Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for ShareDrive, we may collect the following personal information:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Profile photograph
• Government-issued identification (for verification purposes)
• Payment information

Driver-Specific Information

If you register as a driver, we additionally collect:

• Driver's license information
• Vehicle registration details
• Vehicle insurance information
• Vehicle photographs

Location Information

We collect location data to provide our carpooling services, including:

• GPS location during rides (for navigation and safety)
• Pickup and drop-off locations
• Frequently traveled routes (to suggest matches)

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about your use of our services:

• Device information (model, operating system, unique identifiers)
• App usage patterns and preferences
• Ride history and transaction records
• Communication logs within the app

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our carpooling services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Match riders with drivers heading in similar directions
• Verify user identities and ensure platform safety
• Send service-related communications and updates
• Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activities
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Other Users

When you book or offer a ride, certain information (such as your first name, profile photo, rating, and approximate pickup location) will be shared with the other party to facilitate the ride.

With Service Providers

We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, and customer support.

For Legal Purposes

We may disclose information if required by law, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or ensure the safety of our users.

With Your Consent

We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure data storage facilities

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. We may also retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, such as resolving disputes and enforcing our agreements.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to processing of your personal information
• Request restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at admin@sharedrive.ng.

7. Children's Privacy

ShareDrive is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

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

• Email: admin@sharedrive.ng
• Website: sharedrive.ng