Last Updated: September 30, 2025

Airport Security Status ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use Airport Security Status (the "Application"). By using the Application, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information

Information that identifies you or can be used to contact you, including:

Name, email address, phone number, and billing information provided during account creation or Subscription purchase.
Any other information you voluntarily provide, such as through forms or customer support interactions.

1.2 Usage Data

Information about how you interact with the Application, including:

IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, and other technical information.
Pages visited, features used, and time spent on the Application.
Cookies and similar technologies to track user activity and improve functionality.

1.3 User Content

Any content you submit to the Application, such as comments, uploads, or feedback.

2. Browser Fingerprinting for Guest Users

When you use our service as a guest (without creating an account), we collect certain technical information about your device to maintain your session and prevent duplicate accounts.

Information Collected

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

Purpose

Maintain your guest session across visits
Prevent creation of duplicate guest accounts
Improve user experience by recognizing returning guests
Prevent fraud and abuse

Data Protection

All fingerprint data is cryptographically hashed before storage
No personally identifiable information is collected
This data cannot be used to track you across different websites
Fingerprint data is automatically deleted after 90 days of inactivity
You can clear this data at any time by clearing your browser's local storage

Authenticated Users

Once you create an account, guest fingerprinting is no longer used. Your account credentials serve as your primary identifier.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve the Application and Subscription services.
To process payments and manage your account.
To communicate with you, including sending transactional emails (e.g., billing confirmations) and promotional materials (if you opt in).
To analyze usage trends and personalize your experience.
To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights, including detecting and preventing fraud or abuse.
To enforce our Terms and Conditions.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information as follows:

Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as Stripe for payment processing, hosting providers, and analytics services, subject to confidentiality agreements.
Legal Compliance: When required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Third-Party Data Sources

AirportSecurityStatus.com integrates third-party data provided by TSAWaitTimes.com ("TSAWT") through its public API. This integration enables the Application to display live airport security wait times and related travel information for user convenience.

We do not share any personal user information with TSAWT or receive any personally identifiable data from TSAWT. Data received through the TSAWT API is strictly informational, used solely to enhance the functionality and user experience of the Application.

All TSAWT data is provided "as is" and subject to TSAWT's own Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. AirportSecurityStatus.com makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of TSAWT data. Users acknowledge that this third-party information is presented for informational purposes only and may change without notice.

6. Your Choices

6.1 Account Information

You may update or delete your account information by accessing your account settings or contacting us.

6.2 Marketing Communications

You may opt out of promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email or contacting us. You cannot opt out of transactional communications (e.g., billing confirmations).

6.3 Cookies

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the Application's functionality.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Application, fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or comply with legal obligations. When we no longer need your information, we will delete or anonymize it, subject to applicable law.

9. Children's Privacy

The Application is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting the revised version on the Application or notifying you via email. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting, unless otherwise specified. Your continued use of the Application after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

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