Privacy Policy

Stride Auto

Effective Date: February 24, 2026

Last Updated: February 24, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Stride Auto ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website strideauto.com (the "Site") and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

• First and last name
• Email address
• Phone number
• ZIP code or mailing address
• Rideshare platform(s) you drive for
• Vehicle rental status and costs
• Weekly budget for vehicle payments
• Vehicle preferences
• Email/SMS preferences and subscriptions

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• IP address, browser type/version, operating system, device type
• Referring website, pages viewed, time on pages, date/time of visit
• Cookies, web beacons, and tracking technologies (see Section 8)

2.3 Third-Party Information

• Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
• Advertising platforms (Facebook, Google Ads)
• Email service providers (Mailchimp)

3. How We Use Your Information

• Process waitlist registration and notifications
• Respond to inquiries and provide updates
• Analyze user interactions to improve services
• Send marketing emails/SMS with consent
• Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud
• Track website performance and advertising effectiveness

4. How We Share Your Information

• Service providers for email, analytics, storage, SMS, and support
• Business transfers (merger, acquisition, sale)
• Legal requirements and law enforcement
• With your consent
• Aggregated or de-identified data for analysis or investors

5. Your Privacy Rights

• Access, correct, delete, or request personal data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Do Not Track (DNT) preference
• California residents: CCPA rights
• European residents: GDPR rights

To exercise your rights, contact hello@strideauto.co with the subject line "Privacy Rights Request".

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information as long as needed for our purposes or as required by law. This includes waitlist data, marketing data, analytics data, and compliance with legal obligations.

7. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure storage, audits, and employee training. No method is 100% secure; you are responsible for account security and reporting breaches.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• Essential cookies: required for the Site
• Analytics cookies: track user interactions (Google Analytics)
• Marketing cookies: display relevant ads (Facebook Pixel, Google Ads)
• Preference cookies: remember user settings and improve experience

You can manage cookies through browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 18. If we collect data from a child, we will promptly delete it upon notice.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. We take measures to ensure adequate protection for users in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices; review their policies before providing personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Continued use after updates indicates acceptance. We notify you of material changes via email or Site notice.

15. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes will be resolved according to the dispute resolution process in our Terms of Service.