Privacy Policy and Legal Disclaimer for Black Car Everywhere Limousine & Car Service

Black Car Everywhere may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal obligations, cybersecurity practices, or operational requirements.

Company DBA: Black Car Everywhere, operated by Ah & Yar, Inc.

Black Car Everywhere provides an online platform connecting customers with licensed, insured, independent chauffeur contractors for limousine and car services. We do not directly provide transportation services; instead, we facilitate bookings, payments, and customer support. This Privacy Policy outlines data protection, cybersecurity practices, and legal disclaimers to create a secure, professional experience, minimizing legal risks and ensuring compliance with U.S. cyber laws.

Scope of Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, registered users, and independent contractors using Black Car Everywhere’s platform. It covers how we collect, use, and secure data and provides guidelines for conduct, data protection, and cybersecurity compliance.

Contact Information

Company: Ah & Yar, Inc., DBA Black Car Everywhere
Address: 5801 N. Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
License No.: 2862488
Phone: +1 (800) 967-9416
Email: reservation@blackcareverywhere.com
Website: https://blackcareverywhere.com/

For privacy, cybersecurity, or policy-related questions, please contact us.

Absolutely. Below are polished, legally neutral paragraphs that can be added as new subsections under Cybersecurity Legal Disclaimer and Liability Protection. They are written in a professional tone suitable for a nationwide chauffeur and executive transportation company. These are informational drafts and should be reviewed by legal counsel before publication.

1- Business Email Compromise (BEC) & Payment Fraud Protection

Black Car Everywhere is committed to protecting customers from fraudulent communications and payment-related scams. We will never request changes to payment instructions, banking information, or reservation payment methods through unsolicited emails, text messages, or other unofficial channels. Customers are encouraged to verify any payment-related request by contacting us using the official telephone number or contact information published on our website. Black Car Everywhere is not responsible for payments, deposits, or financial losses resulting from fraudulent communications, phishing attempts, spoofed emails, or unauthorized third parties falsely representing our company.

2- Cybersecurity Incident Response

Black Car Everywhere maintains commercially reasonable procedures to identify, investigate, contain, and respond to cybersecurity incidents affecting our systems or digital services. If a security event is suspected or confirmed, we may implement appropriate technical, operational, and administrative measures to mitigate risks, preserve system integrity, and restore affected services. Where required by applicable law, we will provide notifications to affected individuals or regulatory authorities within the legally required timeframes. We may also cooperate with law enforcement agencies, cybersecurity professionals, and forensic specialists when necessary to investigate or respond to cyber incidents.

3- Third-Party Technology & Service Provider Disclaimer

Our website, reservation platform, and digital services may rely on trusted third-party technology providers, including payment processors, cloud hosting providers, mapping services, email delivery platforms, SMS communication providers, fraud prevention tools, analytics services, and other software vendors. Although we carefully select reputable providers, Black Car Everywhere does not own or control their systems and cannot guarantee their uninterrupted performance or security. We are not liable for delays, interruptions, data loss, service failures, or cybersecurity incidents resulting from third-party platforms beyond our reasonable control.

4- Reservation Platform Availability

While we strive to maintain reliable online services, Black Car Everywhere cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability of its website, reservation platform, payment systems, customer portals, confirmation emails, SMS notifications, or other digital services. Temporary interruptions may occur because of scheduled maintenance, software upgrades, cybersecurity events, internet service disruptions, cloud infrastructure failures, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control. We will make commercially reasonable efforts to restore services promptly, but we are not liable for losses resulting from temporary service unavailability.

5- Expanded Cybersecurity Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Black Car Everywhere shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from cybersecurity events beyond our reasonable control. This includes, but is not limited to, phishing attacks, spoofed communications, ransomware, malware, denial-of-service attacks, unauthorized access despite reasonable safeguards, software vulnerabilities, internet outages, telecommunications failures, cloud service interruptions, third-party vendor security incidents, or other malicious cyber activities. Our implementation of commercially reasonable security measures does not constitute a guarantee that unauthorized access or cyber incidents will never occur.

6- Responsible Security Vulnerability Disclosure

Black Car Everywhere values responsible cybersecurity practices and encourages individuals who discover potential security vulnerabilities affecting our website or digital services to report them responsibly through our official contact channels. We will review legitimate reports in good faith and, where appropriate, take reasonable steps to investigate and remediate verified vulnerabilities. Individuals are expected to avoid unauthorized access, service disruption, data extraction, or any activity that violates applicable law while conducting security research.

7-Customer Security Responsibilities

Customers share responsibility for protecting their personal information and reservation details. Users should maintain the confidentiality of any login credentials, access links, booking confirmations, or other sensitive information associated with their reservations. Customers are encouraged to use secure devices and networks, remain alert to phishing attempts or fraudulent communications, and promptly notify Black Car Everywhere if they suspect unauthorized access, identity theft, or misuse of their reservation information. The company is not responsible for losses resulting from a customer’s failure to exercise reasonable security precautions.

8- Digital Communications Disclaimer

Black Car Everywhere may communicate with customers through email, SMS, telephone calls, or other electronic communication methods to provide reservation updates, confirmations, reminders, or customer support. Delivery of electronic communications depends on third-party telecommunications providers, internet service providers, and messaging platforms and therefore cannot be guaranteed. Delayed, blocked, or undelivered communications caused by external providers or customer device settings are beyond our reasonable control, and customers remain responsible for reviewing their reservation details and contacting us if expected communications are not received.

9- Data Retention & Secure Disposal

Black Car Everywhere retains customer information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill reservation services, comply with legal and regulatory obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and satisfy legitimate business requirements. Once personal information is no longer required for these purposes, we will take commercially reasonable measures to securely delete, anonymize, or otherwise dispose of such information in accordance with applicable data protection laws and our internal data management practices.

10- Payment Security and PCI DSS Compliance

Black Car Everywhere is committed to protecting customer payment information. Online reservations and payment transactions are facilitated through the Limo Anywhere reservation platform and its integrated third-party payment service providers. These payment providers maintain industry-standard security measures, including compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), where applicable.

Black Car Everywhere does not directly store, retain, or maintain customers’ complete payment card numbers, CVV codes, or other sensitive cardholder authentication data on its own systems. Payment information submitted during the reservation process is securely transmitted to and processed by authorized third-party payment providers in accordance with their applicable security standards and privacy practices.

While Black Car Everywhere carefully selects reputable technology and payment partners, we do not own, operate, or control the infrastructure used by independent payment providers and cannot guarantee the uninterrupted availability or security of their systems. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Black Car Everywhere shall not be liable for payment processing errors, cybersecurity incidents, or data breaches occurring solely within independent third-party payment systems beyond our reasonable control.

11- Data Minimization

Black Car Everywhere collects only the personal information reasonably necessary to facilitate transportation reservations, provide customer support, comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations, maintain operational security, prevent fraud, and improve our services. We do not intentionally collect excessive or unnecessary personal information beyond what is required to fulfill these legitimate business purposes.

12- Children’s Privacy

Black Car Everywhere’s website and services are intended for individuals who are legally permitted to enter into binding agreements. Our services are not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without appropriate authorization where required by law, we will take commercially reasonable steps to delete such information promptly.

13- International Users

Black Car Everywhere primarily operates within the United States. Individuals accessing our website or booking services from outside the United States acknowledge that their personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed within the United States, where privacy and data protection laws may differ from those of their country of residence. By using our services, international users consent to such processing in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

14- Identity Verification for Privacy Requests

To protect customer privacy and prevent unauthorized access to personal information, Black Car Everywhere may take reasonable steps to verify the identity of individuals requesting access to, correction of, deletion of, or portability of personal information before processing such requests. If sufficient verification cannot be completed, we may request additional information or decline the request where permitted by applicable law.

15- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Black Car Everywhere maintains commercially reasonable business continuity and disaster recovery practices designed to support the restoration of critical business operations following significant cybersecurity incidents, technology failures, or other operational disruptions. Recovery time may vary depending on the nature and severity of the incident, and service availability cannot be guaranteed during extraordinary events beyond our reasonable control.

16- Force Majeure – Cybersecurity Events

Black Car Everywhere shall not be responsible for delays, interruptions, or failures in the performance of its digital services resulting from events beyond its reasonable control. Such events may include, without limitation, ransomware attacks, malware outbreaks, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, widespread internet outages, cloud infrastructure failures, telecommunications disruptions, utility failures, government actions, natural disasters, or other unforeseen cybersecurity or technology-related events. During such events, Black Car Everywhere will make commercially reasonable efforts to restore services as soon as practicable.

17- Consent to Electronic Communications

By submitting a reservation request or otherwise using our services, users consent to receive electronic communications from Black Car Everywhere relating to reservations, confirmations, invoices, receipts, operational updates, customer support, and other service-related communications. Delivery of electronic communications depends upon third-party communication providers and network availability and therefore cannot be guaranteed.

Cybersecurity Legal Disclaimer and Liability Protection

Black Car Everywhere is dedicated to implementing industry-standard cybersecurity practices to protect user data, but no system is immune from cyber threats. We do not assume liability for any damages resulting from cyber incidents beyond our control. Users agree to utilize our platform with an understanding of inherent cybersecurity risks and responsibilities.

Limited Liability for Cybersecurity Incidents

Cybersecurity Disclaimer: While we employ strict data protection measures, Black Car Everywhere does not guarantee or warrant complete protection against unauthorized access, hacking, malware, or other cyber threats.
User Responsibility for Cybersecurity Awareness: Users are responsible for securing their login credentials and taking personal precautions against phishing, hacking, and other online threats. Black Car Everywhere is not liable for damages resulting from user negligence or insecure personal practices.

Compliance with U.S. Cybersecurity Laws

Black Car Everywhere follows relevant U.S. cyber laws, including:

Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Unauthorized access to or misuse of our platform is strictly prohibited and may result in criminal prosecution and civil liability.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: Our data protection practices align with the FTC Act’s cybersecurity standards to secure and maintain user data responsibly.

Data Security Measures

We prioritize data security through a multi-layered approach to safeguard against breaches, unauthorized access, and misuse.

Data Encryption and Access Control

Encryption: All sensitive data, including payment information, is encrypted during transmission and while stored.
Access Control: Only authorized personnel with a legitimate need can access sensitive information. Access is regularly monitored and reviewed.

Security Audits and Continuous Monitoring

Regular Security Audits: We perform routine security audits to detect vulnerabilities and strengthen cyber defenses.
Continuous Threat Monitoring: Our systems are continuously monitored to detect potential cyber threats. Suspicious activities are flagged for immediate review and response.

Incident Response and Breach Notification

Breach Response Protocol: Black Car Everywhere maintains a breach response protocol, which includes containment, investigation, and mitigation.
Data Breach Notification: In compliance with data protection laws, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities in the event of a data breach.

Legal Protections Against Cyber Lawsuits

To minimize legal exposure and comply with cyber laws, Black Car Everywhere limits liability and sets clear expectations for users.

Liability Disclaimers and User Agreement

Data Breach Liability: Users acknowledge that no system is entirely immune to cyber risks. Black Car Everywhere disclaims liability for damages resulting from cyber incidents, breaches, or third-party attacks beyond our control.
No Liability for Third-Party Services: Black Car Everywhere partners with reputable third-party providers but does not control their data security measures. Users agree to review third-party providers’ privacy policies and hold Black Car Everywhere harmless for any cybersecurity breaches originating from these providers.
Prohibition Against Unauthorized Access: Unauthorized access, including hacking or phishing attempts, violates the CFAA and may result in criminal prosecution and civil penalties.

Personal Data Collection, Use, and Retention

Data collection is limited to what is necessary for service facilitation, legal compliance, and enhanced user experience.

Data Types Collected:
- Personal Information: Names, contact details, payment information, and booking history.
- Technical Information: IP addresses, browser types, device details.
- User-Generated Content: Reviews, feedback, and other interactions.
Purpose of Data Collection:
- Service Provision: Data is used to process bookings and facilitate customer service.
- Compliance: Data supports legal and regulatory compliance.
Data Retention: Information is retained only as needed for legal, operational, or compliance requirements, after which it is securely deleted.

User Rights Under Privacy Laws (CCPA, GDPR)

Access: Request access to personal data.
Correction: Update inaccurate information.
Deletion: Request data deletion where permissible.
Data Portability: Request data in a transferable format.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance user experience, support site functionality, and analyze interactions.

Types of Cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary functionality that expires after closing the browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Saves settings and preferences.
- Analytics and Marketing Cookies: Tracks site usage and supports advertising.
Third-Party Providers: Our platform integrates trusted providers like Google Analytics and Facebook. Users agree to review these providers’ privacy policies.

Third-Party Service Providers and Outsourcing

To ensure high-quality service, Black Car Everywhere partners with reliable third-party providers for specific operational needs, including dispatch and customer support.

Third-Party Data Protections: We require third-party providers to comply with U.S. data protection laws and maintain confidentiality standards to protect shared data.
Liability Disclaimer for Third-Party Breaches: While we vet third-party providers, Black Car Everywhere is not liable for data breaches or cyber incidents occurring on third-party systems. Users agree to hold Black Car Everywhere harmless from claims arising from third-party breaches.

User Responsibilities and Cyber Awareness

To maintain a secure platform, Black Car Everywhere relies on users to follow basic cybersecurity practices.

Account Security: Users are responsible for keeping account credentials confidential and reporting suspicious activity to us.
Phishing and Malware Awareness: Users agree to remain vigilant against phishing, malware, and other cyber threats. Black Car Everywhere is not liable for damages resulting from user interactions with phishing or malicious content.

Amendments to This Privacy Policy and Cybersecurity Practices

This Privacy Policy and associated cybersecurity practices may be updated periodically to reflect regulatory changes or service improvements. Users will be notified of significant changes, and continued use of our platform constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

Platform Role and Independent Contractor Relationship

Black Car Everywhere, operated by Ah & Yar, Inc., functions as a technology-enabled reservation and customer service platform that connects customers with licensed, insured, and independently operated chauffeur contractors for requested transportation services. Except where expressly stated otherwise, Black Car Everywhere does not employ, supervise, or control the day-to-day operations, driving activities, vehicle maintenance, licensing, insurance, or regulatory compliance of independent chauffeur contractors. Each independent contractor is solely responsible for performing transportation services safely, professionally, and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Limitation of Responsibility for Independent Contractors

While Black Car Everywhere makes commercially reasonable efforts to work with qualified independent chauffeur contractors, we cannot guarantee the acts, omissions, decisions, or conduct of any independent contractor. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Black Car Everywhere shall not be responsible for losses, damages, delays, injuries, property damage, traffic violations, regulatory violations, or other claims arising solely from the independent contractor’s operation of a vehicle or performance of transportation services, except where liability cannot be limited under applicable law.

Customer Responsibilities and Good Faith Cooperation

Customers agree to provide accurate reservation information, maintain respectful and lawful conduct during the provision of transportation services, and comply with applicable laws and reasonable safety instructions. Customers acknowledge that providing inaccurate reservation details, engaging in unlawful conduct, or interfering with the safe operation of a vehicle may affect the provision of services. Black Car Everywhere reserves the right to refuse, suspend, or terminate services where necessary to protect the safety, security, or legal rights of customers, independent contractors, employees, or the public.

Good Faith Resolution of Disputes

Black Car Everywhere values customer satisfaction and encourages the prompt resolution of concerns. Before initiating formal legal proceedings, customers and independent chauffeur contractors agree to make commercially reasonable efforts to resolve disputes by contacting Black Car Everywhere in writing and allowing a reasonable opportunity for investigation and response. Nothing in this provision limits any rights that cannot be waived under applicable law.

Indemnification

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, customers and independent chauffeur contractors agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ah & Yar, Inc., doing business as Black Car Everywhere, together with its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, and representatives, from and against claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and reasonable attorneys’ fees arising out of their own unlawful conduct, negligence, breach of these Terms, misuse of the platform, violation of applicable laws, or infringement of the rights of any third party. This provision shall not apply to the extent a claim results directly from the gross negligence, willful misconduct, or other liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law by Black Car Everywhere.

Chargeback and Payment Dispute Policy

Customers agree to contact Black Car Everywhere regarding any billing questions or payment concerns before initiating a chargeback or payment dispute with their financial institution or payment provider. We will make commercially reasonable efforts to investigate and resolve legitimate billing concerns in good faith. Initiating a fraudulent or unwarranted chargeback after transportation services have been provided or a reservation has been confirmed may constitute a breach of these Terms and may result in the recovery of unpaid amounts, reasonable collection costs, administrative fees where permitted by law, and other remedies available under applicable law. Nothing in this section limits a customer’s rights under applicable consumer protection laws.

Electronic Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our website, requesting a quotation, submitting a reservation, completing an online booking, making a payment, checking an acceptance box, or otherwise using Black Car Everywhere’s services, users acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions, the Privacy Policy, and any additional policies referenced herein. Electronic acceptance shall have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

No Oral Modification

No statement, representation, promise, or communication made by any customer service representative, dispatcher, independent chauffeur contractor, or other individual shall modify or waive any provision of these Terms and Conditions unless such modification is expressly authorized in writing by an authorized representative of Ah & Yar, Inc. Customers should rely only upon written confirmations and official communications issued by Black Car Everywhere regarding reservations, pricing, cancellations, refunds, and other contractual matters.

Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with the Privacy Policy, Cancellation Policy, and any other policies expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the complete and exclusive agreement between Black Car Everywhere and the user regarding the use of our website, reservation platform, and related services. They supersede all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, understandings, proposals, or representations relating to the same subject matter.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. Any unenforceable provision shall be interpreted, modified, or limited only to the extent necessary to make it enforceable while preserving its original intent whenever legally possible.

Survival

Any provisions of these Terms and Conditions that by their nature should survive the termination, cancellation, completion, or expiration of a reservation or business relationship shall remain in effect, including but not limited to provisions relating to payment obligations, confidentiality, intellectual property, limitation of liability, indemnification, dispute resolution, governing law, record retention, cybersecurity protections, and privacy obligations.

Reservation Records and Electronic Communications

Black Car Everywhere maintains electronic reservation records, payment records, dispatch information, and customer communications for operational, legal, security, and compliance purposes. In the event of any inconsistency between automated notifications, verbal communications, or customer recollections and the official reservation records maintained by Black Car Everywhere, the company’s official electronic records shall serve as the controlling record to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Good Faith Cooperation and Dispute Resolution

Black Car Everywhere is committed to resolving concerns fairly and efficiently. Before initiating formal legal proceedings, customers and independent chauffeur contractors agree to contact Black Car Everywhere in writing and provide a reasonable opportunity to investigate and attempt to resolve the matter in good faith. This provision is intended to encourage early resolution of disputes and does not limit any non-waivable rights or remedies available under applicable law.

Non-Discrimination and Inclusivity Policy

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and ADA requirements, Black Car Everywhere ensures non-discriminatory service access for all users.

Legal Notice

Black Car Everywhere Limousine & Car Service / DBA Ah & Yar, Inc.
Address: 5801 N. Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
Phone: +1 (800) 967-9416
Email: reservation@blackcareverywhere.com

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute relating to this Privacy Policy or the collection, processing, or protection of personal information shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts located in Illinois, except where applicable law requires otherwise.