Website Disclaimer

Terms of Use

The Martha's Vineyard Transit Authority ("the Authority") provides this site as a public service. Unauthorized attempts to modify any information stored on this site or utilize this site for other than its intended purposes are prohibited. The Authority makes no claims or guarantees about the accuracy or currency of the contents of this website and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in its contents.

No warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of non-infringement of third party rights, title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and freedom from computer virus, is given with respect to this website or its links to other websites. All information and data on this website is subject to change without notice. Neither the Authority nor its affiliates, employees or agents shall be liable for any loss or injury caused in whole or in part by use of this website or in reliance upon the information contained herein or linked hereto. You understand and agree that any material downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of this website is done at your own risk and discretion and that you will be solely responsible for any damages to your computer system or loss of data that results from the download of such material.

Privacy

The only information the Authority will obtain about you when you visit this site is the information you provide to it. The Authority's use and dissemination of the information you provide is governed by the Massachusetts Public Records Law, the Massachusetts Fair Information Practices Act, and laws relating to the confidentiality of tax, wage reporting, and child support information. The Authority does not sell or rent information about its users, but it may share or exchange information in accordance with the above mentioned laws.

The Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you subscribe to our SMS alert service. By using this service, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
 
Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information when you subscribe to our SMS alerts:
•             Contact Information: Your phone number, email address
•             Preferences: Routes, stops, or other transit-related content you opt to receive notifications about.
•             Usage Data: Details about your interactions with our SMS alerts (e.g., message delivery status, responses).
 
How We Use Your Information
The information collected is used for the following purposes:
1.            To send you SMS alerts about transit updates, delays, or other relevant notifications.
2.            To improve our services by analyzing usage patterns and feedback.
3.            To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests.
 
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share it under the following circumstances:
1.            Service Providers: With third-party SMS service providers solely for delivering alerts.
2.            Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, or government regulations.
3.            Operational Needs: With authorized transit partners to manage and improve transit services.
 
Your Rights and Choices
•             Opt-In Consent: You must explicitly opt in to receive SMS alerts by subscribing through our website or other approved methods.
•             Opt-Out Option: You can unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any SMS alert or contacting us directly.
•             Data Access and Correction: You can request access to your personal data or corrections if it is inaccurate.
 
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
 
Data Protection
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
 
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be communicated via our website or SMS alerts.
 
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
•             Email: info@vineyardtransit.com
•             Phone: 508-693-9440
 
By subscribing to our SMS or E-Mail alert service, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.