Privacy Policy

Overview

PennStations.com (“we,” “our,” or “the Site”) is an independent travel and history information website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use this site. We may collect the following information automatically:

• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and general navigation patterns via analytics tools.
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type.
• IP address: Collected by our hosting provider (Vercel) and analytics tools for security and aggregate geographic analysis. We do not use IP addresses to identify individual users.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Analytics: To understand how visitors use the site and improve our content. We may use Google Analytics or similar services.
• Advertising: If display advertising is enabled, our ad partners may use cookies to serve relevant ads. These partners have their own privacy policies.
• Affiliate tracking: When you click an affiliate link, the affiliate partner may set a cookie to track the referral. This is how we earn commissions at no cost to you.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on some parts of the site.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Vercel: Hosting and content delivery. Vercel Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics: Website analytics. Google Privacy Policy
• Affiliate partners: Hotel booking platforms, luggage storage services, and other travel affiliates linked from the site. Each has its own privacy policy available on their websites.

How We Use Information

• To analyze site traffic and improve content
• To serve relevant advertising (if applicable)
• To detect and prevent security issues
• To comply with legal obligations

Data Retention

Analytics data is retained according to the policies of our analytics provider (typically 14–26 months for Google Analytics). We do not maintain separate databases of user information.

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. Since we collect minimal personal information, most requests can be addressed by clearing your browser cookies. For specific requests, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@pennstations.com.