Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 7, 2025

TL;DR: We respect your privacy. We use privacy-friendly, cookieless analytics (Plausible) to understand how our service is used. We don't collect personal data, use tracking cookies, or share your information with third parties. Your search queries are processed in real-time and not stored.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Last Train Home ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our journey planning service at .

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with UK GDPR and PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations).

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you use our service, you provide:

2.2 Analytics Data (Optional)

With your consent, we collect anonymous usage statistics using Plausible Analytics:

Important: Plausible Analytics is cookieless and privacy-friendly:

3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

Data Type Legal Basis
Journey queries (processed via TfL API) Legitimate interest (providing the service you requested)
Analytics data (optional) Consent (you can opt-in or opt-out at any time)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Transport for London (TfL) API

When you search for journeys, your query is sent to TfL's Unified API. TfL may process your IP address and query data according to their privacy policy: TfL Privacy Policy

Data Attribution: Powered by TfL Open Data. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2016. Geomni UK Map data © and database rights 2019.

5.2 Cloudflare

Our website is protected by Cloudflare CDN, which may process your IP address for security and performance purposes. See: Cloudflare Privacy Policy

6. Cookies and Local Storage

6.1 What We Use

Our website uses localStorage (not cookies) to remember your cookie consent preference. This is considered an "essential" technology under PECR as it stores your privacy choice.

6.2 Cookie Categories

Category Purpose Consent Required
Essential Stores your cookie consent preference No (necessary for the website to function)
Analytics Plausible Analytics (cookieless) Yes (opt-in)

6.3 Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences:

7. Data Retention

8. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

Since we don't store personal data or journey queries, most of these rights don't apply. However, you can always opt-out of analytics by declining cookies.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data:

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

11. International Data Transfers

All data processing occurs within the UK. We do not transfer your data outside the UK or EU.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top will be revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Summary of Your Privacy