Privacy Policy

CarRoutePlanner.com is an independent online platform providing route planning, map viewing, GPS coordinate lookup, distance measurement and elevation tools. The website is designed to function without requiring user registration or account creation.

1. Data Controller

CarRoutePlanner.com acts as the data controller for the limited data processed through this website. The service operates in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and relevant international standards.

2. Information We Collect

We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses or account data directly from users.

However, certain information is collected automatically when you use the website, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system and device type
• Referring pages and navigation paths
• Time and date of access
• General location information derived from IP address

This data is collected for technical, analytical and security purposes.

3. How Data Is Collected

Data is collected automatically through the use of cookies, server logs and third-party services integrated into the website.

No manual data entry is required to use the tools provided on this website.

4. Use of Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics helps us understand how users interact with the website by collecting anonymized usage data.

The information collected may include page visits, session duration, device information and general geographic region.

Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect and process this data. The information generated may be transmitted to and stored on servers outside your country.

For more information, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy.

5. Use of Google AdSense

CarRoutePlanner.com uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to show ads based on your visits to this and other websites.

This may include:

• Personalized advertising based on browsing behavior
• Non-personalized advertising based on contextual factors
• Frequency capping and ad performance measurement

You can manage advertising preferences through your browser settings or Google Ad settings.

6. Use of Cloudflare

This website uses Cloudflare as a content delivery network (CDN) and security provider.

Cloudflare processes certain technical data such as IP addresses, request headers and traffic patterns to:

• Improve loading speed
• Protect against malicious traffic and attacks
• Ensure service availability

Cloudflare may store logs temporarily for security and performance purposes.

7. Map and Data Providers

The website uses map data and related services provided by third-party providers. These services may process requests necessary to display maps, calculate routes or return geographic data.

These providers may collect limited technical data as part of normal service operation.

8. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, data processing is based on the following legal grounds:

• Legitimate interest: ensuring proper operation, security and improvement of the website
• Consent: for cookies and advertising where required by applicable law

9. Data Retention

Automatically collected data is retained only for as long as necessary for operational, analytical and security purposes.

Analytics data may be stored in aggregated or anonymized form for longer periods.

10. Data Sharing

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

Data may be shared with:

• Google (Analytics and AdSense services)
• Cloudflare (content delivery and security)
• Service providers required for map, routing or infrastructure functionality
• Legal authorities if required by law

11. International Data Transfers

Due to the global nature of the internet, data may be processed outside your country of residence, including in the United States or other jurisdictions where service providers operate.

12. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:

• Right to access your data
• Right to correct inaccurate data
• Right to request deletion of data
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

13. Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies for analytics, advertising and essential functionality.

For detailed information, please refer to the Cookie Policy.

14. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data against unauthorized access, alteration or loss.

However, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

15. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

17. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or data handling practices, please contact:

Email: [email protected]