Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about RoadEcho security, privacy, and operations.

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1. Core Mechanics & Privacy

What is RoadEcho?

RoadEcho is a privacy-first, secure digital messaging and notification utility designed to seamlessly bridge communication between vehicle owners using cryptographic plate hashing.

How does RoadEcho protect my license plate and privacy?

To ensure absolute compliance with the Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) and international privacy laws, raw license plate strings are transformed using SHA-256 cryptographic hashing with unique server-side salts. No raw plate numbers or plain-text Personally Identifiable Information (PII) are ever stored in the database.

Can someone unmask or reveal an anonymous sender?

No. RoadEcho operates on a strict zero-knowledge architecture, meaning the platform does not track, unmask, or reveal the identity or personal information of anonymous senders.

2. Messaging & Moderation

How are messages sent and screened?

Senders look up a vehicle by state and plate, type or dictate a message via browser-native voice integration, and submit it with a mandatory terms agreement. All messages pass through real-time autonomous OpenAI pre-moderation filters to instantly intercept and block harassment, threats, or toxic language.

What happens if a message violates platform rules?

Any content flagged by the autonomous pre-moderation gate is automatically rejected and blocked from entering the vault queue. Your text stays in the form so you can reword it calmly and try again.

3. Vaults, Monetization & Data Rights

How do I claim my license plate?

Vehicle owners can voluntarily claim up to three plate inboxes digitally via secure email authentication. Physical registration documents and government ID uploads are strictly prohibited to eliminate unnecessary PII liability.

How does the Referral Rewards Vault work?

You receive a unique referral link in your vault dashboard. When friends use your link to send a message or claim a plate, a 24-hour access pass is safely deposited into your stored pass vault.

How do I activate my stored referral passes?

Go to your dashboard vault, check your available stored passes, and click "Activate 24-Hour Pass From Vault" whenever you are ready to unlock waiting messages. Active time extends cleanly if you have remaining duration.

What do platform fees cover?

Fees paid on the platform strictly cover secure digital decryption, data delivery, and real-time alert services.

What are the pricing options?
  • Free Core: Register plates, look up vehicles, and manage incoming vault items with zero friction.
  • 24-Hour Pass ($1.99): Pay a one-time digital decryption and delivery fee to read a waiting message payload.
  • Active Subscriber ($2.99 / month): Receive continuous real-time alert notifications and streamlined vault access.
Can I cancel my subscription at any time?

Yes. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time directly from your dashboard by clicking the "Manage / Cancel Subscription" button. When you cancel, your active subscriber benefits and vault access remain fully active through the end of your current pre-paid billing period.

How do I delete my account and data (GDPR Compliance)?

In compliance with international GDPR and UK GDPR regulations, you maintain absolute Data Subject Rights. You can execute instant self-service account deletion and permanent data record purging directly through your user dashboard.