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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Introduction

MediaVikings ("we", "us", "our") operates Bikepacking App. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application.

By using Bikepacking App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

1. Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address (for authentication and account recovery)
  • Username (unique identifier, publicly visible)
  • Display name (optional, publicly visible)
  • Bio (optional, publicly visible)
  • Profile picture and cover image (optional, publicly visible)

You can also sign in using Apple Sign In, which may share your name and email based on your Apple ID settings.

2. Location Data

We request access to your device's location to:

  • Show your position on the map
  • Provide navigation assistance during routes
  • Enable location-based searches for nearby points of interest

Location access is only used while the app is in use. We do not track your location in the background. You can deny location access at any time through your device settings—the app will remain functional but with limited location features.

3. Routes and Planning Data

  • Local routes are stored only on your device and are not sent to our servers unless you choose to publish them
  • Published routes include: route title, description, waypoints, coordinates, distance, elevation, photos, highlights, and warnings
  • Published routes are visible to other users and stored securely on our servers

4. Social Content

If you use our social features, we collect:

  • Posts: Text content, photos/videos, location tags, and post tags
  • Comments: On posts and routes
  • Likes and saves: On posts and routes
  • Follows: Who you follow and who follows you
  • POI reviews: Ratings, comments, and photos of points of interest

All social content you create is publicly visible to other users unless otherwise specified.

5. Offline Data

  • Cached map tiles are stored locally on your device for offline use
  • Downloaded POI data for offline regions is stored locally
  • This data never leaves your device

6. Feedback and Suggestions

If you submit feature suggestions or bug reports, we collect the suggestion content, your votes, and comments.

7. Automatically Collected Information

We may collect device type, operating system version, app version, and anonymized crash logs for improving the app.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide the service: Enable account creation, route planning, navigation, and social features
  • Improve the app: Analyze usage patterns and fix bugs (using anonymized data)
  • Enable social features: Allow you to share routes, post updates, and connect with other bikepackers
  • Provide support: Respond to your inquiries and feedback

We do not send marketing emails.

Data Storage and Security

Cloud Storage

Your account data, published routes, and social content are stored securely using Supabase, a trusted cloud platform with:

  • Encrypted data transmission (TLS/SSL)
  • Row Level Security (RLS) policies ensuring you can only access your own private data
  • Secure authentication with industry-standard practices
  • Data centers located in the European Union

Local Storage

Routes you create but don't publish remain on your device only. We cannot access this data.

Passwords

We never store your password in plain text. Authentication is handled securely through Supabase Auth or Apple Sign In.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

ServicePurposeData Shared
SupabaseBackend, authentication, storageAccount data, published content
OpenStreetMap (Nominatim)Place search/geocodingSearch queries
OpenStreetMap (Overpass API)Points of interest dataMap region coordinates
BRouterBicycle route calculationWaypoint coordinates
AppleSign In, subscriptionsAs per Apple's policies
Map tile providersMap display (CycloSM, OpenTopoMap)Viewed map regions

We do not sell your personal data to any third parties.

Your Rights

Access and Update Your Data

You can view and edit your profile, posts, routes, and other content directly in the app.

Delete Your Data

You can delete your account directly from the app settings. This will permanently remove:

  • Your profile and account information
  • All your posts and comments
  • All your published routes
  • All your likes, saves, and follows
  • All your POI reviews

Locally stored routes on your device are not affected by account deletion and must be deleted separately.

If you need assistance with data deletion, please contact us.

Export Your Data

You can export your routes as GPX files for use in other applications.

Withdraw Consent

You can revoke location access at any time through your device settings.

Data Retention

  • Active accounts: Your data is retained while your account is active
  • Deleted accounts: Data is permanently deleted when you delete your account
  • Cached data: Local caches (map tiles, offline data) can be cleared manually in the app

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app. Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

MediaVikings

Natskyggevej 18

8920 Randers NV, Denmark

CVR: DK43433547

Email: jgh@mediavikings.dk

This policy is effective as of January 2026.