.
Device type (e.g., mobile, tablet, desktop).
Hardware capabilities (e.g., CPU cores, touch support).
Graphics card information (via WebGL or similar).

This fingerprint is created using cryptographic hashing and is not directly identifiable personal information. It cannot be used to track you across other websites or services. We use this solely to:

Maintain guest sessions.
Prevent duplicate guest identities.
Enhance user experience.
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats.

Fingerprint data is automatically deleted after 90 days of inactivity or when you clear your browser storage. Once you create an account, we cease using fingerprinting and rely on your account credentials as the primary identifier.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information:

Directly from you (e.g., during registration or submissions).
Automatically through your use of the Service (e.g., via logs, cookies, or device data).
From third-party sources, such as payment processors for transaction verification (we do not store full payment card details).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, maintain, and improve the Service.
To create and manage user accounts.
To process payments, subscriptions, and transactions.
To communicate with you about your account, updates, security alerts, or support requests.
To analyze usage trends, monitor performance, and develop new features.
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, abuse, or security risks.
To enforce our Terms of Service and comply with legal obligations, including responding to lawful requests from authorities.
For internal business purposes, such as auditing, research, and analytics.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal information is based on one or more of the following legal bases, as applicable:

Your consent (e.g., for optional features or communications).
Performance of a contract with you (e.g., providing the Service under our Terms).
Compliance with legal obligations (e.g., tax or regulatory requirements).
Our legitimate interests (e.g., security, fraud prevention, product improvement, and analytics), provided these do not override your rights and freedoms.

For users in the EEA or UK, we rely on these bases in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR. If you are in such a jurisdiction, you have additional rights as outlined in Section 9.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose information in the following limited circumstances:

To service providers and vendors that assist us in operating the Service, such as those handling payments, infrastructure, authentication, hosting, and analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes we specify and to protect it appropriately.
To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas, court orders, or regulatory requests.
In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, where your information may be transferred as a business asset.
To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others (e.g., in emergencies or fraud investigations).

We require all recipients to handle your information securely and in compliance with applicable laws.

6. Third-Party Data Sources

The Service integrates publicly available data from third-party sources, such as TSAWaitTimes.com ("TSAWT") via its public API, to provide airport security wait time information.

We do not share any of your personal information with TSAWT or similar sources.
We do not receive personal information from these sources.
This data is used solely for informational purposes and is provided "as is" without warranties of accuracy, completeness, or availability.
Users acknowledge that this data may change, be inaccurate, or become unavailable at any time.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When no longer needed, we delete or anonymize the information. For example:

Account information is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter for legal or business purposes.
Usage data may be retained in aggregated form for analytics.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following choices and rights regarding your information:

Access, Correction, and Deletion: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.
Opt-Out of Communications: Unsubscribe from promotional emails via the link provided. We may still send transactional messages (e.g., billing or account alerts).
Cookies and Tracking: Manage cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling them may limit Service functionality.
Do Not Sell or Share: We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, but you may submit opt-out requests if applicable.

For residents of California (under CCPA/CPRA), the EEA/UK (under GDPR/UK GDPR), or similar jurisdictions:

You may have rights to access, delete, correct, or port your data; object to or restrict processing; withdraw consent; and lodge complaints with supervisory authorities (e.g., your local data protection authority in the EEA/UK or the California Attorney General).
We do not use sensitive personal information for purposes beyond providing the Service.
We honor verified requests globally to the extent feasible. To exercise rights, contact us at support@airportsecuritystatus.com. We may require verification of your identity.

We respond to requests within applicable legal timeframes (e.g., 45 days for CCPA/CPRA, one month for GDPR).

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

11. International Transfers

As noted, your information is processed in the United States. For EEA/UK users, we rely on your consent for transfers or, where applicable, standard contractual clauses or other mechanisms to ensure adequate protection. By using the Service, you consent to these transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or prominent notice on the Service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

For questions or requests:

Email: support@airportsecuritystatus.com

Address: Airport Security Status, Texas, United States

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