Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 19, 2026 | Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Lane Choice LLC ("App", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. Please read this policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

• Name, email address, and profile information you provide during registration
• Profile photos and vehicle information you upload
• Messages and content you post or share within the App

Usage Data:

• Device information (type, operating system, unique identifiers)
• App usage patterns and interaction data
• Log data and analytics information

Location Data:

• With your permission, we may collect precise location data for features like events, meetups, and Travel Mode
• You may disable location services at any time through your device settings

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the App
• Create and manage your account
• Enable social features (posts, messaging, groups, crews)
• Send push notifications related to App activity (with your consent)
• Process subscriptions and in-app purchases
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Monitor and analyze usage trends
• Ensure safety, enforce our Terms, and prevent fraud

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Other users as part of your public profile and social interactions
• Service providers who assist in operating the App (e.g., Firebase, cloud hosting)
• Payment processors (Apple App Store, Google Play) for subscription management
• Law enforcement when required by law or to protect our rights

4. Data Storage and Security

• Your data is stored using Firebase (Google Cloud) services located in the United States
• We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information
• Data is transmitted using industry-standard encryption
• No method of electronic storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security

5. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

• Update or delete your profile information at any time
• Disable push notifications through your device settings
• Disable location services through your device settings
• Request a copy of your personal data by contacting us
• Request deletion of your account and all associated data through in-app settings or by contacting us at support@lanechoice.com
• Set your profile to private to limit visibility

Upon receiving a deletion request, we will delete your account and personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

6. Children's Privacy

Lane Choice is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we learn we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

7. Third-Party Services

The App uses third-party services including:

• Firebase (Authentication, Firestore, Storage, Cloud Messaging, Hosting)
• Google Analytics
• Apple App Store / Google Play Store (for purchases and subscriptions)

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data. We encourage you to review their policies.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, accounting, or compliance purposes.

9. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, request deletion of your personal information, and opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information).

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy within the App. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email: support@lanechoice.com