At UniRide, your privacy is our top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our app and services.
Effective Date: October 2025
UniRide operates as the data controller responsible for processing your personal information under applicable data protection laws.
By using UniRide, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.
We only collect data necessary to operate the app effectively.
By granting permissions (such as location or notifications), you allow UniRide to provide its core services. You can manage or revoke these permissions anytime through your device settings.
We collect the following information to improve our service and ensure safety for all users:
We do not monitor or access private messages unless required for safety investigations, dispute resolution, or legal compliance.
Currently, UniRide supports cash payments only.
In future updates, secure digital payment options may be introduced, and this policy will be updated accordingly.
Your information is used to:
We never sell or share your personal data with third-party marketers.
When you participate in a ride, we share limited information (name, profile picture, university, pickup/drop-off locations) with other participants to facilitate the ride-sharing experience.
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, including payment processors, cloud storage providers, and analytics services. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of UniRide, our users, or others.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.
We use advanced encryption and secure authentication to protect your data.
Access is restricted only to authorized UniRide personnel and trusted service providers.
We retain your data only as long as necessary for providing services and fulfilling legal obligations.
You can request account deletion anytime, and your data will be permanently removed within 30 days.
UniRide may use cookies or similar technologies to analyze app usage and enhance performance.
You can disable cookies through your browser or device settings.
You have the right to:
Your data may be shared only when:
Your information may occasionally be transferred and processed in other regions, where data protection laws may differ. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect new features or legal requirements.
Any changes will be posted in the app with a new effective date.