Privacy Policy for nRide Mobile Application

Effective Date: 02/11/2023

Introduction

Welcome to nRide, a decentralized taxi-hailing mobile application designed with your privacy in mind. At nRide, we are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard it. This Privacy Policy explains the types of information we collect and how we handle it. By using the nRide mobile application (the "App"), you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect two primary types of personal information:

1. Location Information

Purpose: We collect your location data to provide ride-hailing services, connect you with nearby drivers, and calculate fares accurately.

Collection Method: We access your device's location services, such as GPS, Wi-Fi, and cellular network information, to determine your precise location.

Storage: We only retain your location data for the duration of your ride request and do not store it beyond that.

2. Public Keys

Purpose: Public keys are collected for cryptographic purposes, ensuring secure and private communication within the App. They play a vital role in securing transactions and interactions.

Collection Method: When you use the App, we generate a unique public key pair for your account. Your public key is shared with other users to establish secure communication channels.

Storage: We securely store public keys on our servers to facilitate secure communication but do not use them for any other purpose.

How We Use Your Information

We collect exclusively for the following purposes:

1. Locatoin Information

Ride Matching: To connect you with nearby drivers for ride-hailing services.

Fare Calculation: To accurately calculate fares based on distance and time.

Ride Progress: To track the progress of your ride and provide you with real-time updates.

2. Public Keys

Secure Communication: To enable secure, end-to-end encrypted communication within the App.

Transaction Processing: To facilitate secure payment transactions for rides.

Information Sharing

We take your privacy seriously and do not share your information with third parties.

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

1. Location Information

Device Settings: You can enable or disable location services through your device settings. However, please note that disabling location services may impact the functionality of the App, and you may not be able to use our ride-hailing services effectively.

2. Public Keys

Essential for Security: Public keys are essential for secure communication within the App, and they cannot be disabled.

Security

We take reasonable steps to safeguard your information, including location data and public keys, to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. Our security measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. We will notify you of any significant updates by email or through the App.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@nride.comThank you for choosing nRide. We are dedicated to providing you with a safe and secure ride-hailing experience while respecting your privacy.