Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to DashDeduct ("DashDeduct," "we," "us," or "our"). We operate the DashDeduct mobile application and website at dashdeduct.com (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information about you when you use our Service.

By using DashDeduct, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Your name and email address
• Password (stored in hashed form — we never store plaintext passwords)
• Your chosen gig platform(s) (e.g., DoorDash, Uber Eats, Instacart)
• Account preferences and settings

Location and Mileage Tracking Data

DashDeduct's core functionality requires access to your device's location in order to track driving trips and calculate mileage. Specifically, we may collect:

• GPS location coordinates during trips
• Trip start and end points
• Distance driven per trip
• Trip timestamps and duration
• Route data used to calculate mileage

Background Location: If you enable background location tracking in your device settings, DashDeduct may collect location data while the app is running in the background in order to detect trips automatically. You can disable background location access at any time through your device's privacy settings.

Your choice: You can disable location permissions at any time through your device settings (iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services; Android: Settings → Location). Disabling location access will prevent automatic trip tracking.

Device and Usage Data

We may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Device type, operating system, and version
• App version
• IP address
• Crash reports and error logs
• Feature usage and interaction patterns within the app
• Session duration and frequency of use

Payment Information

DashDeduct does not directly collect or store your credit card or bank account information. Subscription payments are processed by third-party payment processors (such as Stripe). These providers operate under their own privacy policies and security standards. We may receive limited billing information such as the last four digits of your card, billing address, and transaction confirmation details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve the DashDeduct Service, including mileage tracking and report generation
• To create and manage your account
• To process subscription payments
• To generate mileage summaries, deduction estimates, and tax-ready reports for your use
• To send transactional emails (e.g., account confirmations, password resets, billing receipts)
• To send product updates, new features, and promotional communications (you may opt out at any time)
• To diagnose technical issues and improve app performance
• To comply with legal obligations
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Analytics and Tracking Tools

We use third-party analytics services to understand how users interact with our Service. These may include:

• Google Analytics — to analyze traffic, usage patterns, and user behavior on our website
• PostHog — to track in-app events and product analytics
• Microsoft Clarity — to record sessions and generate heatmaps for improving user experience

These services may collect anonymized or aggregated data. They operate under their own privacy policies. You can opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons and pixels) to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze website traffic via analytics tools
• Enable certain features and functionality

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

6. How We Share Your Information

DashDeduct does not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: We share data with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the Service (e.g., cloud hosting, payment processing, analytics, customer support tools). These parties are bound by contractual obligations to protect your data.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of DashDeduct or others.
• Business transfers: If DashDeduct is acquired, merged, or sold, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information is subject to a different privacy policy.
• With your consent: We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS), hashed password storage, and access controls.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable time, except where we are required to retain it for legal or compliance purposes.

Trip and mileage data may be retained in anonymized aggregate form for analytics and product improvement purposes.

9. Your Choices and Rights

You have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated personal data.
• Location permissions: Enable or disable location tracking through your device settings at any time.
• Marketing opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in any email we send you.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@dashdeduct.com.

10. Children's Privacy

DashDeduct is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services (such as gig platform apps). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where required by law, notify you by email or in-app notification. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: support@dashdeduct.com
• Website: dashdeduct.com