Privacy Policy for BicycleCareLog

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Account Information: When you create an account, we may collect your email address and chosen username.
• Profile Data: Optional profile information such as your name and cycling preferences.
• Contact Information: If you contact our support team, we collect the information you provide in your communications.

Bicycle and Maintenance Data

• Bicycle Information: Details about your bicycles including make, model, year, and custom notes.
• Maintenance Records: Service dates, maintenance types, costs, notes, and photos you choose to log.
• Usage Patterns: How you interact with the app to improve our services.

Technical Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and app version.
• Usage Analytics: App performance data and crash reports to improve functionality.
• Location Data: Only if you explicitly grant permission for location-based features.

Advertising Information

• Device Identifiers: Device ID, advertising ID (such as Google Advertising ID), and IP address.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with advertisements in the app.
• Location Data: General location information (if applicable) for ad personalization purposes.

How We Use Your Information

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain the BicycleCareLog app functionality.
• Data Synchronization: To sync your data across your devices securely.
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance.
• App Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve app features and performance.
• Communication: To send important updates about the app (with your consent for marketing communications).

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security measures. We use reputable cloud service providers with robust security infrastructure. Your maintenance data is encrypted both in transit and at rest.

• All data transmission uses SSL/TLS encryption
• Data is stored in secure, encrypted databases
• Access to your data is strictly limited to authorized personnel
• Regular security audits and updates are performed

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share limited data in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate the app (cloud storage, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition (users will be notified)

Advertising and Google AdMob

Our app uses Google AdMob to serve advertisements. AdMob is Google's mobile advertising platform that helps us provide you with relevant ads while supporting the app's development and maintenance.

What Data AdMob Collects

When you use BicycleCareLog, AdMob may collect and process the following information:

• Device Identifiers: Device ID, advertising ID (Google Advertising ID or Apple's IDFA), and IP address
• Location Information: General location data (approximate location based on IP address or GPS if permission is granted)
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with advertisements, including ad views, clicks, and conversions
• Technical Information: Device type, operating system, app version, and browser information
• Ad Interaction Data: Information about advertisements you view or interact with

How AdMob Uses Your Data

AdMob uses the collected data to:

• Personalized Advertising: Show you ads that are relevant to your interests based on your device and usage patterns
• Ad Analytics: Measure ad performance, prevent fraud, and improve ad relevance
• Ad Targeting: Match you with advertisers who may have products or services of interest to you

Your Advertising Controls

You have control over personalized advertising:

• Device Settings: You can opt out of personalized ads through your device settings:
  • Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Reset advertising ID or Opt out of Ads Personalization
  • iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising → turn off "Personalized Ads"
• Google Privacy Controls: Visit Google's Privacy Policy and Google's Ad Settings to manage your ad preferences
• AdMob Opt-Out: You can learn more about AdMob's data practices and opt-out options at Google AdMob's Help Center

Note: Even if you opt out of personalized ads, you will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

Google's Policies

AdMob is operated by Google LLC. For detailed information about how Google handles your data, please review:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Google Terms of Service
• Google AdMob Privacy Information

Your Rights and Choices

• Access: You can view and export your data through the app settings
• Correction: You can edit or update your information at any time
• Deletion: You can delete your account and all associated data
• Data Portability: You can export your maintenance data in standard formats
• Opt-out: You can disable analytics and marketing communications
• Advertising Opt-out: You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings or Google's Ad Settings (see "Advertising and Google AdMob" section below)

Children's Privacy

BicycleCareLog is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

International Users and Data Protection Rights

If you are using BicycleCareLog from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using the app, you consent to this transfer.

GDPR (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing, including profiling for advertising purposes
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

For advertising-related data processed by Google AdMob, you can manage your preferences through Google's Ad Settings and your device settings as described above.

CCPA (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• The right to delete personal information held by us and our service providers
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

We do not sell your personal information. However, Google AdMob may use your advertising ID and related data as described in their privacy policy. You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings and Google's Ad Settings as mentioned above.

Other Regional Laws

We respect your privacy rights under applicable laws in your jurisdiction. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@verilune.com.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes through the app or via email. Your continued use of BicycleCareLog after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: