Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to build a community database of citizenship timelines. This includes:

• Personal Identifiers: Email address (for verification and updates only), First Name, and Last Name.
• Application Data: Application type (e.g., Article 1C, 1D), submission location, dates, current stage, and costs.
• Usage Data: We use tools like OpenReplay to analyze how users interact with our website to improve the user experience. This may capture clicks, scrolls, and technical data about your device.

2. How We Use Your Data

• Public Timeline Database: We display your application timeline (dates, location, status) to the community.
• Anonymity:
  • If you select "Stay Anonymous", your name is hidden entirely (displayed as "Anonymous").
  • If you select "Share Partial Name", we display your First Name and Last Initial only (e.g., "Maria S.").
• Internal Use: Your email and full last name are never displayed publicly. We use your email only to contact you regarding your submission status or major platform updates.

3. Data Storage and Security

4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate this platform:

• SupabaseDatabase & Auth
• OpenReplayUX Analytics
• CloudflareHosting & Security

5. User Rights (GDPR & General)

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request corrections to your data.
• Request deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten").

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@portuguesecitizenshiptracker.com.

6. Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for adults applying for citizenship. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.