Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Border Times ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website border-times.com (the "Service").

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Border Times does not require user registration or personal information to access border crossing wait times. Our service is freely accessible without providing personal data.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Service
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type and version
• Location Data: Approximate location (if you grant permission) to suggest nearby border crossings
• Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, and referring website addresses

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies including:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to understand website usage
• Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense for displaying relevant advertisements

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing and maintaining our border crossing information service
• Suggesting nearby border crossings based on your location (with permission)
• Analyzing website usage to improve our service
• Displaying relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Detecting and preventing fraudulent or abusive activities
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit our site and what pages they visit. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

4.2 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

4.3 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Border crossing wait time data is obtained from public sources provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. We do not share any user information with CBP.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations or court orders
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice)

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to processing of your personal information
• Withdraw consent for location access at any time through your browser settings
• Opt-out of cookies through your browser settings

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Changes are effective immediately upon posting.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing