Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 07/19/2025 (Last updated:09/4/2025)
At BubzRides, your privacy and trust are at the heart of everything we do. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you access our website, member portal, or other platform features.
1. Information We Collect
When you use BubzRides, especially to enroll your child, create a profile, or communicate with a driver, we may collect:
- Parent/Guardian name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Home address
- Child’s name, age, and school
- Emergency contact information
- Scheduling and transportation preferences
We also collect non-personal data such as your IP address, browser type, and site usage through cookies or analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Enable and maintain your user account
- Allow parents to select drivers and send ride requests
- Display compliance badges (e.g., CPR-certified, background-verified)
- Log driver pickup/dropoff activity with time and location
- Offer optional tools via affiliate links (e.g., GPS and Dashcam apps)
- Improve platform performance and user experience
- Respond to user inquiries and support requests
- Comply with applicable laws and platform policies
We do not sell or rent personal data. Drivers are independently listed, and all connections between users occur at their discretion.
3. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We may share your information only in the following situations:
- With approved users you interact with (e.g., parent-assigned drivers)
- With vetted third-party tools for platform hosting, payments (e.g., Stripe), or analytics
- With safety integration tools when opted in (e.g., GPS or dashcam status badges)
- When legally required to respond to subpoenas, court orders, or applicable law
All third-party tools must adhere to privacy and data security standards.
4. Platform Safety and Privacy by Design
- All pickup/dropoff logs are time-stamped and may include optional photo proof.
- No live video or GPS feeds are ever stored by BubzRides.
- Emergency contacts are only visible to the parent and assigned driver.
- QR/PAN authorization is used for verifying drivers at pickup but does not expose full user profiles.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Monitor site traffic and behavior
- Improve login experience
- Analyze platform usage trends
You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but functionality may be affected.
6. Children’s Privacy
We do not collect data directly from children under 13. Any information related to a minor is submitted by the child’s parent or legal guardian for the purpose of transportation coordination and school release verification.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You can request to:
- Review, update, or correct your information
- Delete your account and data
- Withdraw consent to certain data uses
To do so, email us at info@bubzrides.com.
8. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated policy will include a new effective date at the top. We recommend checking this page from time to time for any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
BubzRides
info@bubzrides.com