Privacy Policy

SIDINGS™ Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 26, 2025

Standard Rail Corporation ("SRC," "we," "us," or "our") operates the SIDINGS™ comprehensive rail logistics and transportation platform (the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you access or use our Platform and related services within our Service Area. This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with our Terms of Service.

By using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Platform immediately.

1. Information We Collect

As a B2B platform serving rail logistics professionals, we collect business and professional information necessary to operate our services.

1.1 Business Contact Information

  • Business contact details (name, email, phone, business address)
  • Company name, industry information, and business registration details
  • Professional titles, roles, and authority levels
  • Account credentials and security settings
  • Payment and billing information for business transactions
  • Professional certifications and rail industry qualifications

1.2 Facility and Asset Information

For Facilities creating listings:

  • Facility locations, coordinates, and rail connectivity
  • Operational specifications, capacity, and service capabilities
  • Commercial terms, pricing, and availability
  • Facility documentation, photos, and compliance certificates
  • Safety records and regulatory compliance information
  • Insurance and liability coverage details

1.3 Transaction and Usage Data

  • FastTrack™ applications, approvals, and order history
  • Platform usage patterns and search behavior
  • Communication logs between business users
  • Payment processing records and financial transaction data
  • Technical data (IP addresses, browser information, session data)

2. How We Use Information

We use business information to provide and improve our rail logistics platform:

2.1 Platform Operations

  • Account management and user authentication
  • Processing FastTrack™ applications and approvals
  • Facilitating facility listings and booking transactions
  • Payment processing and financial record keeping
  • Customer support and technical assistance

2.2 Business Communications

  • Service notifications and platform updates
  • Transaction confirmations and billing statements
  • Industry insights and market analytics (with consent)
  • Regulatory compliance notifications

2.3 Legal and Security

  • Fraud prevention and security monitoring
  • Compliance with rail industry regulations
  • Legal obligations and dispute resolution
  • Platform analytics and performance improvement

3. Information Sharing

Important: We do not sell personal contact information to third parties for marketing purposes. Business information may be shared for legitimate business purposes as described below.

3.1 Public and Private Listings

Public Listings: General facility information is publicly visible and searchable, including facility locations, basic specifications, and business contact information.

FastTrack™ Information: Detailed pricing, commercial terms, and booking capabilities are only visible to pre-authorized companies who have been approved for FastTrack™ services. This restricted information is shared solely between qualified Shippers and participating Facilities.

3.2 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in platform operations, including payment processing, cloud hosting, email services, analytics, security monitoring, and other business functions. All service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and process data only as necessary to provide their services.

3.3 Legal and Regulatory

Information may be disclosed when required by law, court orders, regulatory authorities, or to protect our rights and prevent fraud. This includes compliance with transportation and commerce regulations.

3.4 Data Products and Analytics

We may develop and provide data products and industry insights, including:

  • Public data compilation: Aggregated lists of facilities, locations, and publicly available business information
  • Market analytics: Industry trends, capacity analysis, and market insights based on aggregated platform data
  • Business intelligence: Anonymized benchmarks and performance metrics for industry analysis

Private business information (such as FastTrack™ pricing, confidential communications, or non-public facility details) is not sold or shared outside authorized business relationships.

3.5 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, business information may be transferred as part of the business assets, subject to the same privacy protections.

4. Data Security

We implement safeguards including:

  • Encryption in transit and at rest
  • Access controls and multi-factor authentication
  • Regular audits and staff training
  • Monitoring and incident response protocols

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Business Data Retention

We retain business information as long as necessary for business operations, legal compliance, and customer service:

Retention Principles

  • Active account data is maintained while your account remains active
  • Transaction and financial records are kept according to accounting and tax requirements
  • Communication records are maintained to support ongoing business relationships
  • Analytics data may be anonymized and retained for platform improvement
  • Security and fraud prevention data is kept as needed for platform security

You may request information about retention periods for your specific data. We will delete or anonymize information when it is no longer needed for legitimate business purposes, unless retention is required by law.

6. Your Privacy Rights

As a business user, you have rights regarding your information within our Service Area:

6.1 Access and Correction

You may access, review, and update your business information through your account dashboard or by contacting us. We will verify your identity before providing access to sensitive business data.

6.2 Data Requests

You may request information about what data we have, request corrections, or ask about data export options. We will work with you to provide reasonable access to your business information, subject to technical limitations and legal requirements.

6.3 Communications Preferences

You can manage your communication preferences for marketing and promotional emails. Essential service communications (such as security alerts, billing notices, and critical platform updates) will continue as needed for platform operations.

6.4 Regional Privacy Laws

Users in Canada (PIPEDA), California (CCPA/CPRA), and other jurisdictions with specific privacy laws may have additional rights. Contact us to exercise jurisdiction-specific rights. As described in Section 3.4, we may provide data products based on public information and aggregated data.

Business Continuity: Some data deletion requests may be limited by ongoing business relationships, legal requirements, or platform security needs.

7. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools to enhance your business experience:

7.1 Essential Cookies

  • User authentication and session management
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Platform functionality and user preferences

7.2 Analytics and Performance

  • Platform usage analytics and user behavior tracking
  • Performance monitoring and error tracking
  • Business intelligence and market insights

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Disabling certain cookies may impact platform functionality. Contact us if you have specific questions about our use of cookies and tracking technologies.

8. Third-Party Integrations

Our platform integrates with trusted business service providers:

Types of Integrations

  • Payment Processors: Processing subscriptions and business transactions
  • Cloud Infrastructure: Hosting, data storage, and computing services
  • Communication Services: Email, messaging, and notification platforms
  • Analytics and Mapping: Business intelligence and location services
  • Rail Industry Data: Compliance tools, regulatory data, and industry integrations
  • Security Services: Fraud prevention, monitoring, and authentication

Each integration is governed by the third party's privacy policy and our data processing agreements. We recommend reviewing their policies for complete understanding of data handling practices.

We regularly audit our integrations to ensure they meet our security and privacy standards for business data protection.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our business practices, legal requirements, or platform features.

Notification Process

  • Material changes will be communicated via email to account holders
  • Updates will be posted on our platform with revised effective dates
  • Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of policy changes
  • Significant changes may require explicit consent for continued service

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your business information.

10. Contact Information

For privacy questions, data requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy:

Privacy Contact

Email: privacy@standardrail.com

Business Inquiries: info@standardrail.com

Mailing Address: Standard Rail Corporation, Privacy Officer

We will respond to privacy requests within 30 business days. Complex requests may require additional time, and we will notify you of any delays.

Questions About This Privacy Policy?

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@standardrail.com.

Last Updated: August 26, 2025

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