Privacy Policy

TransitStay ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website, mobile applications, and services (the "Service").

TransitStay is operated by Yaakyi Ltd.

For the purposes of data protection laws, Yaakyi Ltd is the data controller of your personal data.

If you have questions about this policy, you can contact us at:

Contact: https://www.transitstay.com/contact

If you are located in the UK or EU, you also have the right to contact your local data protection authority.

TransitStay is intended for users aged 12 and above.

If you are under 18, you must use the Service with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate consent.

We collect the following categories of data:

Account and Authentication Data

• Email address
• Google account information if you use Google sign-in
• Session identifiers
• One-time login verification data

Usage and Interaction Data

• Pages viewed
• Search queries
• Moodboards and saved content
• Interaction with articles and features

Device and Technical Data

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type and operating system
• App version and crash diagnostics

Location Data

• Approximate location based on IP address
• Precise location on mobile devices, only with your permission

We only collect precise location data when required for a specific feature and with your consent.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, analyse usage, and deliver relevant content and advertising.

Where applicable, we rely on the following legal bases:

• Contract: to provide and operate the Service
• Legitimate Interest: to improve performance, security, and user experience
• Consent: for marketing, cookies, and precise location data

We use your data to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Authenticate users securely
• Personalize content and recommendations
• Improve performance and reliability
• Communicate with you, including support and updates
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

TransitStay may use algorithms to generate recommendations based on your activity.

These recommendations are informational only and do not produce legal or similarly significant automated decisions.

We may share your data with:

Service Providers

• Cloud hosting providers
• Authentication services such as Google OAuth
• Email and communication providers
• Analytics and infrastructure providers

Legal Requirements

We may disclose data if required to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect users and the platform
• Prevent fraud or misuse

Business Transfers

If TransitStay is involved in a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred.

TransitStay operates globally. Your data may be processed outside your country of residence.

Where required, we use safeguards such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Equivalent legal protections

We retain personal data:

• For as long as your account is active
• As necessary to provide the Service
• To comply with legal obligations

If you request deletion:

• Your data will be deleted or anonymized within 30 days, unless retention is required by law

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent
• Request data portability

If you are in the UK or EU, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your data protection authority.

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal data we collect
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data

TransitStay does not sell personal data.

We use different types of cookies:

• Essential cookies required for the Service
• Performance cookies for analytics
• Functional cookies for preferences
• Marketing cookies for ads and personalization

Where required by law, we obtain your consent before using non-essential cookies.

You can manage preferences via:

• The cookie banner where available
• Your browser settings

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:

• Encryption using TLS or SSL
• Secure storage and access controls
• Monitoring and security assessments

However, no system is completely secure.

If a data breach occurs that affects your personal data, we will:

• Investigate and contain the issue
• Notify affected users where required
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

We may update this Privacy Policy as the Service evolves.

We will:

• Update the Last Updated date
• Notify users where required

For privacy-related questions:

Website: https://www.transitstay.com/contact