Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2, 2026

1. Who We Are

Korvelo is a community cycling club based in Virginia. Our website (korvelo.org) serves as a digital home for sharing ride schedules, events, updates, and club information.

If you have questions about this policy, you can contact us at:

info@korvelo.org

2. Information We Collect

We collect limited information to help us operate and improve our website.

a. Website Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This may collect:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • General geographic region
  • Device and browser type
  • Anonymous usage statistics

Google Analytics may use cookies to provide this information.

We do not use analytics to personally identify visitors.

b. Information You Voluntarily Provide

If you submit information through:

  • Contact forms
  • Waivers
  • Emergency contact forms
  • Event registrations

We may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Emergency contact information
  • Other information you choose to provide

This information is used solely for club communication and event management.

Emergency contact information is stored securely in Google Workspace and is accessible only to Korvelo leadership for ride safety purposes.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Communicate with members
  • Organize rides and events
  • Improve website content and usability
  • Maintain club records

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

4. Data Sharing

We may use trusted third-party services to operate our website, including:

  • Firebase (hosting)
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Forms / Google Sheets (if applicable)

These providers process data on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy policies.

5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies for analytics and basic functionality.

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted to us. However, no online transmission is completely secure.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for general audiences.

If information is collected for youth participation in rides or events, it is submitted by a parent or guardian.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.