Your Privacy Matters
Dress My Ride is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our cycling outfit recommendation service.
Location Data
What location data we collect:
- City names you enter manually in the location input field
- GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude) if you choose to use "Use My Location"
- Location names derived from reverse geocoding of your coordinates
How we use location data:
- To fetch current weather conditions for your area
- To provide personalized cycling outfit recommendations
- Location data is processed in real-time and is not stored permanently
Location data sharing:
- Your location is shared with weather API services to retrieve current conditions
- We use Open-Meteo API and reverse geocoding services (BigDataCloud, OpenStreetMap Nominatim)
- Location data is never sold or shared for marketing purposes
Weather and Usage Data
Data we collect:
- Weather information fetched for your location (temperature, conditions, etc.)
- Your ride type selections (road cycling, mountain biking, etc.)
- Distance preferences when enabled
- Basic usage analytics (page visits, feature usage)
How we use this data:
- To generate personalized outfit recommendations
- To improve our recommendation algorithms
- To understand how users interact with our service
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Open-Meteo API: Weather data retrieval (privacy-friendly, no API key required)
- BigDataCloud & OpenStreetMap Nominatim: Reverse geocoding services
- Google Analytics: Usage analytics and website performance
Each service has their own privacy policies that govern how they handle data. We chose privacy-focused services where possible.
Data Storage and Security
- Most data is processed in real-time and not permanently stored
- We use HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- No personal accounts or user profiles are created
- No credit card or payment information is collected
Your Rights
- You can use our service without providing location data (manual entry only)
- You can clear your browser data at any time
- You can contact us with questions about data handling
Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through our website or email us at [email protected]