CURRENT TAXI PRIVACY POLICY

Updated February 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Current Taxi collects, uses, stores, and shares your personal information when you visit www.currenttaxi.ca or use the Current Taxi app. By installing the Current Taxi app, visiting the website, or using Current Taxi’s services, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.


INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Current Taxi may collect and process the following types of personal information:

Required Personal Information:

·        Name

·        Phone number

Optional Personal Information:

·        Email address

·        Profile photo

·        Payment information (if paying via credit card)

Usage & Service Data:

·        Service requests and ride details

·        Communication records when contacting us via text, email, phone, or other platforms

·        Interactions with our website, mobile app, and dispatch system

·        Participation in promotions, contests, or surveys

We do not sell or distribute personal information beyond the purposes outlined in this document.


HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

Your data may be used to:

·        Provide transportation services and manage bookings

·        Process payments and verify transactions

·        Send ride confirmations, receipts, and service updates

·        Improve our app, website, and customer service

·        Investigate service complaints, safety concerns, or legal requirements

·        Ensure security through driver and passenger safety measures

·        Contact you regarding promotions or company updates

·        Analyze overall service usage to enhance transportation services, plan new routes, and reduce emissions while maintaining user privacy

We take reasonable measures to secure and protect your personal data.


COMMUNITY SERVICE & DATA ANALYSIS

We do not share personal information. However, we analyze overall service usage trends to help improve transportation in the community. This includes identifying high-demand areas, optimizing routes, and supporting sustainability initiatives. We may collaborate with organizations to improve mobility and accessibility, but your individual trip details and personal information remain private.


SECURITY CAMERAS & VIDEO RECORDING

·        Some Current Taxi vehicles are equipped with security cameras for the safety of drivers and passengers.

·        Video footage is not distributed, viewed, or duplicated unless required by law or for internal investigations.

·        Guests cannot access video footage unless legally mandated.


THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Current Taxi works with third-party service providers to enhance app and website functionality. These third parties handle some user data according to their privacy policies:

·        iCabbi (App Provider): Privacy Policy

·        GoDaddy (Website Hosting): Privacy Policy

·        Intuit (Accounts and Account Payments): Privacy Policy

We may integrate with other third-party applications to provide enhanced functionality within our app. When you use these features, some personal information, such as your basic usage data, may be shared with these third-party providers to facilitate the integration. We only share the necessary data to operate the relevant feature and encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services for their specific data handling practices.

Payment Processing

We are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring the security of transactions on our platform. To process payments securely and efficiently, we partner with trusted third-party service providers. When you make a payment, your financial information is handled by these providers, and we do not store or have direct access to your complete payment details.

Payment Processors We Use

1.     Moneris – We use Moneris for secure payment processing. Moneris may collect and process payment information, such as credit card details, in accordance with their privacy policy. You can review Moneris’ privacy policy here.

2.     JavalinHQ – We utilize JavalinHQ payment processing. JavalinHQ may process certain personal information related to transactions to enhance security and efficiency. You can review JavalinHQ’s service agreement here.

Alternative Payment Processors

In the event of service disruptions, unavailability, or other operational needs, we may use alternative payment processors to ensure uninterrupted transactions. Any additional providers will be selected based on their security standards and compliance with applicable data protection regulations. When using an alternative provider, your payment information will be processed according to their respective privacy policies, which will be made available as necessary.

Each of these third-party providers is responsible for handling your data under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how your information is processed.

Current Taxi is not responsible for the data security practices of third-party providers.


TECHNOLOGIES USED FOR DATA COLLECTION

When using our website or app, certain technologies automatically collect information about your device and browsing behavior:

·        Cookies: Data files stored on your device to enhance user experience. For more information, visit All About Cookies.

·        Log Files: Track IP addresses, browser type, ISP, pages viewed, and timestamps.

·        Web Beacons, Tags & Pixels: Used to analyze browsing habits and site interaction.

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.


RECEIVING PROMOTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

By using Current Taxi’s services, you consent to receive text messages, emails, and phone calls from us regarding your ride status, updates, and important service information. Promotional material through text may be sent upon rare occasion, but is not a regular practice of Current Taxi. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.

·        If you prefer not to receive promotional messages, you may opt out at any time by:

o   Using the unsubscribe link in any promotional email

o   Emailing us at ridekelowna@currenttaxi.ca with your full name and registered email

o   Filling out the web form on the website

·        Opting out of promotional text messages may affect transactional communications (e.g., ride confirmations and receipts), which are necessary for service functionality.

·        It may take up to 2 weeks to process opt-out requests.

·        If you signed up for a joint promotion with an affiliate, you must unsubscribe directly from their communications, as Current Taxi does not control third-party email lists.


DATA SHARING & DISCLOSURE

·        We do not sell your personal data.

·        Personal information may be shared with law enforcement or government agencies if required by law.

·        Third-party services may have access to limited personal information to process transactions or improve services.

·        Aggregate, non-personal data may be used to support transportation research and improve mobility initiatives without compromising individual privacy.


POLICY UPDATES & CHANGES

Current Taxi may update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect legal or business changes. If you continue using our services after an update, you consent to the revised policy.

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at ride@currenttaxi.ca.


By using Current Taxi’s services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.