Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

suratmetro.in is a static informational website. We do not require account creation, collect personal information through forms, or store user data on our servers. The information we collect is limited to:

• Anonymous analytics data (page views, session duration, referral source, device type, approximate geographic region) collected through third-party analytics services.
• Browser-level data stored locally on your device (theme preference, recent search history in the command palette). This data never leaves your device.

How We Use Information

Analytics data helps us understand which stations, routes, and tools are most used so we can prioritize content improvements. We use this data to:

• Identify which station pages and routes receive the most traffic.
• Monitor site performance and page load times.
• Fix broken pages or navigation issues that analytics reveal.

We do not sell, share, or transfer analytics data to any third party beyond the analytics providers listed below.

Cookies and Local Storage

This site uses minimal cookies and localStorage entries:

• Theme preference - stored in localStorage as "theme" with value "light", "dark", or "system". Persists your dark mode choice between visits.
• Command palette history - stored in localStorage as "cmd-recent" with your last 5 station/page searches. Stored only on your device to show recent searches when you reopen the search palette.
• Analytics cookies - set by Google Analytics (GA4) and Cloudflare Web Analytics. These are third-party cookies governed by their respective privacy policies.

You can clear all locally stored data by clearing your browser's site data for suratmetro.in. The site functions fully without localStorage - you will just see the system default theme and no recent search history.

Third-Party Services

We use two analytics services to understand site traffic:

• Google Analytics 4 (GA4) - collects anonymous usage data. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
• Cloudflare Web Analytics - privacy-focused analytics that does not use cookies or track individual users. Governed by Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.

Map tiles on the interactive map page are loaded from CARTO (basemaps.cartocdn.com). CARTO may collect anonymized usage data per their terms of service.

Data Processing

Route calculations and fare lookups are processed in your browser and are not sent to any server. Station data, fare tables, and timetables are bundled with the site at build time. No user query hits a backend API.

External Links

This site links to external websites including GMRC (gujaratmetrorail.com), Wikipedia, Surat Municipal Corporation, Google Maps, and various news outlets. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We recommend reviewing their individual privacy policies when visiting them.

Children's Privacy

suratmetro.in does not knowingly collect any personal information from children. The site contains no user registration, forms, or interactive features that solicit personal data from users of any age.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our analytics setup or site functionality. Material changes will be noted with an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy can be emailed to [email protected] or directed through our contact page.