Last Updated: October 14, 2024
Introduction
Welcome to Carvio. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and
sign up for our beta program.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you sign up for our beta program, we collect:
- Email Address: The email address you provide when joining our beta program
Automatically Collected Information
When you submit your email, we automatically collect:
- IP Address: Your device's internet protocol address for security and analytics purposes
- Browser Information: Your web browser type and version (user agent)
- Timestamp: The date and time you submitted your information
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Beta Program Communications: To contact you about the Carvio beta program, provide updates, and share early access opportunities
- Product Development: To understand interest in our product and improve our services
- Security: To prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access to our services
- Analytics: To understand how users interact with our website and improve the user experience
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do NOT share, sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We use Google Firebase for data storage and cloud functions. Firebase is bound by strict data protection agreements and does not use your data for their own purposes.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
- Access Controls: Your data is stored in Google Cloud Firestore with strict access controls. Only authorized personnel and systems can access the data
- Firebase Security: We use Firebase security rules to prevent unauthorized access to your information
- Regular Monitoring: We monitor our systems for potential security vulnerabilities and unauthorized access
Data Retention
We retain your email address and associated information until:
- You request deletion of your information
- The beta program concludes and we no longer need the information
- You unsubscribe from our communications
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate information
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information at any time
- Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our communications at any time
- Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
Cookies and Tracking
Our website currently does not use cookies or tracking technologies. We may implement analytics
in the future, and this policy will be updated accordingly with advance notice.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect
personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information
from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify beta program participants via email if changes are material
- Post the updated policy on our website
Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
International Users
Your information is stored on servers located in the United States. By providing your information,
you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the United States.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to say no to the sale of personal information
- Right to access your personal information
- Right to request deletion of your personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
Note: We do not sell your personal information.
European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:
- Right of access to your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Rights related to automated decision-making
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Consent
By providing your email address through our beta signup form, you consent to the collection and use
of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
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