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Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
Overview
CityBus MTL ("we", "us") operates the CityBus MTL app and website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you request a quote or book a ride with us.
Information We Collect
We collect the following information when you use our app:
- Account information: Name and email address when you register or sign in (including via Google or Apple).
- Booking details: Event type, date, group size, pickup and drop-off locations, hours needed, and any notes you provide.
- Contact information: Phone number and email address from quote request forms.
- Location data: Approximate GPS location shared by drivers during active bookings for real-time tracking purposes only. Customers may opt into tracking their ride in progress.
- App usage: Basic usage data to improve our service (no advertising profiling).
We do not collect payment card details directly — payments are processed securely by our payment provider (Stripe).
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your quote request and arrange your booking.
- Provide real-time driver tracking during your ride.
- Send booking confirmations, updates, and customer support communications via SMS and email.
- Improve and operate the app and our services.
We do not use your data for advertising or sell it to third parties.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services which may process your data:
- Google Sign-In: For optional authentication. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
- Sign in with Apple: For optional authentication. Governed by Apple's Privacy Policy.
- Stripe: For payment processing. We do not see or store your card details.
- Vonage (SMS): For sending booking confirmation and update messages.
- Google Calendar: To add confirmed bookings to our operations calendar.
These providers operate under their own privacy policies and are bound by contractual obligations to protect your data.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with:
- Trusted service providers listed above who help us operate.
- Drivers assigned to your booking (name and contact info for coordination).
- Law enforcement or regulatory bodies when required by law.
Data Retention
We keep your booking information for as long as necessary to provide our services and meet legal and accounting obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us (see below).
Your Rights & Data Deletion
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time. To request account or data deletion, contact us at:
- Email: informations@citybusmtl.ca
- Phone: 438-439-9123
We will process deletion requests within 30 days. Certain data may be retained to fulfil legal or accounting obligations.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS) and access controls on our backend systems.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, reach us at:
- Email: informations@citybusmtl.ca
- Phone: 438-439-9123
