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PRIVACY POLICY - VEHYLY

Last updated: January 6, 2026

VEHYLY LLC ("VEHYLY", "we", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our platform, mobile application, and related services (the "Service").

By using VEHYLY, you accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy.


1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect different types of information to provide and improve our Service.

1.1 INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE DIRECTLY

Registration information:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Password (encrypted)
- Date of birth
- Gender (optional)
- Location/address

Profile information:
- Profile photo
- Biography/description
- Social media links
- Work portfolio (for Professionals)
- Licenses and certifications (for Professionals)

Service information:
- Services offered and prices (Professionals)
- Availability and schedules
- Appointment history
- Reviews and ratings

Payment information:
- Credit/debit card information (processed by Stripe)
- Bank account information (for withdrawals)
- Transaction history

Communications:
- Messages sent through the Platform
- Emails and communications with support
- Reviews and comments

1.2 INFORMATION WE COLLECT AUTOMATICALLY

Device information:
- Device type (mobile, tablet, computer)
- Operating system and version
- Web browser
- IP address
- Unique device identifiers

Usage information:
- Pages visited
- Features used
- Time of use
- Frequency of use
- Content interactions

Location information:
- Approximate location based on IP address
- Precise location (only if you grant permission in the mobile app)
- Used to show nearby Professionals and services available in your area

1.3 THIRD-PARTY INFORMATION

Social networks:
If you choose to link your account with social networks (Facebook, Instagram, Google), we may receive information from your public profile.

Payment providers:
We receive payment confirmation information from Stripe, but we do not store complete credit card information.


2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information for the following purposes:

2.1 PROVIDE AND IMPROVE THE SERVICE

2.2 PERSONALIZATION

2.3 COMMUNICATIONS

2.4 SECURITY AND FRAUD PREVENTION

2.5 ANALYTICS AND IMPROVEMENTS

2.6 LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE


3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

VEHYLY does not sell your personal information. We share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 WITH OTHER USERS

Public profile information:
- Your name, photo, biography, and ratings are visible to other users
- Your posts, work photos, and reviews are public
- Professionals can see contact information of Clients who book appointments

Transaction information:
- Appointment and purchase details are shared between the parties involved

3.2 WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS

We share information with third parties who help us operate the Service:

Stripe:
- Processes payments and transactions
- Receives necessary payment information
- Stripe Privacy Policy

Firebase (Google):
- Hosts our database and authentication
- Provides push notification services
- Firebase Privacy Policy

Twilio:
- Sends SMS notifications
- Receives phone numbers for message sending
- Twilio Privacy Policy

Hosting services:
- Host our web application
- May access server information and logs

3.3 WITH YOUR CONSENT

We may share your information with third parties if you give us your explicit consent.

3.4 FOR LEGAL REASONS

We may disclose your information if:
- Required by law
- We respond to legal processes (court order, subpoena)
- We protect the rights, property, or safety of VEHYLY, our users, or the public
- We detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues

3.5 BUSINESS TRANSFERS

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred to the new entity.


4. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

4.1 WHAT ARE COOKIES

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website or use an application.

4.2 COOKIES WE USE

Essential cookies:

1. Authentication (Firebase):
- Keep you logged in
- Remember your authentication status
- Type: Essential (necessary for operation)
- Duration: Until you log out

2. Payment processing (Stripe):
- Facilitate secure transactions
- Prevent fraud
- Type: Essential (necessary for payments)
- Duration: 1 year

3. Local browser storage:
- Shopping cart
- User preferences
- Temporary session data
- Type: Essential (improve experience)
- Duration: Variable

4.3 WHAT WE DON'T USE

We DO NOT use cookies for:
- Third-party advertising
- Cross-site tracking
- Third-party behavioral analysis
- Targeted marketing

4.4 COOKIE CONTROL

You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Configure preferences by site

Note: If you block essential cookies, some VEHYLY features may not work properly.


5. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

5.1 ACCESS AND PORTABILITY

5.2 CORRECTION AND UPDATE

5.3 DELETION

Note: We may retain certain information for legal, security, or dispute resolution reasons.

5.4 RESTRICTION AND OBJECTION

5.5 NOTIFICATIONS

You can control notifications from:
- Mobile app settings
- Web profile settings
- "Unsubscribe" links in emails

5.6 EXERCISING YOUR RIGHTS

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: legal@vehyly.com

We will respond to your request within 30 days.


6. DATA RETENTION

6.1 HOW LONG WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION

Active accounts:
- We retain your information while your account is active

Closed accounts:
- We delete most of your personal information within 90 days
- We retain certain information for legal and security reasons

Specific information:
- Financial transactions: 7 years (tax and legal requirements)
- Messages and communications: 2 years
- Security logs: 1 year
- Aggregated analytical information: Indefinitely (anonymized)

6.2 DATA DELETION

When you delete your account:
1. Your profile will no longer be visible immediately
2. Your personal information will be deleted within 90 days
3. Historical transactions are retained in anonymized form


7. INFORMATION SECURITY

7.1 SECURITY MEASURES

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

Technical security:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
- Password encryption with secure algorithms
- Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
- Restricted access to personal information
- Regular security audits

Organizational security:
- Staff training in data protection
- Data access policies
- Confidentiality agreements with employees and providers

7.2 YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

It is also important that you:
- Keep your password secure
- Don't share your login credentials
- Log out on shared devices
- Notify us of suspicious activity

7.3 LIMITATIONS

No system is 100% secure. Although we implement robust measures, we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.


8. MINORS' PRIVACY

VEHYLY is intended for persons over 18 years of age. We do not intentionally collect information from persons under 18 years of age.

If we discover that we have collected information from a minor, we will delete it immediately.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, contact us: legal@vehyly.com


9. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

VEHYLY operates primarily in the United States. If you access the Service from another country:

For users in the European Union:
We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information in accordance with GDPR.


10. COMPLIANCE WITH PRIVACY LAWS

10.1 GDPR (EUROPEAN UNION)

If you reside in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:
- Right to be forgotten
- Data portability
- Restriction of processing
- Object to automated processing

Legal basis for processing:
- Contract execution: To provide the Service
- Legitimate interests: To improve and protect the Service
- Consent: For marketing communications
- Legal obligation: To comply with legal requirements

10.2 CCPA (CALIFORNIA)

If you reside in California, you have rights under CCPA:
- Know what information we collect
- Know if we sell your information (we don't)
- Request deletion of your information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

10.3 OTHER JURISDICTIONS

We comply with applicable privacy laws in all jurisdictions where we operate.


11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:
- Changes in our practices
- New functionalities
- Legal or regulatory changes

We will notify you of significant changes:
- By email
- Through notification on the Platform
- By updating the "Last updated" date

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.


12. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

VEHYLY may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

We recommend reading the privacy policies of any website or service you visit.


13. CONTACT

If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

VEHYLY LLC
2008 Jenkins Rd, Apt 263
Pasadena, TX 77506
United States

General email: support@vehyly.com
Privacy email: legal@vehyly.com
Website: https://vehyly.com

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.


14. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

14.1 AUTOMATED DECISIONS

VEHYLY uses automated systems to:
- Recommend Professionals and services
- Detect fraudulent or suspicious activity
- Moderate content

These systems do not make decisions that significantly affect you without human intervention.

14.2 ANONYMIZED DATA

We may use and share aggregated and anonymized information that does not personally identify you for:
- Trend analysis
- Research
- Service improvement
- Platform advertising

14.3 YOUR CONSENT

By using VEHYLY:
- You accept this Privacy Policy
- You consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described
- You confirm that you have read and understood your rights


By using VEHYLY, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted this Privacy Policy.


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