Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 25. March 2025

Thank you for using Geer. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our app and services.

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1. Who We Are

Geer is a cycling component tracking app. We help riders monitor wear on their bike parts using data from Strava. For data protection purposes, we are the "data controller" of your personal information under applicable laws.

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2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following personal data:

  • Strava account data: including your bikes, bike activity IDs, and authentication tokens.
  • Email address (optional): if you opt in for email notifications.
  • Device identifiers and cookies: to improve app performance and security.

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3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To sync and display your Strava bikes and activities.
  • To calculate and notify you about wear and service intervals for your bike components.
  • To send maintenance reminders via email (if you opt in).
  • To monitor app performance, error tracking, and usage analytics.
  • To process payments and manage subscriptions (if applicable).

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4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), when you connect your Strava account or opt in for emails.
  • Contract performance (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR), for providing core app functionality.
  • Our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR), for analytics, monitoring, and fraud prevention.

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5. Email Notifications

If you opt in to receive email notifications, we:

  • Collect and store your email address.
  • Use a double opt-in process to confirm your consent.
  • Send only maintenance-related emails.

You can withdraw your consent anytime in the app settings.

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6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your data. We only share it with trusted service providers, strictly for the following purposes:

  • Mailgun – for sending email notifications.
  • Plausible – privacy-friendly analytics (no cookies or personal tracking).
  • Sentry – error monitoring and crash reports.
  • Grafana – server performance monitoring.
  • Stripe – secure payment processing.
  • Strava – to access your activity and bike data (with your permission).

All third-party providers are subject to strict data protection agreements.

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7. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may process data outside the EU (e.g. in the US). Where applicable, we use standard contractual clauses to ensure your data remains protected.

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8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

  • For core app functionality
  • For your active subscription (if applicable)
  • Or until you delete your account or withdraw consent

You can delete your account and all associated data by contacting us at support@geer.bike.

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9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct or delete your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to processing in certain cases
  • File a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at support@geer.bike.

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We’ll notify you of any significant changes via the app or email.

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11. Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy, contact us at support@geer.bike.

Thank you for trusting Geer with your data. We’re committed to keeping it safe.

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