Privacy Policy

1. Data Collection

When you create a Dwellroad account, we collect the following information:

• Name and email address (required for account creation)
• Profile information you choose to provide (bio, location, avatar)
• Vehicle information you add to the platform
• Content you post, including photos, comments, and forum posts
• Usage data such as pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns
• Device information including browser type, operating system, and IP address

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Dwellroad platform
• Personalize your experience and show relevant content
• Process daily elections and display voting results
• Send notifications about activity on your content and vehicles
• Communicate important updates about the Service
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues

3. Cookies & Tracking

Dwellroad uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in and remember your preferences
• Understand how you use the platform to improve our features
• Protect against unauthorized access to your account

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some functionality of the Service.

4. Third-Party Services

We may share limited information with trusted third parties for:

• Hosting and infrastructure services
• Email delivery for transactional notifications
• Analytics to improve platform performance

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not share your data with advertisers.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Object to processing of your data for certain purposes

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our contact page.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain certain information. Anonymized usage data may be retained for analytical purposes.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest, regular security audits, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Children's Privacy

Dwellroad is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the platform or sending an email. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at our contact page.