Effective:  January 1st, 2025

At Busbee, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when using our platform.
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1. Data Collection

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• For Passengers
  • Information Collected: Includes personal contact details, booking records, and travel preferences.
  • Purpose: Passenger data facilitates communication, allows location tracking for smooth trip coordination, and provides personalized experiences.

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• For Drivers
  
  • Information Collected: We collect essential details such as driver contact information, driving history, schedules, and route data.
  • Purpose: This data enables optimized route management, enhances passenger safety, and supports real-time updates during tours.

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2. How We Use Your Information

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We collect and use personal data to provide you with the Busbee services, resolve any disputes, troubleshoot issues, and facilitate communication with you. We may use personal information for the following purposes:

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• To Provide Services: We use your data to manage the relationship we have with you and deliver our services effectively.
• To Customize the User Experience: Your data helps us understand how to enhance your experience, such as providing personalized content, updating you about relevant product features, and sending transactional communications.
• For Marketing: With your consent, we may send you promotional emails and newsletters about Busbee products and services. You can opt-out at any time.
• To Improve Services: Your data helps us analyze user behavior to optimize our services and offer a better experience.
• For Security and Fraud Prevention: We use personal data to protect you and Busbee from unauthorized activity and fraud.
• Legal Obligations: We may use your data to comply with legal obligations, enforce terms of service, or protect our legal
  rights.

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3. Google Compliance

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We adhere to Google's policies concerning user data and privacy when utilizing Google tools, such as Google Analytics or other integrated services, for monitoring app usage and improving service quality. Busbee complies with Google’s requirements under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for data collected via these tools. Google’s privacy practices are outlined in its Privacy Policy, which we encourage you to review to understand how your data may be used.

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4. Third-Party Data

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To ensure smooth operation and enhanced features, Busbee may share your information with third-party vendors and service providers. These partners help with tasks like hosting, data storage, analytics, and email distribution. These third parties are required to protect your information with the same level of care and compliance that we follow. We ensure all third-party services are vetted for data security and privacy compliance before sharing any data.      Examples of Third-Party Providers: Hosting providers, cloud services (such as AWS or Google Cloud), analytics tools, email communication tools.

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5. Business Transfers

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In the event that we acquire or sell assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction. If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or bankruptcy, your data will remain protected under this privacy policy. You will be notified if your data is transferred to another party.

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6. Data Retention Periods

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We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. The specific retention period for each type of data depends on the nature of the data and its intended use:

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• Tour Data: Retained for up to 2 years or as long as your account is active.
• Personal Contact Information: Retained until you request deletion or withdraw your consent.

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Once the data retention period expires, we securely delete your personal data, ensuring it cannot be recovered.

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7. Protection of Busbee and Others

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We may access, read, preserve, and disclose any personal data we believe is necessary to:

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• Comply with legal obligations,
• Enforce our terms of service and policies,
• Protect the safety of our users, employees, and the public.

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This also includes the sharing of information with law enforcement and third-party service providers to prevent fraud andmitigate risk.

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8. Security

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We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

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• Encryption: We use strong encryption technologies (e.g., SSL/TLS) to protect data during transmission.
• Access Controls: We limit access to your data to authorized personnel only.
• Regular Security Audits: Our systems are regularly reviewed for vulnerabilities, and we conduct periodic audits to ensure compliance with security protocols.

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Despite these measures, no security system is impenetrable, and while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

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9. Cookie Policy

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We use cookies to enhance your experience on our platform. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device to help us remember your preferences and personalize your experience. By using our website or app, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.Types of Cookies Used:

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• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website or app to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to analyze how users interact with our platform (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Functional Cookies: Help remember preferences or settings.

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You can manage cookie preferences or disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that some features may not work properly without them.

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10. Privacy Policy Changes

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We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. When significant changes are made, we will notify you through our platform or via email. The revised policy will be posted on our website, with the updated "Effective Date" reflecting the changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data. If you continue to use our services after these changes are made, you agree to the updated Privacy Policy.

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11. Your Rights

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In accordance with applicable law, you may have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, or request the portability of your personal data. You also have the right to object to processing. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [support@busbee.com]. We will respond to your request within one month, although we may extend this period by two additional months if needed.Your Privacy Rights Under GDPR As a Busbee user, you have several rights concerning your personal information:

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• Right to Access Your Data: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and verify that we are processing it lawfully.
• Right to Correct Your Data: If your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request its correction.
• Right to Delete Your Data: You may request the deletion of your personal data if:
  • It is no longer necessary for the purposes for which we collected or processed it,
  • You withdraw consent and there is no other legal basis for processing,
  • You object to the processing and we do not have a compelling reason to continue,
  • The data has been processed unlawfully.
• Right to Restrict Processing: If the accuracy of your data is contested, or if we no longer need your data for processing but you require it for legal claims, you can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request that we provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and ask us to send it to another party, where feasible.

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To exercise any of the above rights, please email us at [support@busbee.com].

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12. Children’s Privacy

Busbee services are intended for users aged 16 or older. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under the age of 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will immediately delete such information. If you believe that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, please contact us at [support@busbee.com].

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13. International Transfers

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Your personal data may be stored and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer data outside the EEA, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure that your data remains protected in accordance with applicable laws. This may include using standard contractual clauses or other mechanisms for cross-border data transfer.By using our services, you agree to the transfer of your personal data as described above.

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14. Contact Us

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If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your data protection rights, please contact us at:

• Email: [support@busbee.com]

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