Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Fride collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application and related services (the "Platform").

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Account Information

• Name
• Email address
• Password (hashed)
• University affiliation

Driver Information

• Vehicle details (make, model, color, license plate)
• Phone number (optional)

Ride Data

• Pickup and dropoff locations
• Ride history
• Timestamps
• Queue data

Location Data

• Real-time GPS location (during rides)
• Driver location updates
• Rider location for pickup coordination

Device Data

• Device tokens for notifications
• Device type and operating system

2. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

We use data to:

• Operate the Platform
• Match riders with drivers
• Provide navigation and tracking
• Send notifications
• Improve performance and safety

3. LOCATION DATA (IMPORTANT)

4. DATA SHARING

We may share data with:

Service Providers

• Map services (routing)
• Hosting providers
• Notification systems

Other Users

• Drivers see rider pickup info
• Riders see driver details

We do NOT sell your data.

5. DATA RETENTION

We retain:

• Accounts until deleted
• Ride history indefinitely
• Location data temporarily or as needed

6. DATA SECURITY

We use:

• Encryption (SSL/TLS)
• Secure databases
• Access controls

However, no system is 100% secure.

7. YOUR RIGHTS

You may:

• Request access to your data
• Request deletion (subject to legal requirements)

Contact: team@fride.to

8. CHILDREN

Fride is not intended for users under 18.

9. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Fride integrates with third-party tools (maps, hosting, notifications). Their policies apply to their services.

10. CHANGES

We may update this policy at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

11. CONTACT

For privacy questions: team@fride.to