Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 6, 2025

1. Introduction

Nordhorn Tracker (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to https://nordhorn.bordertanker.nl/ (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains what information (if any) we collect, how we use and share it, and your rights. By using our Service, you agree to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

2.1. No Public Registration Data

We do not allow public sign-ups. All login credentials are provided and managed by site administrators. We do not collect any registration data (email, password, username) via a public form. If you access the site using credentials supplied by the administrator, those credentials are validated against our internal database, but we do not store any additional personal profile information outside of what is minimally required to authenticate you when you log in.

2.2. Information You Provide During Login

• Authentication Data: When you attempt to log in (via login), you submit a username and password. These credentials are used only to validate your access. We do not retain any additional profile details (e.g., name, address) beyond what is required for authentication.
• No Notes Storage: Any notes you write under the “Notes” view are stored exclusively in your browser’s localStorage; we do not collect, transmit, or store them on our servers.

2.3. Automatically Collected Information

Each time you visit or log into the Site, we automatically collect certain technical information for security and performance:

• Usage Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring/exit pages, and timestamp (Europe/Amsterdam time). This data is used for troubleshooting, basic analytics, and security auditing.
• Session Cookies: We use a session cookie to keep you logged in while you navigate through protected pages. No persistent cookies (other than essential session management) are used.

2.4. Third-Party Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

We rely on CDN-hosted libraries (e.g., Bootstrap, FontAwesome) to serve static assets. These CDNs may collect usage data and set their own cookies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of each CDN provider if you have concerns about how they handle data.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Authentication: We validate your credentials against our database solely to grant or deny access to protected pages.
• Session Management: We use session cookies to keep you logged in during a browsing session. Once you log out or close your browser, that session is terminated.
• Security and Troubleshooting: IP addresses and browser data help us detect unauthorized access attempts, diagnose technical issues, and maintain uptime.
• No Note Collection: Since notes are stored locally, we do not process, store, or have access to any of your personal notes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use only essential session cookies to authenticate and maintain your session. Cookies are not used for advertising, tracking across other websites, or personalizing content beyond what is necessary to operate the Service. You can delete or block session cookies via your browser, but doing so will log you out and may prevent you from accessing protected pages.

5. How We Share Your Information

• Service Providers: We engage managed hosting and database providers to keep our servers running. These third parties have limited access to the data needed to authenticate you (e.g., password hashes) but are contractually bound to keep it confidential.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your data if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, but only the minimal necessary information (e.g., IP address, login timestamp).

6. Data Security

We implement standard security measures—such as hashing passwords in our database, TLS encryption for all web traffic, and firewalls—to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. Because notes never leave your device, they are not at risk of server-side exposure.

7. Data Retention

We retain minimal data for authentication and basic audit logging:

• Login Credentials: Encrypted (hashed) and stored in our database for as long as your account remains active.
• Technical Logs: IP address, timestamp, and user agent are kept for up to 90 days to monitor for anomalous activity and for debugging.
• No Note Retention: Since notes are only in localStorage, we do not retain or have access to them under any circumstances.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you become aware that a minor (under 16) has provided personal information, contact us immediately so we can delete it.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding the personal data we process:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you (e.g., authentication records, login timestamps).
• Correction: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data (for example, if your account was set up incorrectly by an administrator).
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your account and any stored data we hold, subject to legal obligations (e.g., logs needed for security or compliance). Note that deleting your account does not delete any notes saved locally on your device.
• Restriction: You can request that we restrict processing your personal data under certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

10. International Data Transfers

Our servers are located within the European Union (EU). If you access the Service from outside the EU, your authentication data may be transmitted to and stored on those EU servers. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers. We take standard measures to ensure an adequate level of protection for your data in transit and at rest.

11. Third-Party Links

This Site may include links to third-party websites (e.g., CDN links for Bootstrap or FontAwesome). Those sites have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review before submitting any personal information. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Whenever changes are made, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top. Your continued use of the Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically for updates.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, you can contact us at: