VerdRide Rideshare, operated by NextEarth Technologies LLC ("we," "us," or "our") is the sole owner of the information collected on our platform. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our carpooling platform.

User Registration

When you create an account or use VerdRide Rideshare, users must fill out our registration form. A user is required to provide their contact information - name and email address. We use this information to create your account, verify your identity, and provide personalized services. By registering on VerdRide Rideshare, you agree that we will use your data on our platform in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information Collected Automatically

When you use VerdRide Carpool, we automatically collect:

Device information (type, operating system, unique identifiers)
Location data (only when you enable it, used for finding nearby rides)
IP address and browser information
Pages visited and features used on our platform
Ride history and patterns
Referring websites and links clicked

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

University registrars (for student verification)
Payment processors (for transaction data)
Other VerdRide users (through reviews and reports)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for:

Providing services: Matching riders with drivers, processing ride requests, and coordinating carpools
Communication: Sending ride confirmations, notifications, and support messages
User verification: Verifying student status and building a trusted community
Safety & security: Monitoring for fraud, preventing misuse, and maintaining platform safety
Ratings & reviews: Maintaining our community review system and driver accountability
Customer support: Responding to your questions and resolving issues
Analytics: Understanding usage patterns to improve our platform
Legal compliance: Complying with applicable laws and regulations
Marketing: Sending newsletters and promotional content (you can select and opt out anytime)

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in these situations:

Between Riders & Drivers

When you use our carpooling service, we share essential information (name, phone, location, vehicle details) between matched riders and drivers to facilitate your ride.

With Service Providers

We may share information with third parties who help us operate our platform:

Payment processors
Email service providers
University verification systems
Analytics providers

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if:

Required by law or court order
Requested by government authorities
Necessary to protect our legal rights
Needed to prevent fraud or illegal activity

Business Transfers

If VerdRide is acquired, merged, or sold, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Your Control: You can control what information is visible on your public profile and can adjust privacy settings in your account.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data:

Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
Secure password storage using hashing
Regular security audits and updates
Access controls and user authentication
Monitoring for suspicious activity

However: No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for keeping your password confidential.

Cookies

We use cookies. A cookie is a piece of data stored on the User's device containing information about the User. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information while on our Service. For instance, by setting a cookie on VerdRide Rideshare, the User would not have to enter in a password more than once, thereby saving time while logging in on VerdRide Rideshare. If a User rejects the cookie, they may still use VerdRide Rideshare. The only drawback to this is that the User will be limited in some areas of our Service. Cookies can also enable us to track and target the interests of our Users to enhance the experience of our Service.

You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or notify you when a cookie is sent. However, this may affect your ability to use certain features of VerdRide Carpool.

Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

Right to access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
Right to deletion: Request deletion of your data (with some exceptions)
Right to restrict processing: Limit how we use your data
Right to data portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to object: Object to certain types of data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@VerdRide.com.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data as follows:

Active accounts: Your data is retained while your account is active
Ride history: Kept for at least 3 years for dispute resolution and legal compliance
Reviews & ratings: Retained to maintain community integrity
After deletion: Some data may be retained for legal or security purposes

You can request data deletion anytime via your account settings or by contacting us.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent. If a parent or guardian believes their child has provided information to us, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

VerdRide operates in the United States. If you are located outside the US, your data will be transferred to, and processed in, the United States. By using our Service, you consent to this transfer.

Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites before providing your information.

Related Pages

For information about legal compliance and insurance for carpooling, please review our:

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" above. Continued use of our Service after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

VerdRide Rideshare takes every precaution to protect our Members information. If you have any questions about the security of the Service, please contact us:

Email: info@Unihubrideshare.com