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This Privacy Policy explains how Secure ID Redactor, operated by or on behalf of TravelCheapTicket.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”), collects and uses information when you visit or use our browser-based passport and ID blur tool (the “Service”).
Because our Service is designed to run directly in your browser, our goal is to minimise the amount of personal data we handle. Please read this Policy carefully so you understand what information is – and is not – processed by us.
1. Information We Do Not Collect
The core redaction feature of Secure ID Redactor is built to operate locally in your browser using client-side code. As a result:
- Passport, ID card and other document images you load into the tool are intended to remain on your device;
- We do not require you to create an account or provide your name, address or passport details to use the tool;
- We do not intentionally receive, store or log the content of the images you edit with the Service.
However, we cannot control tools or services outside our system, such as browser sync features, cloud backups, antivirus software, VPNs, firewalls, proxy servers or screen-recording utilities running on your device. Those may independently collect data according to their own policies.
2. Information We May Collect
While we do not want to see your documents, we may collect limited technical and usage information when you visit the site, for example:
- IP address and basic device information (browser type, operating system, language);
- Referring URL, pages viewed and time spent on the Service;
- Approximate location based on IP (where permitted by law);
- Interaction data such as buttons clicked or error messages, captured in aggregate.
This information is primarily collected through web server logs and analytics tools and is used in an aggregated manner to understand how the Service is used and to improve performance and security.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Remember basic settings (such as your preferred language);
- Measure traffic and usage patterns using analytics tools;
- Support advertising placements, if activated (for example, Google AdSense).
You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some non-essential features may not function optimally, but the core blurring tool will generally still work.
4. Analytics and Advertising
We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics to understand overall usage statistics and improve the Service. These tools collect information such as the pages you visit, your IP address, browser characteristics and approximate location. Data is usually processed in aggregated form and does not include the contents of the images you edit.
If we display ads through networks like Google AdSense, those networks may use cookies or similar identifiers to show relevant ads and measure their performance. For details, please review the privacy policies of those third parties.
5. Information You Provide Voluntarily
If you contact us via email or through a contact form (for example to report a bug or request a feature), we may collect the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address and message. We use this information only to respond to your inquiry and to improve the Service.
6. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK Users)
Where applicable data-protection laws (such as the GDPR or UK GDPR) apply, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
- Legitimate interests – to operate, secure and improve the Service;
- Consent – where required for optional cookies, analytics or advertising;
- Legal obligations – where we must retain certain information for tax, security or regulatory reasons.
7. Data Retention
We aim to retain technical logs and analytics data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, and to comply with legal or security requirements. Because document images are processed locally in your browser, we do not store them on our servers for later retrieval.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to help protect the limited information we do collect, such as encrypting connections with HTTPS and maintaining security practices on our hosting platform. No online service can guarantee 100% security, but we work to minimise the data we handle in the first place.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Service is not specifically directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete it where appropriate.
10. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, such as the right to access, correct, delete or restrict its processing, or to object to certain uses. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data-protection authority.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.
11. International Transfers
Our Service may be hosted in one country while being accessed from another. By using the Service, you understand that your limited technical data may be transferred across borders subject to applicable data-protection laws and safeguards.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically so you remain informed about our practices.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or about how Secure ID Redactor handles information, please contact us via the Contact page on TravelCheapTicket.com.
This Policy is for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. If you require guidance on your own data-protection obligations, please consult a qualified professional.