Moto Routes — moto-routes.eu

1. Introduction

MotoRoutes (moto-routes.eu) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our community motorcycle route-sharing platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account information: Name, email address, and password when you register
Profile information: Optional bio, avatar, and country
Route data: GPX files, route descriptions, photos, ratings, and comments you upload
Planner data: Routes you create using our route planner tool

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage data: Pages visited, routes viewed, features used
Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
IP address: Used for security, rate limiting, and general geographic analytics
Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preferences (see Section 6)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide and maintain the MotoRoutes platform
Authenticate your account and manage your session
Display your routes, ratings, and comments to the community
Enable route planning, saving, and GPX export features
Protect GPX files and track unauthorized redistribution (download watermarking)
Prevent abuse through rate limiting and security monitoring
Improve the platform based on usage patterns
Communicate important updates about the service

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your information may be shared in the following limited cases:

Public profile: Your username, avatar, and country are visible to other users alongside your routes and comments
Community content: Routes, photos, ratings, and comments you post are visible to all visitors
GPX watermarking: Your username is embedded in GPX files you download to prevent unauthorized redistribution
Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
Service providers: We may use third-party services for hosting, analytics, and email delivery; these providers are bound by confidentiality agreements

5. Third-Party Services

MotoRoutes uses the following third-party services:

Mapy.cz: Map tiles for displaying maps (subject to Mapy.cz terms)
OpenStreetMap Nominatim: Place search functionality (subject to OSM privacy policy)
OSRM: Road-snapping for route planning (open-source routing service)

These services may collect your IP address and usage data according to their own privacy policies.

6. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential cookies: Required for authentication and session management. These cannot be disabled.
Preference cookies: Store your settings such as dark/light mode preference.

We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

Encrypted password storage (bcrypt hashing)
HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
Rate limiting to prevent abuse
Regular security reviews

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
Erasure: Request deletion of your account and personal data
Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your data
Objection: Object to processing of your personal data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@moto-routes.eu. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account:

Your personal profile information will be removed
Your routes may be anonymized and retained for community benefit (with your name removed)
Comments and ratings may be anonymized

10. Children's Privacy

MotoRoutes is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the platform. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: info@moto-routes.eu
Website: moto-routes.eu