PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Updated: March 25, 2025
Rides Ventures, Inc. ("Rides", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have.
By using Rides, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you use Rides:
a. Information You Provide
- Account Information: Email address, username, password, and any profile information you choose to share.
- Content: Posts, comments, messages, Marketplace listings, event details, and any other content you submit.
- Support Communications: When you contact us directly (e.g., support emails).
b. Information We Collect Automatically
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, and time spent on the platform.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your experience and analyze traffic.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Rides platform;
- Personalize your experience and recommend content;
- Monitor and moderate user behavior to ensure safety and compliance with our Terms of Service;
- Enable core features such as posting, messaging, clubs, events, and Marketplace participation;
- Communicate with you about account activity, changes to policies, and customer support;
- Prevent fraud, abuse, or illegal activities;
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: Third-party vendors that help us operate Rides (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, moderation tools);
- For Legal Reasons: To comply with legal requirements or law enforcement requests, or to protect our users and platform;
- In Business Transfers: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and update your account information at any time;
- Request deletion of your account and associated personal data;
- Opt out of non-essential communications;
- Disable cookies through your browser settings.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@rides.co.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
6. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
7. Children's Privacy
Rides is not intended for use by children under the age of 14. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 14. If we learn that we have, we will delete that information promptly.
8. International Users
If you access Rides from outside the United States, you agree that your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes and post the latest version on this page. Continued use of Rides means you accept the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
333 S State Street
Suite V #232
Lake Oswego, OR 97234