Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 29, 2026
VayuRide ("VayuRide," "we," "us") operates a long-distance carpooling platform that connects drivers with empty seats to riders travelling the same way. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Information we collect
We collect information you provide and information generated as you use VayuRide:
- Account details — your name, email address, and mobile phone number.
- Profile — bio, photo, and travel preferences you add.
- Driver verification — for drivers, vehicle details and identity documents (e.g. driving licence) you upload for review.
- Rides & bookings — routes you publish or book, seats, and prices.
- Location — while a driver has an active ride and chooses to share it, we process live GPS location so riders can follow the trip. Location sharing stops when the ride ends.
- Usage & device data — basic technical information needed to operate and secure the service.
How we use your information
- To create and secure your account and sign you in.
- To verify drivers and their vehicles.
- To publish, search, match, and book rides.
- To show live ride tracking to booked riders.
- To send you service messages — verification codes and transactional notifications about your rides and bookings.
- To keep the platform safe and prevent misuse.
Email communications
VayuRide communicates with you by email. When you sign in we email a one-time verification code, and we send transactional notifications about your rides and bookings (requests, approvals, and ride status). These are service messages tied to your account and activity, not marketing.
We do not sell your information, and we do not use it for third-party marketing.
How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We share it only as needed to run the service:
- Between users — drivers and riders on the same ride see limited profile details (such as name and vehicle) needed to coordinate the trip.
- Service providers — vendors that process data on our behalf, such as email delivery, mapping (Google Maps), hosting, and secure file storage. They may use your information only to provide their service to us.
- Legal — when required by law or to protect the safety of our users.
Data retention
We keep your information for as long as your account is active and as needed to provide the service, resolve disputes, and meet legal obligations. Live location data is retained only briefly to power ride tracking.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections and access controls. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Your choices
- Update your profile details at any time from your profile page.
- Manage your contact details from your profile at any time.
- Request access to or deletion of your account information by contacting us.
Children
VayuRide is not intended for anyone under 18, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date above.
Contact us
Questions about this policy or your data? Contact us at privacy@vayuride.com.