Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Introduction

TPV Career Mode ("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 services.

By using TPV Career Mode, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

Race Results Data

We collect and process your race performance data from TrainingPeaks Virtual events, including:

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our site:

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Core Functionality

Service Improvement

Communication

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We Do NOT Share Your Data

Your personal information will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes. We are committed to keeping your data private and secure.

Limited Data Sharing

We only share your data in the following specific circumstances:

Service Providers

We use trusted third-party services to operate our website:

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Public Information

The following information is publicly visible on the site:

Your email address and TrainingPeaks Virtual UID are kept private and never displayed publicly.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Data Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access and Correction

You can view and update your account information at any time through your profile page.

Data Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your account and associated data. To delete your account:

Data Export

You can request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format. Contact us to request your data export.

Opt-Out

You can opt out of non-essential communications at any time.

Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies required for the website to function properly:

Analytics

We may use analytics tools to understand how users interact with our site. This helps us improve the user experience. You can disable analytics tracking through your browser settings.

Third-Party Cookies

Google Sign-In and Firebase may set their own cookies. These are governed by Google's privacy policy.

Children's Privacy

TPV Career Mode is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

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 TPV Career Mode, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

We use Firebase (Google Cloud Platform) for data storage, which has data centers worldwide. Google implements appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. Specifically:

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including TrainingPeaks Virtual. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Your continued use of TPV Career Mode after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Your California Privacy Rights

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

Note: We do not sell your personal information.

European Users (GDPR)

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

Contact Us

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

Email: [Your contact email - to be added]

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

Summary - Your Privacy Matters

In plain English: We only use your data to run TPV Career Mode. We don't sell it, we don't spam you, and we don't share it with third parties for marketing. Your race results are used to calculate your career progression, and that's it. If you want your data deleted, just ask.