Privacy Policy for the Sole Power Mobile App

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Sole Power mobile application ("App"). Sole Power is the green commuting challenge for Eagle County, Colorado and is administered by the Town of Vail. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App. By using the App, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: Name, email address, and other identifiers you provide when registering.
• Usage Data: Information about your interactions with the App, including time spent, features used, and engagement metrics.
• Location Data: If you grant permission, we may collect your location data to track your commuting activities. This is necessary to have turned on in order to use the automatic trip tracking function of the App.
• Device Information: Your device’s model, operating system, and unique identifiers for analytics and functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Facilitate participation in Sole Power.
• Track and analyze commuting data for challenges and leaderboards.
• Improve and personalize user experience.
• Send notifications, updates, or promotional materials (with user consent).
• Maintain security and prevent fraudulent activities.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following cases:

• With Service Providers: Third-party vendors assisting in analytics, hosting, or customer support.
• For Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• With Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your data with others.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

7. Your Rights and Choices

• Access, update, or delete your personal information.
• Withdraw consent for certain data collection practices.
• Disable location tracking via device settings.
• Opt out of promotional communications.

8. Third-Party Links

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so we encourage you to review their policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Access or use of the Service is not intended for children unless their use is directly authorized by their parent, guardian or another authorized adult who agrees to be bound by the App Terms and Services. For purposes of these Terms, a child is a person under the age of 18. The App is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 who are not directly authorized by their parent, guardian or another authorized adult to access or use this App.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the updated policy within the App.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: solepower@vail.gov.