RouteIQ Pro

Privacy Policy

Document Version: 1.0  |  Effective Date: January 1, 2026  |  Applies To: All RouteIQ Pro users and subscribers
🔒 Our Core Privacy Commitment

RouteIQ Pro will never sell, rent, or share your data or your students' transportation data with third parties for commercial purposes. Student stop location data is sensitive — we treat it that way.

1. Who We Are

RouteIQ Pro ("we," "us," or "our") provides a cloud-based school bus fleet and route management platform for school districts and transportation authorities. Our contact information is: support@routeiqpro.cc.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your information when you use the RouteIQ Pro Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information (from Administrators)

Data TypeExamplesWhy We Collect It
Contact informationName, email address, phone numberAccount management, support, billing notifications
Organization detailsCompany name, depot location nameAccount identification and configuration
Authentication dataBcrypt password hash, session tokensSecure login and session management
Billing informationPayPal subscription ID, next billing dateSubscription management (card details held by PayPal only)
District CodeAuto-generated identifierDriver app login scoping

2.2 Operational Data (from Platform Use)

Data TypeExamplesWhy We Collect It
Route dataStop addresses, GPS coordinates, route geometryRoute planning and navigation
Driver recordsDriver name, bus number, PIN hashDriver management and dispatch
GPS tracking dataReal-time and historical bus coordinatesLive operations monitoring
Schedule dataAM/PM assignments, trip calendarsFleet scheduling and coordination
Incident reportsDate, location, incident typeSafety record-keeping
App usage dataLogin timestamps, session activitySecurity monitoring, troubleshooting

2.3 Automatically Collected Data

2.4 What We Do Not Collect

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

We do not use operational data or student transportation data for machine learning model training, advertising, or any purpose beyond direct service delivery.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your data or student data with third parties for commercial purposes. Period.

4.1 Service Providers (Subprocessors)

We share limited data with trusted service providers who assist in operating the Service:

ProviderPurposeData Shared
HostingerServer hosting and databaseAll data stored on their infrastructure (encrypted at rest for backups)
PayPalSubscription billingYour name, email, billing amounts — no student data
MapLibre / MapTilerMap renderingRoute geometry (no student-identifiable data)
OSRM (Project-OSRM)Route optimizationGPS coordinates for routing — no personal data

Each service provider is contractually required to use shared data only for the specified purpose and to protect it appropriately.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, subpoena, or court order. Where legally permissible, we will notify you before disclosing your information and cooperate with your efforts to limit the disclosure.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all assets, subscriber data may be transferred. We will provide notice and ensure the acquiring entity is bound by obligations at least as protective as this Privacy Policy.

5. Data Security

We implement multiple layers of security to protect your information:

No security system is 100% impenetrable. In the event of a data breach involving your information, we will notify you as required by applicable law and as described in our Data Privacy Agreement.

6. Data Retention

Data TypeRetention Period
Active account dataDuration of active subscription
Encrypted backupsUp to 60 days after account deletion
Session tokens24 hours (sliding) or until logout
Audit/security logs90 days
Payment records7 years (tax and legal compliance)
Signed agreementsDuration of relationship + 7 years
Data after cancellation30 days (export window), then permanently deleted

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Correction

You may access and update your account information at any time through the RouteIQ Pro admin dashboard. You may also contact us at support@routeiqpro.cc to request corrections to your information.

7.2 Data Export

You may download a complete copy of your organizational data at any time using the platform's built-in backup and export features.

7.3 Deletion

To request deletion of your account and all associated data, contact us at support@routeiqpro.cc. We will permanently delete your data within thirty (30) days of receiving a verifiable deletion request, subject to our legal data retention obligations.

7.4 California Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident or represent a California school district, you have the right to: (a) know what personal information we collect and how it is used; (b) request deletion of your personal information; (c) opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information); and (d) non-discrimination for exercising your rights. To exercise these rights, contact support@routeiqpro.cc.

8. FERPA Compliance

RouteIQ Pro acknowledges that student bus stop location data may constitute or be related to "education records" under FERPA. We operate as a "school official" with a legitimate educational interest as defined under FERPA's implementing regulations (34 C.F.R. § 99.31(a)(1)).

Consistent with FERPA, we:

9. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

The RouteIQ Pro platform is designed for use by school administrators and transportation staff — not directly by students. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. The platform stores bus stop location data (addresses) which may be associated with student transportation, but we do not collect student names, dates of birth, or other personal information that would identify individual minors.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at support@routeiqpro.cc.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will provide at least thirty (30) days notice of material changes via email to the registered account address. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

The "Effective Date" at the top of this document indicates when the current version became effective. Prior versions are available upon request.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns, contact us at:

We will respond to all privacy inquiries within five (5) business days.