Privacy Policy

Take Me Home Transportation

Effective Date: 1-1-2026

Overview

Take Me Home Transportation is a nonprofit service designed to help keep our communities safe by offering low cost and convenient rides home to individuals leaving alcohol serving establishments. Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and how you can control your data.

Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide safe and reliable rides:

Personal Information: Name, phone number, and pickup or drop-off locations provided when you request a ride.

Usage Information: Basic app usage data such as times of requests and general location data to help match riders with drivers.

Device Information: Device type and operating system to help us improve app performance and security.

We do not collect unnecessary personal details, financial information, or anything unrelated to providing transportation.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Connect you with a volunteer driver and manage ride logistics.

Communicate important updates such as driver arrival or ride status.

Improve app reliability and user safety.

Support community safety programs and transportation planning.

We do not sell or rent user information.

Sharing Information with Others

We may share limited data only when necessary to provide or improve our service:

With volunteer drivers: Basic pickup and drop-off information so they can complete your ride.

With service partners: Trusted providers such as analytics tools or technology support partners who help us operate the app safely and effectively.

All partners and third parties we work with are required to protect your data with the same or stronger privacy and security standards that we use.

Data Retention and Deletion

We keep your ride data only as long as needed for operational and safety purposes. After that, it is permanently deleted or anonymized.
You can request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at info@hometransportation.org

Your Choices and Rights

You may:

Request to review, update, or delete your data.

Withdraw consent for data use.

If you choose to delete your data or withdraw consent, we may be unable to provide ride services.

Data Security

We use encryption and secure servers to protect your data from unauthorized access. Only authorized staff and volunteers may access user information for legitimate purposes.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any major changes will be clearly communicated through the app or by email.

For questions, requests, or concerns about privacy, please contact:
Take Me Home Transportation
Email: info@hometransportation.org