Subway Saves

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 24, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to SubwaySaves ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services (collectively, the "Service").

By using SubwaySaves, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect the following personal information when you create an account and use our Service:

  • Email Address: Used for account creation, authentication, and communication
  • Username: Your chosen display name on the platform
  • Password: Stored securely using industry-standard encryption

2.2 User-Generated Content

When you use our Service, we collect:

  • Uploaded Save Files: Transit system map files you upload to our platform
  • Map Metadata: Titles, descriptions, and other information you provide about your uploads
  • User Activity: Views, downloads, and interactions with content on the platform

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Service:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address for security and analytics purposes
  • Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
  • Account Management: To create and manage your user account
  • Communication: To send you updates, security alerts, and support messages
  • Content Display: To display your uploaded content to other users
  • Analytics: To understand how users interact with our Service using Vercel Analytics
  • Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Public Content

Content you upload to SubwaySaves (save files, titles, descriptions) is publicly accessible to all users of the Service. Your username will be displayed alongside your uploaded content.

4.2 Service Providers

We use third-party service providers to support our Service:

  • Supabase: Database and authentication services
  • Vercel: Hosting and analytics
  • Cloudflare R2: File storage for uploaded save files

These providers have access to your information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect it.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4.4 Business Transfers

If SubwaySaves is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information and uploaded content until you request account deletion. To delete your account and all associated data, please contact us at support@subwaysaves.com.

After account deletion, we will remove your personal information and content from our active databases. However, some information may be retained in backup systems for a limited period for legal and security purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication protocols
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal information
  • Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@subwaysaves.com.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at legal@subwaysaves.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device.

We use cookies for:

  • Authentication and session management
  • Remembering your preferences
  • Analytics and performance monitoring (Vercel Analytics)

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

12. Changes to This 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 "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

13. Contact Us

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

14. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.