Privacy Notice

Effective Date: [ March 30, 2026 ]

Veehk Ride (“Veehk Ride”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, process, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you use our ride-hailing, transport, delivery, logistics, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using Veehk Ride, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Notice.

1. COLLECTION OF PERSONAL DATA
We collect personal data that you provide directly, as well as data generated through your use of our Services.

1.1 Personal Data You Provide
This may include:
- Full name, username, contact details (email, phone number)
- Identification details (government-issued ID, driver’s license)
- Payment and billing information
- Profile photos and account preferences
- Delivery instructions, addresses, and transaction details
- Communications with Veehk Ride (support inquiries, feedback)

1.2 Sensitive Personal Data
Where permitted by law, we may collect:
- Identity verification data
- Location data (real-time GPS)
- Background check information (for drivers and partners)
- Biometric or verification-related data (if applicable)

2. DATA COLLECTED FROM OTHER SOURCES
We may collect personal data when you access Veehk Ride through third-party platforms, interact with our services via business partners, or when third parties provide data to facilitate services (e.g., payment providers).

3. DATA ABOUT OTHER INDIVIDUALS
If you provide personal data of another individual, you represent that you have obtained their consent and they are aware of this Privacy Notice.

4. USER-PUBLISHED CONTENT
Any content you publish on Veehk Ride (reviews, ratings, comments) may be publicly visible. You are responsible for ensuring this content does not violate the privacy rights of others.

5. HOW WE USE PERSONAL DATA
We use personal data for providing services, ensuring safety and security, user support, research and development, and marketing and promotions. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.

5.1 Carpooling and Ride Sharing Services
Veehk Ride may use your personal data to facilitate carpooling or ride-sharing services, where multiple passengers share a single trip. This includes:
- Matching users traveling along similar routes
- Coordinating multiple pickup and drop-off locations
- Displaying limited user information (such as first name, rating, and pickup point) to co-passengers and drivers
- Enabling communication between co-riders for coordination purpose
- Optimizing routes, travel time, and shared fares

Personal data used for carpooling is limited to what is necessary to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable shared transportation.

6. CARPOOLING / RIDE SHARING PRIVACY
Veehk Ride offers carpooling or ride-sharing features that allow multiple users to share a single ride. This feature is designed to improve efficiency, reduce transportation costs, and support environmental sustainability.

6.1 Data Sharing in Shared Rides
When using carpool services:
- Limited personal data is shared among co-passengers and drivers for coordination
- Pickup and drop-off locations may be visible to other participants in the same ride
- In-app communication features may allow interaction between co-riders

6.2 Privacy Safeguards
Veehk Ride implements safeguards to protect your privacy:
- Only essential personal data is shared
- Sensitive information such as phone numbers is masked whenever possible
- Data is not shared outside authorized participants and service providers

6.3 User Responsibilities
Users of carpooling services are expected to:
- Respect the privacy and safety of co-passengers
- Emergency and safety features are available within the app
- Users can report incidents, inappropriate behavior, or safety concerns

Violations may result in suspension or termination of access to the Services.

6.4 Safety Measures
To enhance safety in shared rides:
- Trips are monitored and tracked in real time
- Avoid misuse of any shared personal information
- Comply with Veehk Ride’s community and safety guidelines

7. OTHER USERS (Including Carpool / Ride Sharing)
To provide our Services, including carpooling or shared rides, Veehk Ride may share certain personal data between users participating in the same trip.

Passengers in a shared ride may view limited details of co-passengers, such as first name, profile rating, and pickup/drop-off locations.

Drivers may access relevant passenger details necessary for route planning and trip completion.

Passengers may receive updates about co-riders’ pickup status to support efficient coordination. We ensure that only the minimum necessary personal data is shared to maintain user privacy while enabling the functionality of shared transportation services.

8. VEEHK FOR BUSINESS
For corporate accounts, we collect business-related usage data and may disclose relevant trip and billing data to business clients.

9. TEEN USERS AND FAMILY ACCOUNTS
We prioritize the safety of teen users. Parents/guardians may access and manage teen accounts, and we limit data collection for minors in accordance with applicable laws.

10. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
We use cookies to improve user experience and deliver targeted advertising. You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser or device settings.

11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

12. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill service purposes, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

13. PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access or loss.

14. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your data, among other rights.

15. AMENDMENTS AND UPDATES
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Changes will be posted within the application or website.

16. CONTACT US
For questions or concerns, please contact:
Veehk Ride Data Protection Team
Email: [Insert Email]
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