Privacy Policy

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At EZCarpool, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: We collect personal details such as your name, phone number, email address, and location when you create an account or participate in ride-sharing activities.
• Ride Information: Details about rides you offer or book, including pickup and drop-off locations, ride preferences, and reviews.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use the app, such as login times, interactions, and device information.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Ride Coordination: Personal information is shared with co-passengers and drivers to coordinate ride-sharing activities.
• App Improvement: We analyze usage data to improve the app’s functionality and user experience.
• Notifications: We use your contact details to send notifications related to your rides, such as ride updates, cancellations, or urgent messages.

3. Data Sharing

• With Co-passengers: Your phone number may be shared with co-passengers for the purpose of coordinating rides.
• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers to assist with app operations, such as payment processing or analytics.
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to a legal request.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

5. Your Privacy Choices

• Account Settings: You can update or delete your personal information through your account settings.
• Contact Preferences: You may opt out of certain notifications, but some essential notifications (e.g., ride updates) cannot be disabled.

6. Children's Privacy

The app is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated policy in the app.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@ezcarpool.com.