Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Lugate (“Lugate”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects the information we obtain from you when you use the Lugate Platform and related Services.
The Lugate Platform includes our websites, mobile applications, and any associated services that allow users to locate, book, and manage luggage storage through partner locations.
1. DEFINITIONS
Any terms not defined in this Privacy Policy will have the same meaning as defined in the Lugate Terms of Service.
In this Privacy Policy, “Partner” and “Customer” are collectively referred to as “User”.
- Customer refers to individuals who book luggage storage services through the Lugate Platform
- Partner refers to businesses or locations that provide luggage storage facilities through the Lugate Platform.
2. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 Information Required to Use the Lugate Platform
When you use the Lugate Platform, we may collect personal information necessary to provide our services. This may include:
Contact, Account, and Profile Information
This includes information such as:
- First and last name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Geographic location or region
- Account preferences and profile details
You provide this information when you:
- Create a Lugate account
- Make a booking
- Contact customer support
- Use features of the Lugate Platform
2.2 Information You Voluntarily Provide
Users may voluntarily provide additional personal information while interacting with the platform.
Information About Others
You may provide information about another individual when making bookings or payments on their behalf. By submitting such information, you confirm that you have the necessary permission to share that information and that the individual has been informed about this Privacy Policy.
Other Voluntary Information
You may provide additional information when:
- Completing forms on the Lugate Platform
- Updating account details
- Participating in surveys or promotional campaigns
- Communicating with customer support
- Providing reviews or feedback
- Sharing your address or location information
2.3 Information Automatically Collected
When you use the Lugate Platform, certain information may be automatically collected.
Location Information
We may collect approximate or precise location information from:
- IP addresses
- Mobile device GPS
- Device location settings
This information helps us display nearby luggage storage locations and improve service functionality.
Usage Information
We may collect information about how you interact with the Lugate Platform, such as:
- Pages viewed
- Searches performed
- Bookings made
- Services selected
- Actions taken within the platform
Log Data and Device Information
We may collect technical information including:
- Device type and operating system
- IP address
- Access dates and times
- Browser type
- Device identifiers
- System activity and crash data
This information helps us improve the reliability and performance of the Lugate Platform.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect certain information about your interactions with the Lugate Platform.
2.4 Information Collected from Third Parties
We may also collect information about you from external sources.
Third-Party Services
We may obtain information from third-party partners such as payment processors, marketing platforms, and advertising networks.
Referrals
If you are invited to join Lugate by another user, the person inviting you may provide your email address or contact details.
Affiliates
We may receive information from affiliated service providers if you interact with them directly, such as through customer support requests.
Bag Protection Claims
If you submit a claim under Lugate’s luggage protection program, we may collect additional information necessary to review and process the claim.
Third-Party Analytics and Tracking Tools
The Lugate Platform may display third-party content, advertisements, or social media tools that use technologies such as cookies, web beacons, or tracking pixels to collect information about your interactions. Information collected by these third parties is governed by their own privacy policies.
Fraud Prevention and Safety
Where permitted by law, we may receive additional information from service providers or partners to detect fraudulent activity, verify identity, or improve security measures.
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
3.1 Operating and Improving the Lugate Platform
We may use your personal information to:
- Provide access to the Lugate Platform
- Process bookings and service requests
- Manage user accounts
- Provide customer support
- Conduct research and analytics
- Improve the platform and develop new services
- Send service-related notifications and updates
- Personalize user experiences based on booking history and preferences
With your consent, we may also send marketing communications about Lugate services, promotions, or partner offers that may interest you.
3.2 Creating a Safe and Secure Environment
We may process personal information to:
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Conduct security investigations and risk assessments
- Verify identity and account information
- Enforce our Terms of Service
- Resolve disputes between users
- Comply with applicable laws and legal requests
In certain situations, automated monitoring systems may analyze account activity to identify suspicious behavior that could pose risks to Lugate or other users.
3.3 Business and Financial Operations
Your information may be used for legitimate business purposes including financial planning, corporate restructuring, investment discussions, or mergers and acquisitions. When sharing information with potential investors or partners, appropriate confidentiality agreements will be implemented.
4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
4.1 Sharing with Your Consent
We will not share your personal information with third parties without your consent except where required by law or described in this Privacy Policy.
With your permission, we may share limited data with third-party service providers for marketing, analytics, or promotional purposes.
4.2 Sharing with Other Users
Some information may be shared with Partner Locations to facilitate your booking.
For example, we may provide Partners with:
- Your name
- Booking confirmation details
- Drop-off and pick-up times
This information is shared only to the extent necessary to provide the requested services.
4.3 Third-Party Service Providers
We may work with trusted service providers that support our operations, including companies that provide:
- Payment processing
- Website hosting
- Cloud storage
- Data analytics
- Customer service tools
These service providers are required to maintain confidentiality and only use the data for the services they provide.
4.4 Legal Compliance
We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, court order, or government authority.
4.5 Protecting Lugate and Users
We may share information if necessary to:
- Prevent fraud or illegal activities
- Protect the rights or safety of Lugate or its users
- Investigate legal claims or disputes
- Enforce agreements or policies
4.6 Business Transfers
If Lugate undergoes a merger, acquisition, investment transaction, or asset sale, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4.7 Aggregated Data
We may share aggregated or anonymized data with third parties for research, analytics, or marketing purposes. This data will not identify individual users.
4.8 Affiliates
We may share personal information with affiliated companies or subsidiaries where necessary to operate and improve the Lugate Platform.
5. SECURITY, INTEGRITY, AND RETENTION
Lugate takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or loss. However, no system can guarantee complete security.
Data Retention
Lugate retains personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including legal, regulatory, accounting, or operational requirements.
Generally:
- Account information is retained while the user account remains active.
- Booking and transaction records may be retained for up to 3 years to comply with financial and regulatory obligations.
- Customer support communications may be retained for up to 3 years for service improvement and dispute resolution.
- Analytics and usage data may be retained in anonymized form for longer periods for research and platform improvement.
Users may request deletion of their personal information subject to applicable legal requirements.
6. COOKIES
When you use the Lugate Platform, we may store small text files called cookies on your device.
Cookies help us:
- Recognize returning users
- Improve website functionality
- Analyze usage patterns
- Personalize user experiences
Users may adjust browser settings to disable cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features of the platform.
We may also use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand user behavior and improve our services.
7. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
The Lugate Platform and Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16 years.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take steps to remove it.
8. YOUR CHOICES
Users have control over the information they share with Lugate.
You may:
- Update or correct your account information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Modify communication preferences
- Opt out of marketing emails
Account settings can be managed directly through the Lugate Platform.
9. PRIVACY POLICIES OF OTHER WEBSITES
The Lugate Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. Lugate is not responsible for the privacy practices of those external websites.
Users should review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.
10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
Lugate may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or operational practices. When updates occur, the revised policy will be posted on the Lugate Platform with the updated effective date.
11. HOW TO CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, you may contact us at:
Lugate Support Team
Email: support@lugate.com
Email: support@lugate.com
Website: www.lugate.com