Privacy Policy

Introduction

Local Lite ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our carpool matchmaking platform. Please also review our Terms of Service for information about our service agreements.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name and contact information (email, phone number)
• Children's information (names, ages, school information)
• Address and location data for carpool matching
• Profile information and preferences

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:

• Device information and browser type
• IP address and location data
• Usage patterns and platform interactions
• Carpool matching and communication data

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide carpool matchmaking services
• Facilitate communication between carpool participants
• Maintain platform security and prevent abuse
• Improve our services and user experience
• Send important service notifications

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share, sell, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your data is used solely for providing our carpool matchmaking services within your community.

We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect the rights and safety of our users
• In connection with a business transfer (with notice)

Data Retention and Deletion

As a free service, we implement regular data cleanup to manage costs and maintain privacy:

• Carpool data for inactive carpools is purged annually at the end of each school year
• Matchmaking data is cleaned up regularly or yearly
• Unused accounts may be deactivated after extended periods of inactivity
• You can request deletion of your data at any time

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to certain data processing
• Data portability

Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Children's Privacy

We are committed to protecting children's privacy. Our services are intended for use by parents and guardians for carpool coordination. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes through our platform or via email.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our platform or at:

Local Lite
Carpool Match Maker
Email: privacy@carpool-lite.online