Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how RideFinder App for Burners ("we," "us," "our," or "the Service") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our ridesharing coordination service. This Policy applies to all users of the Service, including but not limited to drivers, riders, and visitors to our website.

Last Updated: August 2025

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Contact information (name, phone number, email address)
• Travel details (departure/arrival locations, dates, times)
• Personal preferences and requirements
• Session codes and authentication information
• Communications with other users
• Any other information you choose to share

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, interactions)
• Location data (if you choose to share it)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the ridesharing service
• To facilitate communication between users
• To improve and personalize your experience
• To ensure the security and integrity of the service
• To comply with legal obligations
• To send important updates and notifications

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With other users: Your contact information and travel details may be shared with other users to facilitate ridesharing arrangements
• Service providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist in operating the service
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication systems
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the service and comply with legal obligations. Specifically:

• Active listings: Until 6 hours after the specified travel time
• User data: 7 days after listing expiration
• Session codes: Until manually deleted or expired
• Logs and analytics: Up to 12 months

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Update or correct your information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of certain communications
• Request data portability

8. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with third-party services including:

• Google Firebase (database and authentication)
• Google Analytics (usage analytics)
• Google reCAPTCHA (security)
• Google Maps (location services)
• Dreamhost (web hosting)

These services have their own privacy policies and terms of service.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Users

If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Service Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information
• We do not guarantee the safety or suitability of any ridesharing arrangements
• We do not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted, or secure access to the service
• We do not guarantee compatibility with all devices or browsers
• We do not guarantee the availability of rides or riders
• We do not guarantee the behavior or reliability of other users

13. User Responsibilities

By using this service, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information
• Respect the privacy and safety of other users
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Not use the service for illegal or harmful purposes
• Not attempt to circumvent security measures
• Report any suspicious or inappropriate behavior
• Use common sense and good judgment in all interactions
• Accept full responsibility for your own safety and well-being

14. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy and your use of the service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from this policy or the use of the service shall be resolved in the courts of California.