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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 25, 2026 • Last Updated: October 2026

Core Privacy Pledge • Zero-SSN Retention

PassportStatusTracker.com does NOT collect, store, transmit, or record Social Security Numbers (SSNs). Our interactive tracking and locator decoding tools operate entirely via client-side processing without storing personal identifying information. We are committed to strict compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Information We Collect

When you visit PassportStatusTracker.com, we may collect the following limited categories of information:

  • Voluntary Contact Information: Name and email address if you submit an editorial inquiry via our contact form.
  • Automated Device & Log Information: IP address, browser type, referring URLs, operating system, and timestamp data gathered automatically by server logs.
  • Cookies & Analytics Data: Anonymous usage patterns collected via Google Analytics to optimize page load speeds and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

Information gathered is utilized exclusively to:

  • Provide and maintain our free locator decoding and fee calculation tools.
  • Respond to consumer inquiries and support requests.
  • Detect, prevent, and mitigate security threats, abuse, and spam.
  • Display relevant commercial travel advertising through Google AdSense.

Third-Party Advertising & Cookie Disclosures

We work with third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense. Google uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your visit to this and other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting AboutAds.info or Google Ads Settings.

Data Retention & Consumer Privacy Rights

Under CCPA and applicable state privacy laws, California and U.S. residents possess the right to:

  • Request disclosure of any personal data collected.
  • Request deletion of voluntarily submitted contact records.
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data (we do not sell personal data).

To exercise these rights, email: privacy@passportstatustracker.com.