1. Introduction
RideCalculator (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the RideCalculator mobile application.
By using the app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
Phone number (for account registration and login)
Device ID (to enhance account security and prevent fraud)
B. Location Data (Precise Location)
We collect your precise GPS location only while you are actively using the app during a ride.
Location data is used to:
Calculate ride distance
Calculate ride duration
Estimate and calculate ride cost
Display routes on the map
Track vehicle movement in real time
If location permission is denied, core app features will not function properly.
C. Camera Usage
The app may request access to your camera to:
Capture photos of the taxi meter or car counter
Attach ride-related images for documentation purposes
We do not access your camera without your explicit permission.
D. Ride Data
We collect ride-related data including:
Pickup and destination locations
Distance traveled
Ride duration
Speed data
Calculated ride cost data
Timestamps
This information is used to provide ride summaries and trip history.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Provide ride tracking and fare calculation services
Maintain ride history
Improve app performance and reliability
Enhance security and prevent unauthorized access
Respond to user support requests
We do not sell your personal data.
4. Data Sharing
We do not share your personal data with third parties for advertising purposes.
We may share information only:
When required by law
To protect our legal rights
With secure service providers that help operate our backend infrastructure (under strict confidentiality agreements)
5. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to:
Provide the services
Maintain ride history
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and security measures to protect your personal information.
However, no electronic transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
By using the app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your account and personal data
Withdraw location or camera permissions at any time via your device settings
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
8. Children's Privacy
RideCalculator is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
