Safe Route School

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy:

Thank you for using our student transportation application, "Safe Route". We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when using the application.

1. Information Collection and Usage:
A. Parent Information: When parents register in the application, they provide personal information about themselves and their children, including names, addresses, school names, and other relevant contact information. This information is used to create and manage transportation routes for students.
B. Bus Driver Information: Registered bus drivers are required to provide information about themselves and their vehicles (model, license, etc.) and qualifications. This data helps us verify and select appropriate bus drivers for transportation routes.
C. Company Information: Companies such as hotels, private schools, and other institutions wishing to use the application to arrange transportation services are required to provide relevant details and job offers to bus drivers.

2. Route Information:
A. Once the user provides the required information, the team processes it and creates appropriate routes.
B. Route information, including general location of homes, school location, and driver compensation, is shared with registered bus drivers to ensure the best possible routes.

3. Information Sharing:
A. Parents and Bus Drivers: Upon route approval and driver assignment, parents and bus drivers are linked, enabling them to communicate through the messaging and notification features within the application.
B. Other Users: General route information (without specific personal details) is also provided to a third party to enhance the route experience.

4. Data Security:
A. Industry-standard security measures are employed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, unlawful use, or alteration.
B. All data transmission between the application and our servers is encrypted to ensure the confidentiality of your information.

5. Information Usage:
A. Collected information is used to manage transportation routes, improve services, and communicate with parents and bus drivers about route details and updates.
B. Personal information may also be used for administrative purposes, including processing invoices and payments.

6. External Services:
A. We may use external services to process payments, conduct background checks on bus drivers, or perform other necessary functions related to the application. These external service providers are contracted to protect your data and are not allowed to use it for any other purposes.

7. Data Retention:
A. Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or as required by law.

8. Changes to the Privacy Policy:
A. We reserve the right to modify the privacy policy at any time. In case of significant changes, we will inform users through the application or other means to obtain consent if required by applicable law.