Rydbie Privacy Policy
Rydbie Inc. "Rydbie," "we," "us," or "our" respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our mobile app, or engage with our online driving school services (collectively, the "Services"). By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Interpretation and Definitions
- Account: A unique account created for you to access our Services.
- Company: Rydbie Inc., registered in Canada, operating the Services.
- Cookies: Small data files placed on your device to enhance user experience.
- Device: Any device such as computer, smartphone, or tablet used to access the Services.
- Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
- Service: The Rydbie online platform, including website and mobile app.
- Service Provider: Third parties who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processors).
- You: The individual or entity accessing or using our Services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Data You Provide
When you register for an Account or use our Services, we may collect the following personal information:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address (city, province, postal code)
- Date of birth
- Government-issued driver’s license information
- Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)
- Details about your driving lessons
- Account login credentials
2.2 Usage Data
- Device type and operating system
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Date and time of access
- Mobile device identifiers
- Crash reports and performance data
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve and personalize your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic operation and security.
- Preferences Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use the Services to improve them.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings; however, disabling some cookies may affect functionality.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Services
- Create and manage your Account
- Process payments and billing
- Verify your identity and license
- Schedule and document your lessons
- Customer support and notifications
- Send promotional updates (opt-out available)
- Comply with legal obligations
- Analyze usage and improve Services
- Protect against fraud and unauthorized transactions
4. How We Share Your Information
- Service Providers: Bound by contract to protect your data.
- Legal Authorities: When legally required or upon lawful request.
- Business Transfers: In mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.
- With Your Consent: When you permit sharing for other purposes.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.