PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy applies to DOP LLC, doing business as Carpela (“Carpela,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

Carpela respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Request a quote

  • Book a ride

  • Contact us through forms or other communication channels

This information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Pickup and drop-off locations

  • Travel details (date, time, number of passengers)

  • Payment-related information (processed securely by third-party providers)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser and device information

  • Pages viewed and time spent on the website

  • Referring URLs

This information is used for analytics, security, and website optimization purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and manage transportation services

  • Process reservations and payments

  • Confirm bookings and coordinate service details

  • Respond to inquiries and customer support requests

  • Improve our website, services, and user experience

  • Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations

Carpela does not sell or rent your personal information.

3. Communications (Calls & SMS)

If you provide a phone number, Carpela may contact you by phone call or text message (SMS) for service-related purposes, including but not limited to:

  • Booking confirmations

  • Ride updates

  • Driver coordination

  • Service-related questions or clarifications

We do not send unsolicited marketing text messages.

4. Cookies, Analytics & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure proper website functionality

  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns

  • Improve performance and user experience

We may use analytics and advertising tools such as Google Analytics and Meta (Facebook) Pixel to better understand how users interact with our website and to improve marketing effectiveness. These tools may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and device/browser data.

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of the website may not function properly without cookies.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only in limited circumstances, including:

  • With trusted third-party service providers, such as booking and dispatch platforms, payment processors, analytics, and marketing tools

  • When required by law, regulation, or legal process

  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of Carpela, our clients, or others

  • To prevent fraud or enforce our Terms & Conditions

All third-party providers are required to maintain appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

6. Data Storage and International Processing

Your personal information may be stored and processed in the United States and, where applicable, in other countries where our service providers operate. By using our website, you consent to such processing and storage.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your information

  • Opt out of certain communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce our agreements

Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. To make such a request, please contact us using the information below.

9. Marketing Communications

Carpela may occasionally send marketing or promotional communications if you have explicitly requested or opted in to receive such information. You may opt out of these communications at any time by following the instructions provided or by contacting us directly.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Carpela is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

11. Children’s Privacy

Carpela’s website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.