Privacy Policy

1. Personal Data

We do not collect personal data unless you provide it to us voluntarily, for example, by emailing us. Your personal data will be used solely for the purpose of processing your requests.

2. Cookies

This website uses only essential functional cookies to ensure optimal user experience. No tracking or advertising cookies are used.

3. Analytics

This website does not use any analytics tools such as Google Analytics. All resources are hosted locally to ensure complete privacy and GDPR compliance. We do not track visitor behavior or collect usage statistics.

4. External Links

This website contains links to external websites such as GitHub, academic repositories, and research institutions. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of these external websites. Please be aware that the privacy policies of these sites may differ from our own.

5. Image and Content Rights - Copyright Protection

⚠️ All images, diagrams, screenshots, videos, and visual content on this website are protected by copyright and are the exclusive property of Eve Schade and the RideGuide research project.

Protected content includes, but is not limited to:
• Research diagrams and architecture visualizations
• User interface screenshots and mockups
• Study photographs and laboratory setups
• Demo videos and interactive content
• UML diagrams and technical illustrations
• Chat interface designs and conversation examples
• Point-of-interest cards and map visualizations

🚫 STRICTLY PROHIBITED: Unauthorized downloading, reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial use of any images or visual content from this website without prior written permission from the copyright holder.

For licensing inquiries, permission requests, or academic collaboration: contact@eveschade.com

6. Data Protection Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you wish to be informed about the personal data we hold about you or if you want it to be removed from our systems, please contact us at the email address provided above.

7. Swiss Data Protection Law

In compliance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), individuals residing in Switzerland also have certain data protection rights. Please contact us if you have any inquiries regarding your data protection rights in Switzerland.

8. Website Hosting and Security

This website is hosted on Vercel, a secure and reliable hosting platform. Vercel provides infrastructure, content delivery, and security features including:

• DDoS protection and bot mitigation
• SSL/TLS encryption for secure connections
• Global content delivery network (CDN)
• Automatic security updates and patches

Vercel may collect technical data such as IP addresses, browser information, and access logs for security and performance purposes. For more information about Vercel's data handling practices, please refer to their Privacy Policy (https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy).

🔒 Security Note: This website is protected by Vercel's edge network, which automatically filters malicious traffic, blocks automated bots, and prevents unauthorized access attempts.

9. Local Resources and Privacy

This website is designed with privacy in mind. All resources including fonts (Inter), CSS frameworks (Tailwind CSS), icons (Lucide), and JavaScript libraries are hosted locally on our servers.

10. Social Media and External Platforms

Links to external platforms such as GitHub, LinkedIn, Google Scholar, or academic repositories are provided as standard hyperlinks. User information is only transmitted to these platforms after you actively click on the links and are redirected to their respective websites. We do not embed social media widgets or tracking pixels.

11. Copyright

The content and works on these pages created by the site operator are subject to Swiss copyright law. Reproduction, processing, distribution, or any form of commercialization beyond the scope of the copyright law shall require the written consent of the author or creator.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Research findings and methodologies
• Technical documentation and diagrams
• Source code and software implementations
• Visual designs and user interface elements
• Written content and academic materials
• Video demonstrations and interactive content

12. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. Changes become effective immediately upon posting.

Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of October 31, 2025.