Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 4, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Motoristi.EU ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, display name, password (encrypted)
• Profile Information: Motorcycle brand, model, year, avatar photo
• User Content: Chat messages, forum posts, ride tracks, photos
• Communication: Support requests, feedback

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Location Data: GPS coordinates (only when using location features)
• Cookies: Session cookies, preference cookies (see Cookie Policy)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing and maintaining our services
• User authentication and account management
• Enabling community features (chat, forum, events)
• Displaying ride statistics and maps
• Sending important notifications and updates
• Improving our website and user experience
• Analyzing usage patterns and trends
• Preventing fraud and ensuring security

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We DO NOT sell your personal information.

We may share your information only in these cases:

• With Other Users: Your display name, avatar, and public profile information are visible to other community members
• Service Providers: Hosting providers, email services (with data processing agreements)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• With Your Consent: Any other disclosure will require your explicit permission

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Password hashing using bcrypt
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure database storage

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your data
• Restriction: Request limitation of data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@motoristi.eu

7. Data Retention

• Active Accounts: Data retained while account is active
• Deleted Accounts: Data anonymized or deleted within 30 days
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer for compliance
• Backups: Data in backups deleted within 90 days

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data is stored on servers located in the European Union. If data is transferred outside the EU, we ensure adequate protection through:

• EU-approved Standard Contractual Clauses
• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
• Other appropriate safeguards

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via:

• Email notification to registered users
• Prominent notice on our website
• Updated "Last Modified" date at the top

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests:

• Email: privacy@motoristi.eu
• Data Protection Officer: dpo@motoristi.eu
• Mailing Address: Motoristi.EU, Sofia, Bulgaria

12. Cookie Policy

For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

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