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.
When you create an account, we collect:
You can also sign in using Apple Sign In, which may share your name and email based on your Apple ID settings.
We request access to your device's location to:
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.
If you use our social features, we collect:
All social content you create is publicly visible to other users unless otherwise specified.
If you submit feature suggestions or bug reports, we collect the suggestion content, your votes, and comments.
We may collect device type, operating system version, app version, and anonymized crash logs for improving the app.
We use your information to:
We do not send marketing emails.
Your account data, published routes, and social content are stored securely using Supabase, a trusted cloud platform with:
Routes you create but don't publish remain on your device only. We cannot access this data.
We never store your password in plain text. Authentication is handled securely through Supabase Auth or Apple Sign In.
We use the following third-party services:
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase | Backend, authentication, storage | Account data, published content |
| OpenStreetMap (Nominatim) | Place search/geocoding | Search queries |
| OpenStreetMap (Overpass API) | Points of interest data | Map region coordinates |
| BRouter | Bicycle route calculation | Waypoint coordinates |
| Apple | Sign In, subscriptions | As per Apple's policies |
| Map tile providers | Map display (CycloSM, OpenTopoMap) | Viewed map regions |
We do not sell your personal data to any third parties.
You can view and edit your profile, posts, routes, and other content directly in the app.
You can delete your account directly from the app settings. This will permanently remove:
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.
You can export your routes as GPX files for use in other applications.
You can revoke location access at any time through your device settings.
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.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
This policy is effective as of January 2026.