🔒 Privacy-First Architecture

Drivelogue maintains transparent data practices. We collect minimal analytics data to improve user experience while ensuring all HOS calculations execute locally on your device. Your personal information and compliance data remain private.

1. Information We Collect

Drivelogue collects the following information:

• Analytics Data - Aggregated, anonymized usage statistics via Google Analytics (page views, session duration, device type, geographic region)
• Search Console Data - Search query performance and indexing metrics via Google Search Console
• Local Storage - Calculation history stored only on your device (up to 10 entries, auto-deleted after 7 days)

We do NOT collect: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, location data, ELD information, or any personally identifiable information (PII).

2. Google Analytics Usage

Drivelogue uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users interact with our website.

Information collected via Google Analytics includes:

• IP address (anonymized)
• Device type and browser information
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referral source (how you arrived at Drivelogue)
• Geographic region (country/city level, not precise location)
• Interaction events (button clicks, calculator usage)

We do NOT track: Individual user identities, HOS calculation inputs, compliance status, or any personal data entered into calculators.

For more information about Google Analytics privacy practices, visit: Google Privacy Policy

3. Google Search Console

Drivelogue uses Google Search Console to monitor website performance in Google Search results. This tool provides:

• Search query data (what terms users search to find Drivelogue)
• Click-through rates and impressions
• Indexing status and crawl errors
• Mobile usability reports

This data remains aggregated and anonymized. We cannot identify individual users through Search Console.

4. Local Calculations & Data Storage

All HOS compliance calculations execute locally on your device:

• No calculation data transmits to any server
• Calculation history stores only in your browser's localStorage
• History auto-deletes after 7 days
• Users can manually clear history anytime via the "Clear" button
• Service Worker caches only app files (HTML, CSS, JS, icons) for offline functionality

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Drivelogue uses the following cookies:

• Google Analytics Cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat) - For anonymized usage analytics
• PWA Cache - Service Worker caches app files for offline functionality
• localStorage - Stores calculation history locally (user-controllable)

How to manage cookies: Users can disable cookies through browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some functionality including analytics and offline capabilities.

6. Third-Party Links Disclosure

The application includes affiliate links to Amazon products (e.g., truck mattresses, seat cushions). When users click these links:

• Users leave Drivelogue and navigate to Amazon.com
• Amazon may set cookies and track activity on their platform
• Drivelogue may earn a commission at no additional cost to users
• Affiliate revenue supports ongoing Drivelogue development

Drivelogue does not control Amazon's privacy practices. Users should review Amazon's privacy policy separately.

7. Data Security

Drivelogue implements appropriate security measures:

• HTTPS encryption for all website communications
• No server-side storage of user data
• Local calculations prevent data interception
• Regular security updates to app dependencies

8. Children's Privacy

Drivelogue targets professional commercial motor vehicle operators and is not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions).

Since we collect minimal analytics data, we do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will delete such information.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Access - Request information about data we collect
• Deletion - Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
• Opt-Out - Disable analytics cookies via browser settings
• Portability - Export your calculation history (stored locally)

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@drivelogue.com

10. Policy Modifications

Drivelogue may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When updates occur:

• We post the updated policy on this page
• We update the "Last Updated" date
• We notify users via the application if changes prove significant

We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically for changes.

11. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us:

🛡️ Our Privacy Promise

We developed Drivelogue because commercial drivers deserve tools that respect their privacy. We collect only essential analytics to improve our service. Your HOS calculations and personal data remain yours alone. We will never sell, share, or misuse your information. This constitutes our commitment.