We respect your privacy. We do not sell your data, use it for advertising, or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.
1. Information We Collect
When you use The Red Bus app, we collect the following information:
- Account Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and password when you create an account.
- Profile Information: Your selected school district and timezone preferences.
- Contact Information: Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of contacts you add to share videos with.
- Usage Data: Information about video shares, including when links are opened, video watch progress, and form link clicks.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely to provide and improve The Red Bus app:
- To create and manage your account
- To enable video sharing with your contacts
- To track and display engagement metrics (link opens, video watches, form clicks)
- To send you notifications about engagement activity
- To personalize shared video pages with your selected school district
- To communicate with you about your account (password resets, service updates)
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. Your information may only be shared in the following limited circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information.
- Service Providers: With trusted service providers who assist in operating our app (hosting, email delivery), bound by confidentiality obligations.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security practices. We use secure database hosting and encrypted connections to protect your information. Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: View the personal information we have about you through the app.
- Update: Modify your profile and contact information at any time.
- Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.
- Export: Request a copy of your data.
6. Contact Data
The contacts you add to The Red Bus are used solely for tracking video shares and engagement within the app. We do not use contact information for any purpose other than enabling you to share videos and view engagement metrics. You can delete any contact and their associated share history at any time.
7. Age Requirement
The Red Bus is intended for use by adults only (18 years of age or older). We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18 years of age.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes through the app or via email. Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.