Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 12, 2026

OpenBikeControl UG (haftungsbeschränkt) ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and mobile applications.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us:

• Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.

1.2 Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be clear about what we do NOT collect:

• We do not use cookies or tracking technologies
• We do not use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics)
• We do not collect usage data, browsing behavior, or device information
• We do not collect IP addresses or location data
• We do not track you across websites or services

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the email addresses we collect solely for the following purpose:

• To send you newsletter updates about OpenBikeControl protocol developments, announcements, and related news

We will never use your email address for any other purpose without your explicit consent.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT share, sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties.

We may only disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

4. Data Retention

We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email we send you, or by contacting us directly. Upon unsubscription, your email address will be removed from our mailing list.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your personal information to another service
• Withdraw Consent: Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at jonas@openbikecontrol.org

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Union). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

9. Changes to This Privacy 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

11. GDPR Compliance (For EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• The right to access, update, or delete your personal information
• The right to rectification if your information is inaccurate or incomplete
• The right to object to our processing of your personal information
• The right to request restriction of processing of your personal information
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

Our legal basis for collecting and using your email address is your consent, which you provide when subscribing to our newsletter.

12. CCPA Privacy Rights (For California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• The right to delete personal information we have collected from you
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights