Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 1, 2026 · Last Updated: October 2, 2026
Classic Car Show Finder ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Classic Car Show Finder mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our App.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, display name, and optional profile photo.
Location Data: With your permission, we access your device's location to show nearby events and enable GPS-verified check-ins. Location data is used in real time and is not stored on our servers beyond what is needed for check-in verification.
Usage Data: We collect anonymized analytics about how you use the App, including events viewed, searches performed, and features used. This helps us improve the App experience.
User-Generated Content: Reviews, ratings, photos, and event tags you submit are stored and displayed publicly within the App.
Device Information: We may collect device type, operating system version, and a push notification token if you opt in to notifications.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and personalize the App experience (nearby events, favorites, reviews)
- To enable GPS-verified event check-ins and dash plaque tracking
- To send push notifications about events you're attending (Pit Pass and Event Pro subscribers only)
- To compute leaderboard rankings and award badges within the Evolution System
- To display ads to free-tier users (ad-free experience available with Pit Pass or Event Pro)
- To improve the App through anonymized usage analytics
- To respond to support requests
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these limited cases:
- Public Content: Your display name, profile photo, reviews, ratings, photos, tier title, and badges are visible to other App users.
- Service Providers: We use Firebase (Google) for authentication, database, and cloud functions; and WeatherAPI.com for event weather forecasts. We do not use a third-party advertising network, and we do not share your information with advertisers.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users.
3a. Sponsor Banners
Free-tier users see sponsor banners inside the App. These are served from our own database and managed by us directly — there is no third-party advertising network or advertising SDK in the App. We record an anonymous count of how many times each banner is shown so we can report totals to sponsors. That count is not linked to your identity, and no personal information, device identifier, or advertising identifier is shared with sponsors. Sponsor banners are removed entirely with a Pit Pass or Event Pro subscription.
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored in Google Firebase (Firestore) with industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit and at rest. Access to user data is restricted by Firestore Security Rules that enforce authentication and authorization.
5. Your Rights and Choices
- Access and Update: You can view and edit your profile information, display name, and profile photo at any time within the App.
- Delete Your Account: You can delete your account from the App's Settings screen. This removes your user profile, reviews, attendance records, and associated data.
- Location Permissions: You can enable or disable location access in your device settings at any time. The App works without location but cannot sort events by distance or enable GPS check-ins.
- Push Notifications: You can enable or disable push notifications in your device settings.
- Ad Preferences: Free-tier users see ads. Upgrade to Pit Pass or Event Pro for an ad-free experience.
6. Children's Privacy
The App is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it.
7. Third-Party Services
The App uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google Firebase (authentication, database, analytics, cloud messaging)
- WeatherAPI.com (weather forecasts)
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the App or by updating the "Last Updated" date above. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at: