RYDZO

Captain Privacy Policy & Location Disclosure

Version 1.0.0 Effective Date: August 16, 2026 Compliance Baseline: DPDP Act 2023 & Play Store Location Policy

📍 Prominent Background Location Disclosure

Rydzo collects location data to enable nearby ride dispatch, real-time navigation, live route tracking, fair dynamic fare calculation, and emergency SOS safety features, even when the Driver App is running in the background or when the screen is locked, while you are online or on an active trip.

Location tracking automatically pauses when you toggle your status to Offline or close the active session.

1. Information We Collect from Driver Partners

During captain registration and active driving, Rydzo processes the following categories of information:

2. Why We Collect and Use Your Data

3. Information Visible to Passengers

When you accept a ride request, the following information is displayed to the assigned passenger for identification:

Note: Your private banking details, national identity documents, and personal home address are never shared with passengers. Direct phone numbers are masked during in-app communication.

4. Verified Third-Party Processors

Vendor Service Data Shared Purpose
Razorpay Payouts & Payments Bank account, IFSC, UPI ID, Payout amount Settling driver earnings & cash commission collection
WhatsApp / MSG91 Transactional SMS & OTP Mobile number, OTP payload Account authentication & ride dispatch alerts
Google Maps / Mapbox Maps & Navigation Pickup/drop location & route coordinates Turn-by-turn routing & distance calculation
Firebase / Sentry Diagnostics & Stability Device model, OS version, crash traces App performance and crash monitoring

5. Data Retention & Security Safeguards

Rydzo retains personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Notice, including providing the service, maintaining safety and security, resolving disputes, preventing fraud, and meeting applicable legal or regulatory obligations.

Driver verification documents and financial transaction logs are stored with encryption at rest (AES-256) and strict access controls.

6. Law Enforcement & Emergency Disclosures

Rydzo may disclose information to government, law-enforcement, regulatory or emergency authorities where required or permitted by applicable law, including where necessary to protect safety, investigate fraud, or respond to lawful requests.

7. Captain Privacy Rights & Deletion Workflows

You may review your registered information, toggle optional preferences, or request permanent account deletion directly within the Driver App (Profile > Privacy & Legal Preferences). Account deletion requests will process once active trips and pending wallet/payout settlements are finalized.

8. Customer Support & Privacy Assistance

For any privacy inquiries or account assistance, please contact our support team: