Privacy Policy for Cicleta
Effective Date: January 6, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Cicleta ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application for accessing Madrid's public bike-sharing system (BiciMad). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
- Username: You may optionally provide a username which is stored locally on your device to personalize your experience.
- Favorite Stations: When you mark bike stations as favorites, this information is stored locally on your device.
Information Collected Automatically
- Location Data: We collect precise location data (GPS) and coarse location data when you use the app. This is used to:
- Show your current location on the map
- Calculate distances to nearby bike stations
- Sort stations by proximity to your location
- Enable location-based search features
- Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers through our analytics services.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the app, including:
- Screen views and navigation patterns
- Search queries for locations
- Favorite station interactions
- App crashes and performance data
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our service
- Show you nearby bike stations and their availability
- Enable navigation and distance calculations
- Save your favorite stations for quick access
- Improve app performance and fix bugs
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Respond to user inquiries and support requests
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
Google Services
BiciMad API
We connect to the official BiciMad Open API (EMT Madrid) to retrieve real-time information about bike station availability. This connection does not transmit any of your personal data to BiciMad.
Data Storage and Security
- Local Storage: Your username and favorite stations are stored locally on your device using Android SharedPreferences.
- Cache: Station data is temporarily cached on your device for offline access and improved performance.
- Data Backup: Your data may be included in Android's automatic backup service, except for cache files and certain preference files.
- Security: We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal processes.
- Analytics Providers: Anonymous usage data is shared with Google Analytics as described above.
Your Rights and Choices
- Location Permissions: You can enable or disable location access through your device's settings. Note that disabling location access will limit app functionality.
- Notification Permissions: For Android 13 and above, you can control notification permissions through your device settings.
- Clear Data: You can clear all app data, including favorites and cached information, through your device's application settings.
- Analytics Opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by enabling "Opt out of Ads Personalization" in your device's Google settings.
Children's Privacy
Our app does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide you with our service:
- Local data (username, favorites) remains on your device until you delete the app or clear app data
- Cached station data is periodically refreshed and old data is automatically removed
- Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics' data retention policies
International Users
This app is designed for use in Madrid, Spain. If you access the app from outside Spain, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Spain where our servers are located and our services operate.