Privacy Policy
Effective April 2026
What we collect
- Your email address when you create an account or use magic link authentication
- Search queries you run — including origin, destination, and dates — along with the routes returned
- Session identifiers to keep you logged in
- Anonymous usage data via Plausible Analytics (no cookies, no personal tracking)
What we don't collect
- We don't collect payment information
- We don't sell your data to anyone
- We don't use advertising trackers or third-party cookies
- Plausible Analytics is privacy-friendly and GDPR compliant by design
How we use your data
- To authenticate you via magic link and maintain your session
- To save your trip folders and display them back to you
- To improve Viatra's route intelligence over time using aggregated, anonymised search patterns
- To respond to you if you contact us
Data storage
Your data is stored securely in a PostgreSQL database hosted on Render. We take reasonable measures to protect it.
Your rights
You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by emailing rick@boomchill.com.
Third-party services
Viatra uses the following third-party services:
- Claude AI (Anthropic) — for route intelligence
- Resend — for magic link emails
- Plausible Analytics — for privacy-friendly usage analytics
- Render — for hosting and database
Contact
Questions about privacy? Email rick@boomchill.com.
Governing law
This policy is governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin, United States.