railsmaps.com
Welcome to RailsMaps. This privacy policy explains how information is collected and used when you visit railsmaps.com (the "Site").
When you visit the Site, certain information about your device and browsing behavior is automatically collected through cookies and similar technologies:
No personally identifiable information (PII) such as names, email addresses, or contact information is collected unless you voluntarily provide it.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit the Site. They help understand how you use the Site and improve your experience.
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly:
These cookies help understand how visitors use the Site:
You can manage your cookie preferences using the cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit the Site. You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete cookies that have already been set. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
Google Analytics is used to analyze how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:
Google Analytics data is anonymized and does not identify individual users. For more information about how Google uses data, visit Google's Privacy Policy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
The Site uses Cloudflare Web Analytics, which collects Real User Measurements (RUM) to monitor site performance. This includes metrics such as page load times, time to first byte, and other performance indicators.
Cloudflare Web Analytics is privacy-friendly: it does not use cookies, does not track individual users across sites, and does not collect personal data. All data is aggregated and anonymized. For more information, see Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
The interactive maps use base map tiles built from OpenStreetMap (OSM) data. By default, all map tiles — including the base map and railway data overlays — are served from RailsMaps' own servers. No third-party tile servers are contacted during normal use.
When you view maps on the Site:
For more information, see the OpenStreetMap Privacy Policy and GitHub Privacy Statement.
The collected information is used to:
Your information is not sold, traded, or rented to third parties. Anonymized, aggregated data may be shared with:
Information may be disclosed if required by law or to protect rights and safety.
The Site contains affiliate links to third-party rail and travel booking partners. When you click an affiliate link (for example, the "Plan your trip" button in the sidebar), you are redirected through a tracking URL that may set cookies on your device so the partner can attribute a booking to RailsMaps and pay a commission. RailsMaps does not receive your name, email, payment details, or any other personal information from these bookings — only aggregated, anonymous click and conversion counts.
The current affiliate partners and their tracking domains are:
prf.hn, thetrainline.com)omio.sjv.io, omio.com)12go.asia)These partners typically use a 30-day cookie window for last-click attribution. You can block these cookies in your browser settings or use tracking-protection extensions; doing so will not affect your ability to use the Site or to book travel directly with the partner.
For details on how each partner processes data, see Trainline's Privacy Policy, Partnerize's Privacy Policy, Omio's Privacy Policy, Impact's Privacy Policy, 12Go's Privacy Policy.
Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months. Cookie consent preferences are stored for 12 months.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. Appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
Reasonable security measures are implemented to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Website: railsmaps.com
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). Base map styling powered by Protomaps, an open-source map project.