Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and password
- Delivery Addresses: Pickup and delivery locations, including coordinates
- Payment Information: Payment method details and billing information
- Identity Verification: Government-issued ID for courier verification
Automatically Collected Information
- Location Data: GPS coordinates during active deliveries (couriers only)
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser information
- Usage Data: App usage patterns, feature interactions, and performance metrics
- Communication Records: Support chat messages and call logs
Data Retention Policy
Customer Data
3
Months
After account closure or inactivity
What's Retained:
- Account information and preferences
- Delivery history and addresses
- Payment records and billing history
- Support communications
You can request immediate deletion of your data at any time.
Staff Data
3
Years
After employment termination
What's Retained:
- Employment records and performance data
- Payroll and earnings history
- Training and certification records
- Delivery performance metrics
Extended retention required for legal and tax compliance.
Automatic Data Deletion
Our systems automatically delete data according to these retention periods:
- Location Data: Deleted after 30 days (except for completed delivery records)
- Chat Messages: Deleted after 1 year
- System Logs: Deleted after 90 days
- Temporary Files: Deleted after 7 days
How We Use Your Information
Service Delivery
- Process and fulfill delivery requests
- Match customers with available couriers
- Provide real-time tracking and updates
- Calculate delivery costs and routes
Communication
- Send delivery notifications and updates
- Provide customer support
- Send important service announcements
- Facilitate communication between customers and couriers
Account Management
- Create and maintain user accounts
- Process payments and billing
- Verify identity and prevent fraud
- Provide account statistics and history
Service Improvement
- Analyze usage patterns and performance
- Develop new features and services
- Conduct research and analytics
- Ensure platform security and reliability
Data Security & Your Rights
Security Measures
- End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
- Secure HTTPS connections for all communications
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Limited access to personal data on need-to-know basis
Your Privacy Rights
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
Contact Us: Email privacy@nextstopcouriers.com to exercise your rights or ask questions about this policy.