Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 19, 2026

RideGY ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

  • Name, phone number, email address
  • Profile photo (optional)
  • Payment information and transaction history

Location Data

  • Real-time GPS location during trips (for riders and drivers)
  • Pickup and dropoff addresses
  • Trip routes and history

Driver-Specific Information

  • Driver's license and identification documents
  • Vehicle registration and insurance
  • Background check results
  • Vehicle photos and details

Usage Information

  • Trip history and details
  • Ratings and reviews
  • Device information and IP address
  • App usage data and preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our transportation services
  • Match riders with nearby available drivers
  • Calculate fares based on distance, time, and surge pricing
  • Process payments securely through Stripe
  • Provide customer support and resolve disputes
  • Conduct driver background checks and verification
  • Send important notifications about your trips and account
  • Improve safety features and emergency response
  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance the platform
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Location Data Usage

We collect real-time location data during trips for the following purposes:

  • Matching riders with nearby drivers
  • Providing turn-by-turn navigation
  • Calculating accurate fares based on distance traveled
  • Enabling real-time trip tracking for safety
  • Supporting emergency assistance and SOS features
  • Sharing your location with designated emergency contacts when you activate safety alerts

For Drivers: We collect location data when you are online and accepting trips to ensure accurate driver positioning and efficient rider matching.

4. Information Sharing

We share your information only in the following circumstances:

With Drivers and Riders

To facilitate trips, we share necessary information between riders and drivers, including names, photos, vehicle details, and real-time locations during active trips.

With Emergency Services

When you activate the emergency SOS feature, we share your location and trip details with emergency services and your designated emergency contacts.

With Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform:

  • Stripe for payment processing
  • Google Maps for mapping and navigation
  • Cloud hosting providers for data storage
  • Push notification services (Expo)

For Legal Compliance

We may disclose information when required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of RideGY, our users, or others.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure payment processing through Stripe (PCI-DSS compliant)
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

  • Trip data and location history are retained for safety, legal, and operational purposes
  • Payment records are kept in accordance with financial regulations
  • Driver documents are retained for verification and compliance
  • Account information is retained while your account is active

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Control location sharing through your device settings
  • Download a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@thetechxpert.com

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of RideGY after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: info@thetechxpert.com

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