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Driver Privacy Policy

Protecting your data while you're on the road

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

Introduction

This Driver Privacy Policy explains how Hailing Service collects, uses, shares, and protects the personal information of drivers who use our platform. As a driver, you trust us with important information, and we take this responsibility seriously.

By signing up and using our platform as a driver, you agree to the practices described in this privacy policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, you should not use our services as a driver.

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services for drivers:

Personal Information

  • Full name, email address, and phone number
  • Profile photo (required for driver identification)
  • Banking information for payments
  • Government-issued ID, driver's license, and vehicle registration
  • Tax information for reporting purposes

Vehicle Information

  • Vehicle make, model, year, and license plate number
  • Vehicle inspection certificates
  • Insurance documentation

Location and Usage Information

  • GPS location when the app is active
  • Routes taken during rides
  • Time spent online and driving
  • Acceptance and completion rates
  • Device information and app usage patterns

We use your information for the following purposes:

Account Creation and Verification

To verify your identity and eligibility to provide transportation services

Matching with Riders

To connect you with nearby passengers requesting rides

Payments and Tax Reporting

To process your earnings, provide payment statements, and comply with tax regulations

Safety and Security

To monitor for fraudulent activity and ensure platform safety

Service Optimization

To improve route suggestions, estimate arrival times, and enhance the driver experience

Communication

To send ride requests, updates, earnings information, and important announcements

We may share your information with:

Riders

We share your name, photo, vehicle details, and approximate location with riders

Payment Processors

To facilitate payments to your bank account

Insurance Providers

For coverage verification and claims processing

Legal Authorities

When required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety

Service Providers

Third parties that help us operate our platform (background check providers, cloud services, etc.)

Important: We never sell your personal information to third parties for advertising purposes

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:

Encryption

All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted

Secure Storage

Your data is stored on secure servers with restricted access

Access Controls

Only authorized personnel can access driver information

Monitoring

24/7 security monitoring for suspicious activities

We are committed to protecting your information, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to maintain strong passwords and keep your account credentials confidential.

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

Access

You can access most of your personal information through the driver app

Correction

You can update most of your information directly through your account settings

Data Portability

You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format

Account Deletion

You can request deletion of your driver account, subject to legal retention requirements

Marketing Opt-Out

You can opt out of marketing communications while still receiving essential service messages

To exercise these rights, contact our Driver Privacy Team at driver-privacy@hailingservice.com

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

Account Information

Retained while your driver account is active and for a period afterward for legal and business purposes

Trip Data

Retained for at least 7 years for tax, insurance, and safety purposes

Payment Information

Retained in accordance with financial regulations and tax requirements

Background Check Information

Retained in accordance with applicable laws and regulations

After the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

Notification of Changes

We will notify you of significant changes through:

  • In-app notifications
  • Email notifications to your registered email address
  • Updates to the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Your continued use of our driver platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions or concerns about this Driver Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Driver Support Line

+1 (234) 567-8901

Mailing Address

Hailing Service
Driver Privacy Department
123 Business Street
New York, NY 10001

Response Time

We aim to respond to all driver privacy inquiries within 5 business days

Questions about this policy? Contact our Driver Privacy Team at driver-privacy@hailingservice.com