Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 28, 2026

At PaperlessPrep, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what data we collect (spoiler: almost none), how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.

The Short Version

What Data We Collect

Checklist Progress (localStorage)

When you check off items on our checklists, that progress is saved using your browser's localStorage feature. This data:

Example: If you check off "Passport" on the Two-Week Trip checklist, a key-value pair like twoWeekList-Travel Essentials-0: true is stored in your browser's localStorage.

Server Logs (Standard Web Hosting)

Like all websites, our hosting provider may collect standard server logs, which can include:

These logs are used for technical purposes (troubleshooting, security) and are not actively analyzed or used for tracking individual users.

What We Don't Collect

Cookies

Current Status: PaperlessPrep does not set any cookies at this time.

Future Changes: If we introduce advertising (such as Google AdSense) in the future, third-party cookies may be set by those services. We will update this policy and provide notice if that changes.

What About localStorage?

localStorage is not a cookie. It's a browser feature that stores data on your device without expiration. Unlike cookies:

You can clear your localStorage data at any time through your browser settings or by using the "Clear checklist" button on any checklist page.

Third-Party Services

Current Status

PaperlessPrep is currently a self-contained static website. We do not use third-party services for analytics, advertising, or functionality.

Future Advertising

To support hosting costs, we may introduce optional advertising in the future (such as Google AdSense). If we do:

Relevant third-party privacy policies would include:

Your Rights

Right to Access

Since all your data is stored locally on your device, you have complete access to it. You can:

Right to Delete

You can delete your checklist data at any time by:

Right to Port Data

Your data is stored in simple key-value pairs in localStorage, making it easy to export manually if needed. However, since the data is minimal (just checkbox states), there's little practical value in exporting it.

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union:

If we introduce advertising in the future, we will ensure compliance with GDPR requirements, including providing cookie consent options for EU users.

CCPA Compliance (California Users)

If you are a California resident:

Children's Privacy

PaperlessPrep is a general-audience website. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. Since we don't collect personal information at all, this is not a significant concern, but we want to be clear about our position.

Security

Since your data is stored locally on your device and never transmitted to our servers, the security of your checklist data depends on:

We serve our website over HTTPS to ensure the site content itself is delivered securely.

Data Retention

We don't retain any data because we don't collect any. Your localStorage data persists on your device until:

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy as our service evolves. Significant changes (such as introducing advertising) will be communicated clearly on the website with advance notice.

We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page whenever changes are made.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us:

Email: hello@paperlessprep.com

Summary

PaperlessPrep is designed with privacy as a core principle. We don't collect your data because we don't need to. Your checklist progress lives on your device, under your control. We believe this is the right approach for a simple, practical tool like ours.

If you have any questions, we're always happy to hear from you.