1. Who we are

Driveway Union (operated by Driveway Union e.V.) is a community of European motorists. Our registered office is at Eisvogelstraße, 39110 Magdeburg, Germany. For all data protection inquiries, contact our data protection officer via kontakt@drivewayunion.com or call +49 15 7745 71735.

2. What data we collect

When you use our website, become a member, or contact us, we may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Identity data: first name, last name, username, date of birth (for membership verification).
• Contact data: email address, phone number, postal address (Eisvogelstraße, 39110 Magdeburg).
• Vehicle data: license plate (only if you use our radar alert service), vehicle type.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, time zone, cookie identifiers.
• Usage data: pages visited, highway routes you view, clicks on "Read more" buttons.

3. Cookies and tracking

We use cookies to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. Detailed information is available in our Cookie Policy. By continuing to use drivewayunion.com, you consent to our use of cookies as described in that document.

4. How we use your data

Your data is used for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our service (member area, highway guides).
• To send you important updates about autobahn rules, fines, or club events (only if you have opted in).
• To respond to your inquiries via kontakt@drivewayunion.com or phone.
• To improve our website and develop new features (e.g., live radar heatmaps).

5. Legal basis (GDPR)

We process your data based on:

• Contract performance: when you become a member or use our services.
• Consent: for marketing emails and certain cookies.
• Legitimate interests: improving our site, preventing fraud.

6. Data sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share anonymized traffic data with highway authorities for road safety projects. In specific cases, we share data with:

• IT service providers (hosting, email delivery) who act as processors.
• Legal authorities if required by German or EU law.

7. International transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside the EU (e.g., USA). In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards (standard contractual clauses) are in place.

8. Your rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data.
• Rectify inaccurate data.
• Erase your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Restrict or object to processing.
• Data portability.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at kontakt@drivewayunion.com or write to Eisvogelstraße, 39110 Magdeburg.

9. Data retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we keep minimal data for legal compliance (e.g., tax records) up to 10 years.