RoadMates (USA) - Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 16, 2025

1. Introduction

RoadMates (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights regarding your data. It applies to all users of our mobile application (“Cyclora”).

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate RoadMates effectively:

2.1 Profile Information

  • Username, gender, profile photo(s), bio, shared meetup photos.

2.2 User Interactions

  • Messages, likes, blocks, reports.

2.3 Technical Information

  • Firebase IDs, device identifiers (e.g. Advertising ID, AppCheck token), login logs, usage preferences, crash reports.

2.4 Permissions

  • Photos only explicitly selected by you for upload.

  • Notifications (likes, messages) with your permission.

3. How We Use Information

Consistent with mobile app best practices Termly+1Termly+1TermsFeed+1RoadMatesmawalls.lp1.co+1, we use data to:

  • Create and display your profile.

  • Facilitate user interactions (matchmaking, messaging).

  • Moderate content and process reports.

  • Secure app integrity (via Firebase AppCheck).

  • Analyze app performance and crash metrics.

  • Display targeted banner or rewarded ads via Google Ads.

4. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services

We do not sell personal data. We only share with service providers needed to run the app:

  • Google Firebase (data storage via Firestore/Storage)

  • Google Ads (for displaying targeted ads using Advertising IDs or location)

  • Google Authentication (Google Sign-In)

These providers adhere to their own policies. You can find more in our Terms and your app permissions.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use Analytics, Crashlytics, and Ads SDKs which rely on mobile identifiers, not browser cookies. This aligns with iOS and Android legal requirements privacypolicies.com.

6. Data Retention

  • Active Users: Stored until account deletion.

  • Deleted Accounts: Immediate deletion from database and storage.

  • Inactivity: Data retained until or unless account deletion is requested.

7. Your Rights

In line with CCPA/CPRA and CalOPPA Link Cyclery+1cytel.com+1TermsFeed+6Termly+6Termly+6, U.S. residents have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete personal data.

  • Request data portability.

  • Opt-out of targeted advertising (via device settings or Ads Settings).

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

8. Children’s Privacy

RoadMates is strictly for users 18+. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If discovered, we will delete any such data and report abuse to authorities privacypolicies.com+5gettysburgfoundation.org+5clora.com+5cyclomedia.comiubenda+15TermsFeed+15Termly+15.

9. Security

We implement technical measures to protect data:

  • Secure storage on Firebase.

  • AppCheck for backend access.

  • Authentication via Google Sign-In only.

  • Encryption in transit and at rest (handled by Firebase).

10. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred, stored, and processed in the United States (via Firebase servers), even if you’re located elsewhere. Such transfers comply with privacy regulations Termly+15Termly+15cyklorama.com.pl+15cyclecityltd.com+1cyclomedia.com+1gettysburgfoundation.org.

11. Changes to this Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be dated at the top and significant changes will be communicated within the app. Continued use implies acceptance.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights:
Email: lauexmachina@gmail.com
Hosting Provider Address (for compliance purposes):
Hostinger International Ltd
61 Lordou Vironos Street, 6023 Larnaca, Cyprus