Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

1. Terms of Service

Welcome to Elevation. By accessing and using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

1.1 Use of Service

Our service provides elevation and route information for travel planning purposes. This information should be used as a guide only and not as the sole means of navigation or travel planning. We are not responsible for any decisions made based on the information provided by our service.

1.2 Accuracy of Information

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability of the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose.

1.3 Limitation of Liability

In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.

1.4 Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of any changes by updating the date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new terms.

2. Privacy Policy

2.1 Information Collection

Our service is designed with privacy in mind. We do not require user accounts and do not store personally identifiable information. We collect the following types of information:

• Route requests (start and end locations) - processed temporarily to generate routes but not permanently stored with identifying information
• System logs - IP addresses and request data may be temporarily stored in system logs for troubleshooting and security purposes
• Anonymous usage statistics - we may collect anonymous aggregate data about how our service is used to improve functionality

2.2 Cookies and Local Storage

We use browser local storage to remember your most recent route preferences. This information is stored on your device only and is not transmitted to our servers. We may use cookies for analytics purposes. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if desired.

2.3 Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for maps, routing, and analytics. These services may collect their own information according to their privacy policies. Our third-party providers include:

• Map and routing providers (which may collect location data when used)
• Analytics services (which collect anonymous usage data)
• Payment processors for donations (which handle financial information according to their own privacy policies)

2.4 Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of any information we temporarily process.

2.5 Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the date at the top of this page.

3. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service or Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@example.com.