Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for RTC – Road Trip Cruisers

Effective Date: 19 / March / 2026

RTC – Road Trip Cruisers (“RTC”, “we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

• Full name

• Email address

• Mobile number

• City/location

• Profile avatar

• Nickname (public identity)

b. Optional Information

• Social media handles (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)

c. Usage Data

• App activity (posts, comments, likes, shares)

• Drive participation

• Messages and interactions

• Reputation points and leaderboard data

d. Device & Technical Data

• Device type

• Operating system

• App version

• IP address (for security and analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account

• Enable participation in drives and community features

• Provide messaging and notifications

• Manage membership and payments

• Calculate reputation points and leaderboards

• Improve app performance and user experience

• Ensure safety, moderation, and compliance

• Communicate important updates and announcements

3. Public vs Private Information

Publicly Visible:

• Nickname

• Profile avatar

• City

• Activity (posts, comments, leaderboard ranking)

Private (Admin Only):

• Full name

• Email address

• Mobile number

• Payment information

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share limited data with:

• Service providers (hosting, analytics, notifications)

• Payment processors (if applicable)

• Legal authorities when required by law

All third-party services must comply with data protection standards.

5. Data Security

We implement strong security measures:

• Encrypted API communication (HTTPS)

• Secure authentication systems

• Role-based access control

• Secure data storage practices

Despite best efforts, no system is 100% secure.

6. User-Generated Content

Content you create (posts, comments, images) may be visible to other users.

RTC reserves the right to:

• Moderate content

• Remove inappropriate content

• Suspend users violating community guidelines

7. Account Deletion

You have the right to delete your account.

When you request account deletion:

• Your personal data will be deleted or anonymized

• Some records may be retained for legal or operational reasons

• Your public content may be anonymized

You can initiate account deletion from within the app.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data:

• As long as your account is active

• As required for legal, security, or operational purposes

Inactive accounts may be marked as lapsed.

9. Children’s Privacy

RTC is not intended for users under 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

10. Notifications & Communication

We may send:

• Push notifications

• Email updates

You can control notification preferences in app settings.

11. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data

• Update your profile

• Request deletion

• Control notifications

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Users will be notified of significant changes through the app.

13. Contact Us

For any privacy-related queries, contact:

roadtrippersclub@gmail.com

RTC is built on trust, discipline, and respect — both on the road and in how we handle your data.