Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to RailSpotter ("we," "us," or "our"). We operate railspotter.app and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.

2. Information We Collect

• Account information: name, email address, and profile picture when you register.
• User content: locomotive sighting photos, notes, locations (GPS coordinates), and comments you submit.
• Usage data: pages visited, features used, and interactions within the app.
• Device information: browser type, operating system, and IP address.
• Payment information: processed securely by Stripe; we do not store card details.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve the RailSpotter platform and features.
• To verify locomotive sightings using AI and award points.
• To communicate with you about your account, updates, and support.
• To display community sightings and leaderboards.
• To process subscription payments.
• To analyze usage trends and improve user experience.

4. Cookies & Advertising

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. We may use Google AdSense to display ads. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites on the internet.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info/choices.

For more information on how Google uses data when you use our site, visit: How Google uses data from sites that use our services.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service providers (e.g., Stripe for payments, hosting providers) who assist in operating the platform under confidentiality agreements.
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights.
• Other users for public features like sighting feeds and leaderboards (only information you choose to make public).

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time via your Profile settings.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data; object to or restrict processing; and data portability. To exercise these rights, contact us at support@railspotter.app.

8. Children's Privacy

RailSpotter is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: support@railspotter.app