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Privacy policy

Last updated: May 2025

1. What this policy covers

This policy explains how Sendways & Co collects, uses, shares, and protects personal data when you use our platform. It applies to all users - travelers, senders, and visitors - regardless of where you are located.

3. How we use your data

  • To create and manage your account
  • To match senders with suitable travelers
  • To process payments and handle disputes
  • To send transactional emails (match notifications, delivery confirmations)
  • To send marketing emails you have opted into (you can unsubscribe at any time)
  • To detect and prevent fraud and policy violations
  • To improve the Platform through aggregated usage analytics

5. Data retention

We retain account data for as long as your account is active. After account deletion, we remove personal identifiers within 30 days. Certain data may be retained for longer periods where required by law.

7. Security

We use industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), row-level security on our database, and access controls that limit which team members can view user data. If you discover a vulnerability, report it responsibly to security@sendwaysco.com.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy. We will notify you of material changes by email at least 14 days before they take effect.

2. Data we collect

Data you give us

  • Email address and display name
  • Profile information (photo, bio, location)
  • Trip details: route, dates, capacity
  • Request details: item, declared value, fee
  • Messages with other users

Collected automatically

  • IP address and approximate location
  • Browser type, device, OS
  • Pages visited and features used
  • Referring URL

4. Who we share data with

We do not sell your personal data. We share it only in these circumstances:

Other users

Your display name and trip or request details are visible to users you are matched with.

Service providers

We use Supabase for database and authentication, Resend for email, and Vercel for hosting. Each provider is bound by data processing agreements.

Legal requirements

We disclose data when required to do so by law or valid legal process.

6. Your rights

Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your account and associated data
Export your data in a portable format
Withdraw consent for marketing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@sendwaysco.com.