Beach Buggy Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 13, 2026

Welcome to Beach Buggy. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Beach Buggy (“Beach Buggy,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you use our mobile application, website, and transportation services.

By using the Beach Buggy app or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Location Data Collection and Usage

Beach Buggy collects, uses, stores, and processes precise location data from your mobile device in order to provide transportation and ride-request services.

Location data may be collected when:

• The app is open and in use
• The app is running in the background during an active ride
• A user requests or participates in a ride

The location data collected may include:

• Real-time GPS location
• Pickup and drop-off coordinates
• Route and trip information
• Driver and rider proximity information

Beach Buggy uses location data to:

• Match riders with nearby drivers
• Enable ride requests and ride tracking
• Provide accurate pickup and drop-off services
• Improve rider and driver safety
• Display nearby destinations and sponsor locations
• Improve app functionality and transportation services

Location data may be shared with drivers during active rides solely for transportation functionality.

Beach Buggy does not sell users’ location data to third parties.

Users may disable location permissions through their device settings; however, certain features of the app may not function properly without access to location data.

2. Personal Information We Collect

• Name
• Phone number
• Email address
• Device information
• Ride history
• User support communications

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide transportation services
• Connect riders with drivers
• Improve ride accuracy and service quality
• Provide customer support
• Send ride-related notifications
• Improve app performance and safety
• Prevent fraud or misuse of services

4. Advertising & Sponsor Locations

Beach Buggy partners with local businesses and sponsors. Sponsored destinations may appear in the app as ride destinations or official stops.

We do not sell personal information to advertisers.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share information with:

• Drivers providing transportation services
• Service providers supporting app operations
• Legal authorities when required by law
• Emergency services in safety-related situations

6. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide services
• Maintain ride history
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements

7. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

However, no internet-based service can guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account
• Withdraw location permissions through device settings

9. Children’s Privacy

Beach Buggy is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Third-Party Services

Our app may use third-party services including:

• Google Maps
• Apple Maps
• Firebase Analytics
• Push notification services
• Cloud hosting providers

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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