Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

We are the developers of the KOTBIKE App, designed to help cyclists connect, track rides, and explore new routes.

For any questions regarding this policy, you can contact us at:

• Email: Kotbike1@gmail.com
• Company Name: KOTBIKE
• Country of Operation: Germany, Poland, Netherlands (EU)

2. What Information We Collect

We only collect the following personal data:

• Email Address – provided by you during sign-up or login (e.g., via email authentication or social login).
• Location Data – your current location, only while using the app, to provide features such as ride tracking, route suggestions, and nearby cyclist discovery.

We do not collect or store any other personal information.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide Services – Enable core app functionality like ride tracking, route planning, and location sharing.
• Improve User Experience – Analyze usage patterns to enhance app performance and features.
• Communication – Send updates about app features, policy changes, or important notices.

4. Data Protection

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

• All data is stored securely on encrypted servers
• We limit access to personal data to authorized personnel only
• Regular security audits are conducted to ensure data safety

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data held by us
• Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Object to processing of your personal data
• Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)

To exercise these rights, contact us at Kotbike1@gmail.com.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted.

7. Third-Party Services

Our app may use third-party services that collect information for various purposes. These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your data.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service does not address anyone under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we discover that a child under 16 has provided us with personal data, we will delete that information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated with a new "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.