Privacy Policy

Last updated 27 October 2026

Philatrail helps you find post offices on the map and keep a record of the ones you have visited. This page explains what we keep about you and why, in plain words.

What we collect

  • Your account. If you sign in, we receive your email address and, with Google, your name and profile photo.
  • Your passport. The post offices you mark as visited, the date, and any note or stamp photo you choose to add.
  • On your own device. Stamps you collect before signing in, and your "planned" list, are kept in your browser's storage. Signing in moves your stamps to your account. Your planned list stays on this device only.

Your location is used only when you tap "Near me". It is worked out in your browser to sort the list and is not sent to us or stored.

How we use it

To show your passport on any device, keep your notes and photos safe, and let you pick up where you left off. We do not sell your information and we do not show ads.

Who can see it

  • Your notes and photos are private by default. Only you can see them.
  • If you choose Public on a visit, its note and photo can be shown to other people.
  • The person who runs this service can see account details and passport data in the database in order to keep it working.

Services we rely on

  • Supabase stores accounts, visits, notes and photos.
  • Vercel hosts the website.
  • Google handles sign-in when you choose Continue with Google.
  • OpenStreetMap supplies the map pictures, so it sees that your browser asked for a map area.
  • Google Maps opens only if you tap Directions.

Cookies and browser storage

We use cookies to keep you signed in, and browser storage for your guest stamps and planned list. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

Keeping and deleting your data

Your information stays until you remove it. You can delete any visit, with its note and photo, at any time from your passport. To delete your whole account and everything in it, open the Account page and choose Delete my account. It removes your stamps, notes and photos straight away. You can also email us and we will do it for you. The steps are also set out on one page: how to delete your account.

Changes and contact

If this policy changes, we will update the date at the top. Questions or requests about your data: karnatakaphilatelist@gmail.com.

Philatrail is an independent project. It is not run, endorsed or sponsored by India Post or any state or central government. India Post and related names belong to their owners.

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