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Freightage Inc. — Privacy Policy
Freightage Inc. ("Freightage," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website https://freightageinc.com/ (the "Site") and provides trucking, logistics, and freight transportation services, including recruiting drivers and owner-operators. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use and share it, and the choices available to you.
By using our Site, submitting an application, or contacting us, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Who We Are
Freightage Inc.
2320 138th Street, Blue Island, IL 60406
Phone: +1 (708) 765-4111
Email: safety@freightageinc.com
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
a) Information You Provide Directly
- Contact & Quote Requests: Name, company name, email address, phone number, and any message details submitted through our contact or "Request a Quote" forms.
- Driver / Owner-Operator Applications: When you apply through our driver application portal (hosted by our third-party application partner, IntelliApp), we and our processing partner may collect information such as your name, contact details, CDL license number and class, driving history, employment history, and other information required for driver qualification and safety compliance under applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.
- Newsletter Sign-Up: Email address, if you subscribe to receive updates.
- Communications: Any information you provide when you call, email, or otherwise correspond with us (e.g., at safety@freightageinc.com).
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information via cookies and similar tracking technologies, including:
- IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referring/exit pages
- General location information (e.g., city/region derived from IP address)
c) Cookies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes, consistent with the cookie consent options presented on our Site:
- Functional (Strictly Necessary): Required for core Site functionality; cannot be disabled.
- Preferences: Remember choices you make to improve your experience.
- Statistics/Analytics: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (typically aggregated/anonymized).
- Marketing: Used to build user profiles and deliver relevant advertising or track usage across websites.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie consent banner on our Site, or through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries, quote requests, and general communications
- Process and evaluate driver and owner-operator applications
- Verify compliance with DOT/FMCSA safety and licensing requirements
- Operate, maintain, and improve our Site and services
- Send newsletters or updates, where you have opted in
- Analyze Site usage and improve user experience
- Deliver relevant advertising, where permitted by your cookie preferences
- Comply with legal, regulatory, and safety obligations
- Protect the rights, property, and safety of Freightage, our drivers, and others
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service Providers: Third parties who perform services on our behalf, such as our driver application platform (IntelliApp/driverapponline.com), website hosting, email delivery, and analytics providers.
- Business Partners & Carriers: Where relevant to freight operations, dispatch, or shipment coordination.
- Legal & Regulatory Authorities: When required by law, regulation (including DOT/FMCSA requirements), subpoena, or legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Freightage or others.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of company assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including to satisfy legal, accounting, safety, or regulatory recordkeeping requirements (such as DOT/FMCSA driver qualification file retention rules), after which it is securely deleted or anonymized.
Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you
- Opt out of marketing communications (e.g., via unsubscribe links in emails)
- Manage or withdraw cookie consent through our cookie banner or browser settings
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at safety@freightageinc.com. We will respond in accordance with applicable law. Residents of certain U.S. states (e.g., under state consumer privacy laws) may have additional specific rights; contact us for details relevant to your state of residence.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., social media pages, our driver application portal). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
International Users
Our Site is intended primarily for users located in the United States. If you access our Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Freightage Inc.
2320 138th Street, Blue Island, IL 60406
Phone: +1 (708) 765-4111
Email: safety@freightageinc.com