Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

carpooliceland.com is a ride-sharing cost-splitting platform operated by V&E ehf. (company ID: 540325-1700). This Privacy Policy describes what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it — in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Icelandic data protection legislation.

2. What Data We Collect

When you post a ride listing, we collect:

• Your name
• Your mobile phone number
• Your WhatsApp number
• Your email address (used only to send a booking confirmation — never shown publicly)

We also collect:

• Cookie preferences
• Anonymized usage analytics

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Publish and display your ride listing on the platform
• Send you a confirmation email after successful payment
• Enable other users to contact you via WhatsApp
• Process your listing payment through our payment provider

4. Legal Basis

We process your personal data on the following grounds:

• Consent — when you choose to post a listing
• Legitimate interest — to operate and improve the platform
• Contract performance — to process your listing payment

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data to anyone. Your name and WhatsApp contact link are visible publicly on your listing. Your email address is never shared or displayed publicly. Payment data is handled by our payment provider, Rapyd, under their own privacy policy.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

Listing data is retained until the travel date has passed, after which your listing is automatically hidden from public view. You can request full deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct any inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to how we process your data
• Receive your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at carpool@tengt.is.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies required to operate the website. We also use optional analytics cookies to understand how the platform is used — these are only activated with your consent. You can update your cookie preferences at any time.

9. Contact

• V&E ehf. | Company ID: 540325-1700
• Email: carpool@tengt.is
• Website: carpooliceland.com