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PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: June 8, 2026

Duck Stop Travel Center (“Duck Stop,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how Duck Stop collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects information when you use the Duck Stop Pro mobile application, website, rewards platform, transportation services, and related offerings (collectively, the “Services”).

By using the Services, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

First and last name
Email address
Mobile telephone number
Mailing address
Date of birth
Profile information
Account credentials
Customer support communications
Survey responses
Marketing preferences

Loyalty and Rewards Information

We may collect and maintain:

Loyalty account information
Rewards balances
Rewards redemption history
Digital coupon activity
Offer activity
Promotional participation
Loyalty tier information
Account activity records

Purchase Information

We may collect information relating to purchases and transactions, including:

Transaction dates
Transaction amounts
Participating location information
Products purchased
Fuel purchases
Food and beverage purchases
Reward redemption transactions
Purchase history records

Receipt Submission Information

When you upload or submit receipts, we may collect:

Receipt images
Purchase details
Store information
Transaction information
Product information
Receipt processing data

Receipt images may be reviewed by automated systems and authorized personnel for validation, fraud prevention, and rewards administration.

Transportation Service Information

When you request transportation, pickup, shuttle, or similar services through Duck Stop Pro, we may collect:

Pickup location
Destination information
Ride request information
Driver assignment information
Transportation activity logs
Transportation service history
Ride-related communications

Location Information

Duck Stop Pro may collect precise location information from your device.

This includes:

GPS location
Device location information
Pickup location information
Route information
Location history associated with transportation requests

Location information may be collected:

While the application is open and actively being used;
While the application is running in the background, if you have granted permission to do so;
During active transportation requests;
To support location-based features and services.

Device and Technical Information

We may automatically collect:

Device type
Device model
Operating system
Device identifiers
IP address
Application version
Mobile carrier information
Language settings
Crash reports
Diagnostic information
Performance data

Communication Information

We may collect information relating to communications sent through the Services, including:

SMS opt-in records
SMS opt-out records
Push notification preferences
Communication history
Delivery status information

2. How We Use Information

We may use information to:

Create and manage accounts
Authenticate users
Operate rewards programs
Award and redeem points
Process purchases
Process receipt submissions
Deliver coupons and offers
Coordinate transportation services
Assign drivers
Facilitate customer pickups
Improve pickup accuracy
Provide customer support
Detect fraud and abuse
Improve service quality
Analyze usage trends
Comply with legal obligations
Protect customer and employee safety

3. Location Services

Duck Stop Pro uses location information to provide and improve Services.

Location information may be used for:

Store location services
Transportation requests
Driver dispatching
Pickup coordination
Navigation assistance
Location-based promotions
Safety and operational monitoring

If you authorize background location access, Duck Stop Pro may continue receiving location information while the application is not actively open.

You may disable location permissions through your device settings at any time. Certain features may become unavailable if location permissions are disabled.

4. Transportation Services and Location Sharing

When transportation services are requested, Duck Stop may share your location information with authorized personnel as necessary to provide the requested service.

This may include:

Duck Stop drivers
Dispatch personnel
Transportation coordinators
Customer support personnel
Technology providers supporting transportation operations

Location information is shared solely for legitimate operational, safety, and service-related purposes.

5. Push Notifications

With your consent, Duck Stop Pro may send push notifications regarding:

Rewards activity
Offers and promotions
Account updates
Transportation updates
Pickup notifications
Security alerts
Service announcements

Push notifications may be disabled through your device settings.

6. SMS Communications

If you opt into SMS communications, we may send:

Verification codes
Account notifications
Rewards notifications
Promotional offers
Transportation updates
Customer service communications

Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out of marketing messages at any time by following instructions included in the message.

Additional terms are contained in the Duck Stop SMS & Text Messaging Terms.

7. How We Share Information

Duck Stop does not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

Service Providers

Including providers assisting with:

Cloud hosting
Data storage
Loyalty administration
Analytics
Messaging services
Customer support
Fraud prevention
Transportation operations

Business Partners

We may share information necessary to:

Process rewards
Verify transactions
Administer promotions
Support services requested by users

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when necessary to:

Comply with law
Respond to legal requests
Protect safety
Prevent fraud
Protect rights and property

Business Transactions

Information may be transferred as part of a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets.

8. Data Security

Duck Stop employs reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information.

Security measures may include:

Encryption
Secure authentication
Access controls
Monitoring systems
Security reviews

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

9. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Provide Services
Operate rewards programs
Maintain transaction records
Support transportation services
Prevent fraud
Resolve disputes
Comply with legal obligations

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information involved.

10. Your Choices

You may:

Access account information
Update account information
Modify communication preferences
Disable location permissions
Disable push notifications
Opt out of SMS marketing
Request account deletion

Some Services may become unavailable if certain permissions are withdrawn.

11. Account Deletion

Users may request deletion of their Duck Stop Pro account.

Please refer to the Duck Stop Pro Account Deletion Policy for additional details regarding:

Account deletion requests
Data removal
Information retention
Loyalty reward impacts

12. Children’s Privacy

Duck Stop Pro is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

13. State Privacy Rights

Residents of certain states may have additional rights regarding their personal information.

Additional information is available in the Duck Stop U.S. State Privacy Rights Notice.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Duck Stop may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes become effective upon posting within the application or website.

Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of any revised Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Information

Duck Stop Travel Center
10000 75th St.
Hodgkins, Illinois 60525

Email: admin@duckstoptravelcenter.com