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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 16, 2025

At CommuteGraph, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

Information We Collect

Demo Usage

The demo does not use accounts or payments. We do not collect your name, email, or payment information. Depending on how the site is configured, we may collect:

  • Analytics data (e.g. page views) if analytics are enabled
  • Technical logs (e.g. errors) for operation of the site

Data stored locally in your browser:

  • Theme preference (light/dark) and UI settings
  • The sample you last viewed and related UI state

Local browser data is not transmitted to our servers and may be lost if you clear your browser data or cookies.

Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies for theme preferences and essential site operation. The demo does not use authentication or session cookies for sign-in.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain the CommuteGraph demo
  • Improve the site and fix issues
  • Comply with legal obligations

Data Storage

The demo does not store personal account or payment data. Any data that is stored on servers (e.g. for hosting or analytics) uses encrypted transmission (TLS/SSL) and standard security practices.

Third-Party Services

We share data with the following third-party services to provide our functionality:

MapTiler

Used for map tile rendering and visualization. Subject to MapTiler's Privacy Policy.

Vercel (if applicable)

The site may be hosted on Vercel. Analytics, if enabled, are subject to Vercel's and the respective providers' policies.

Your Rights

Under GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), and other privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
  • Opt-out: Opt out of non-essential data processing
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at walshf@oregonstate.edu

Data Retention

We do not retain account or payment data. Any analytics or technical logs are kept only as long as needed for operating the site.

Children's Privacy

CommuteGraph is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

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. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this 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 "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: