Effective Date: March 2025
1. Introduction
APEX TRACKER ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and application (the "Service").
This Privacy Policy is designed in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and other applicable Philippine data protection laws.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, and other profile information.
- Communication Data: When you contact us, we collect the content of your messages and any attachments.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Browser and Device Information: We collect information about your device, browser type, operating system, and IP address.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Service, including pages visited, time spent, and features used.
- Cookies and Local Storage: We use cookies and browser local storage to cache API responses and improve performance. This data is stored locally on your device.
- Location Data: We may collect general location information based on IP address for analytics purposes.
2.3 Third-Party Data
- Ergast F1 API: We retrieve Formula 1 race schedules, results, and driver standings from the Ergast F1 API.
- OpenF1 API: We retrieve driver headshots and team color information from the OpenF1 API.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
- To personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests
- To communicate with you about updates, features, and changes to our Service
- To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities for security and fraud prevention
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service, including:
- Vercel: Our hosting provider. Data is processed according to Vercel's privacy policy.
- Ergast F1 API: We send requests to retrieve F1 data. Refer to their privacy practices.
- OpenF1 API: We send requests to retrieve driver and team data. Refer to their privacy practices.
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- Prevent fraud or security issues
4.3 Business Transfers
If APEX TRACKER is involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:
- Cached API Data: Stored locally on your device with configurable TTLs (4 hours for schedules/standings, 7 days for driver images, 30 days for historical results). You can clear this data anytime by clearing your browser's local storage.
- Account Information: Retained for the duration of your account and for a reasonable period afterward for legal and business purposes.
- Usage Analytics: Retained for up to 12 months.
6. Your Rights Under Philippine Data Protection Law
Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request access to your personal data and information about how it is processed.
- Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
7. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information and terminate the child's account.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your home country. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside of the Philippines.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites and services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services before providing your information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our Service after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Data Protection Officer & Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@apextracker.dev
- GitHub: rssllssn
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines if you believe your rights have been violated.
Last Updated: March 2025