In short: PackSmart does not require an account to use. We don't sell your data. We use your trip details only to generate your travel plan, and we don't store them permanently.
1. Information We Collect
Trip Information
When you use PackSmart to generate a travel plan, you provide details such as your destination, travel dates, travel mode, nationality, and planned activities. This information is processed to generate your personalized plan and is not stored on our servers after your session ends.
Payment Information
If you subscribe to PackSmart Pro, payment processing is handled entirely by PayPal. We do not collect, store, or have access to your credit card numbers, bank account details, or other financial information. PayPal provides us only with a confirmation of your subscription status.
Usage Data
We may collect anonymous usage data through Google Analytics, including pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, device type, and general geographic location. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
Cookies
PackSmart uses minimal cookies for essential site functionality and analytics. We use:
- Essential cookies — to remember your Pro subscription status and site preferences
- Analytics cookies — Google Analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Generate personalized travel preparation plans based on your trip details
- Process Pro subscription payments through PayPal
- Improve our service through anonymous usage analytics
- Respond to your inquiries when you contact us
- Send important service updates if you are a Pro subscriber
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We share data only with:
- Google — your trip details are processed by Google services to generate your travel plan. Google's privacy policy applies to this data processing.
- PayPal — payment processing for Pro subscriptions is handled by PayPal under their privacy policy.
- Google Analytics — anonymous usage data is processed by Google Analytics.
- Vercel — our hosting provider processes web requests. Vercel's privacy policy applies.
4. Data Retention
Trip details you enter are processed in real-time to generate your plan and are not permanently stored on our servers. Your travel plan is generated in your browser session and is not saved by PackSmart unless you choose to download or share it.
If you are a Pro subscriber, we retain your subscription status for the duration of your subscription.
5. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data during transmission, including HTTPS encryption for all communications between your browser and our servers. Our application is hosted on Vercel's secure infrastructure.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Use PackSmart without creating an account or providing personal information
- Cancel your Pro subscription at any time through PayPal
- Request information about what data we hold about you
- Request deletion of any data we hold about you
- Opt out of analytics tracking by using browser privacy settings or ad blockers
7. Children's Privacy
PackSmart is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
8. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate links in blog content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of PackSmart after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact us at:
Email: hello@packsmartapp.com
Website: packsmartapp.com/contact