Proposed Effective Date: October 10, 2026

Operated by Creative Design Studios

1. Introduction

Welcome to TruckStop.US!

TruckStop.US is an online social networking community created for truck drivers, owner-operators, fleet owners, transportation professionals, trucking enthusiasts, and others connected to the trucking industry.

TruckStop.US is owned and operated by Creative Design Studios (referred to in this Privacy Policy as "TruckStop.US," "we," "us," or "our").

We respect your privacy and recognize the importance of protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains the types of information we may collect, how we use and protect that information, when it may be shared, and the choices available to you.

By using TruckStop.US, you acknowledge the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on the features you use, we may collect the following categories of information.

Account and Profile Information

When you register or maintain an account, this may include:

• Your name, username, and email address.
• Account credentials, stored using appropriate security protections.
• Profile photographs and information you choose to provide.
• Your interests, professional background, and trucking-related information.
• Account preferences and privacy settings.

Content and Communications

When you participate in the community, we may process:

• Posts, comments, photographs, and other uploaded content.
• Group discussions and community interactions.
• Messages exchanged through platform messaging features.
• Reports submitted to moderators or support personnel.
• Other information you voluntarily share.

Private messages are intended for their designated participants, but may be processed or accessed when technically necessary to operate the service, investigate abuse, comply with law, or address security concerns, subject to applicable safeguards.

Technical and Usage Information

When you access TruckStop.US, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location derived from it.
• Browser type, operating system, and device information.
• Pages visited and interactions with platform features.
• Login activity, timestamps, and security-related events.
• Cookies, session identifiers, and similar technologies.

Location Information

Certain future features may request access to your device's location.

If location-based functionality is introduced, we will explain the information requested and provide applicable permission controls.

Precise device location will not be requested through such features without an appropriate permission or other lawful basis.

You should avoid publicly sharing your real-time location if doing so could compromise your safety or privacy.

Payment Information

If paid memberships, advertising services, or other purchases become available, payment processing may be handled by third-party payment providers.

Depending on the payment arrangement, we may receive transaction information such as payment status, billing details, subscription status, and limited payment-method identifiers.

We do not intend to store complete payment card numbers on TruckStop.US servers.

3. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

• Create and manage member accounts.
• Provide social networking and communication features.
• Display profiles, posts, comments, and community content.
• Deliver account notifications and service communications.
• Respond to support requests.
• Detect fraud, spam, abuse, and security threats.
• Enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve the platform.
• Process payments and manage subscriptions when applicable.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

If we introduce additional uses of personal information, we will provide appropriate notices and choices where required.

4. Public Information and Member Visibility

TruckStop.US is a social networking platform. Some information you share may be visible to other members or the public, depending on the platform's functionality and your privacy settings.

Publicly shared content may include profile details, posts, comments, photographs, and participation in public discussions.

Other users may be able to copy, capture, or redistribute information they can access.

Deleting content from TruckStop.US may not remove copies previously saved or shared by others.

We encourage members to review their privacy settings and carefully consider what information they publish.

5. Private Messaging

TruckStop.US may provide private messaging and other direct communication features.

Messages are intended for their designated recipients, subject to the platform's technical capabilities, security practices, and applicable law.

We do not represent that all messages are end-to-end encrypted.

Message data may be stored or processed as necessary to deliver communications, maintain security, investigate reported violations, or comply with legal obligations.

Members should avoid transmitting highly sensitive financial information, passwords, or identity documents through messaging features.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

TruckStop.US may use cookies and similar technologies to support:

• Login sessions and account authentication.
• Security and fraud prevention.
• Website preferences and settings.
• Platform functionality and performance.
• Analytics and service improvements, where implemented.

Some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.

Additional cookies or tracking technologies may require notice or consent depending on applicable law.

You may manage cookies through your browser settings, although disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

7. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell personal information to third parties for money.

We may share information in the following circumstances:

With other members: When you choose to publish content or interact with other users, subject to applicable visibility settings.

With service providers: Hosting providers, email delivery services, security services, payment processors, and other vendors assisting with platform operations may process information on our behalf.

With third-party integrations: Certain features may involve external services, such as embedded media, link previews, maps, or other integrations. Those services may receive information necessary to provide their functionality.

For legal and safety reasons: We may disclose information when required by applicable law or when reasonably necessary to protect rights, safety, security, or the integrity of the platform.

In connection with business changes: Information may be transferred as part of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or transfer of platform operations, subject to applicable legal requirements.

We do not authorize service providers to use personal information for unrelated purposes merely because they provide services to TruckStop.US.

8. Advertising and Business Services

TruckStop.US may introduce business listings, sponsored content, advertising, and promotional services.

If advertising features involve additional data collection, personalization, or sharing with advertising partners, we will provide appropriate disclosures and privacy choices as required by law.

Business listings may contain information voluntarily provided by advertisers or business representatives.

We will update this Privacy Policy when material new advertising-related data practices are introduced.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards intended to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

These safeguards may include access controls, encrypted connections, authentication protections, software updates, and other security measures.

However, no internet-based platform can guarantee absolute security.

Members are responsible for protecting their account credentials and notifying us if they suspect unauthorized access.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to operate the platform, provide requested services, maintain security, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

Certain records may remain in backups or be retained when legally required, even after an account or content has been deleted.

We will establish and apply retention and deletion procedures appropriate to the information processed.

11. Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:

• Access personal information we maintain about you.
• Request corrections to inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of certain personal information.
• Manage account visibility and privacy settings.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
• Request a copy of certain personal information.
• Opt out of certain data uses where applicable.

Some requests may be subject to legal exceptions, identity verification, or other lawful limitations.

To submit a privacy-related request, contact support@truckstop.us.

We will respond in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

12. Children's Privacy

TruckStop.US is intended for adults aged 18 and older.

We do not knowingly permit individuals under 18 to register for member accounts.

If we learn that an account belongs to an individual under the minimum permitted age, we may restrict or remove the account and associated information as appropriate.

Parents or guardians who believe a minor has provided personal information may contact support@truckstop.us.

13. Third-Party Websites and Embedded Content

TruckStop.US may contain links to external websites or embedded content from third-party platforms.

These services may collect information independently and operate under their own privacy policies.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of websites or services that we do not control.

We encourage members to review the privacy policies of third-party services before interacting with them.

14. International Visitors

TruckStop.US is primarily intended for the United States trucking community, although individuals in other countries may be able to access the platform.

If personal information is processed or transferred across national borders, applicable privacy and data protection requirements may apply.

Where required, we will implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in platform functionality, technology, operational practices, or applicable laws.

When appropriate, we will provide notice of material changes.

The effective date will be updated when revisions take effect.

We encourage members to review this policy periodically.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

TruckStop.US

Operated by Creative Design Studios

Website: https://truckstop.us

Email: support@truckstop.us

TruckStop.US

By Truckers | For Truckers