Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how My Bus Rental (“My Bus Rental,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information when you access or use our website, submit a quote request, communicate with us, or utilize transportation services arranged through our network.

By accessing our website or submitting information to us, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Categories of Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

A. Identifiers

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • IP address
  • Mailing address (if provided)

B. Commercial Information

  • Trip details
  • Pickup and destination locations
  • Passenger count
  • Travel dates
  • Vehicle preferences
  • Payment information (processed via third-party processors)

C. Internet or Network Activity

  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Pages visited
  • Referring URLs
  • Time and date of access
  • Interaction with advertisements

D. Geolocation Data

General location information derived from IP address.

2. Sources of Information

We collect information:

  • Directly from you (forms, phone calls, emails)
  • Automatically through website technologies
  • From service providers assisting with analytics, advertising, and payment processing

3. Purpose for Collecting Information

We collect and use personal information for legitimate business purposes, including:

  • Providing transportation quotes
  • Coordinating charter services
  • Communicating regarding bookings
  • Connecting you with licensed transportation operators
  • Processing payments
  • Improving website performance
  • Fraud prevention and security
  • Marketing and remarketing services
  • Complying with legal obligations

We do not sell personal information in exchange for monetary compensation.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

My Bus Rental operates through a nationwide network of licensed and insured transportation operators. We may disclose relevant personal and trip information to:

  • Licensed transportation operators to fulfill service requests
  • Payment processors
  • Technology providers
  • Hosting providers
  • Analytics and advertising platforms
  • Legal or governmental authorities when required

We may also disclose information in connection with a business transfer, merger, or acquisition. All service providers are contractually expected to maintain appropriate safeguards.

5. SMS & Text Messaging Communications (TCPA Compliance)

By providing your phone number to My Bus Rental through our website, quote form, or other communication channels, you expressly consent to receive:

  • Service-related communications
  • Booking confirmations
  • Trip updates
  • Customer service messages
  • Follow-up communications
  • Marketing or promotional messages (if applicable)

Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying “STOP” to any message received. After opting out, you may receive one final confirmation message.

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchasing services. We comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and applicable state regulations.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies for:

  • Website functionality
  • Analytics
  • Performance monitoring
  • Advertising and retargeting

Third-party services such as Google Analytics and advertising platforms may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Fulfill service obligations
  • Maintain business records
  • Comply with legal requirements
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. My Bus Rental disclaims liability for unauthorized access beyond our reasonable control.

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you may have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

  • Request disclosure of the categories of personal information collected
  • Request disclosure of specific pieces of personal information
  • Request deletion of personal information (subject to exceptions)
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request information about data sharing practices
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

My Bus Rental does not sell personal information as defined under CCPA. To exercise your rights, contact us using the information below. We may verify your identity before processing your request. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

10. Do Not Track Signals

Our website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such websites.

13. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be reflected with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of our website following updates constitutes acceptance of those changes.

14. Contact Information

For questions or privacy-related requests, please contact:

15. Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy, the collection or use of personal information, or your interaction with My Bus Rental shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration conducted by a neutral arbitrator in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), unless otherwise required by applicable law.

You agree that:

  • Arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis
  • No dispute shall be consolidated with any other claim
  • Arbitration shall take place in the State of New York, unless otherwise required by law
  • The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding

By using our website, you waive the right to a trial by jury.

16. Class Action Waiver

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree that:

  • Any claims shall be brought solely in your individual capacity
  • You waive the right to participate in any class action, collective action, consolidated action, or representative proceeding
  • No arbitrator shall have authority to conduct any class-wide proceeding

If this class action waiver is found unenforceable, the arbitration provision shall be null and void.

17. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy and any disputes arising from it shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law principles. Subject to the arbitration provisions above, any legal action not subject to arbitration shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the State of New York. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

18. State-Specific Privacy Addendum

Residents of certain states may have additional privacy rights under applicable laws, including but not limited to: California (CCPA / CPRA), Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), and Utah (UCPA).

If you are a resident of one of these states, you may have rights to:

  • Access personal data
  • Correct inaccuracies
  • Request deletion
  • Opt out of targeted advertising
  • Opt out of profiling
  • Limit the use of sensitive personal information (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@mybusrental.com. We may require identity verification before processing requests. We will respond within the time period required by applicable law.

19. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data security incident involving unauthorized access to personal information, My Bus Rental will:

  • Investigate the nature and scope of the incident
  • Take reasonable steps to mitigate potential harm
  • Notify affected individuals as required by applicable federal and state law
  • Notify regulatory authorities when legally required

Notification may be provided by email, written notice, website notice, or other legally permissible means. We are not responsible for security incidents caused by third-party service providers beyond our reasonable control; however, we will coordinate with such providers as required by law.