Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 12 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how CommuteCloud (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the “Services”). By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, profile picture, and other information you provide when creating an account.
- Carpool Details: Trip schedules, pickup/drop-off points, and other details you share to arrange rides.
- Communications: Any messages, support requests, or feedback you send us.
b. Information Collected Automatically
- Location Data: GPS and location-based data to display nearby carpools and transit options.
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device model, and app version.
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, and interactions within the Services.
c. Information from Third Parties
- Authentication providers, social media platforms, or public sources (if you choose to connect these accounts).
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Provide, operate, and improve our Services.
- Match riders and drivers for carpools.
- Display nearby transit and carpool locations.
- Process payments (if applicable).
- Send important updates, safety alerts, and promotional content.
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security, or technical issues.
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information:
- With other users: To enable ride matching and communication between drivers and riders.
- With service providers: For hosting, analytics, customer support, payment processing, and security.
- For legal reasons: When required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
- In business transfers: If we merge, sell assets, or are acquired, your information may be transferred.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:
- Accessing and obtaining a copy of your data.
- Requesting correction or deletion of your data.
- Opting out of certain data uses (such as marketing).
- Porting your data to another service.
To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@commute.cloud.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze usage, and personalize content.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, contact us at:
CommuteCloud
Email: hello@commute.cloud