Privacy Policy

Rahvaan ("we," "our," "us") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you use our platform.

Last Updated: November 2024

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of data to provide you with the best service:

1.1 Personal Information

  • Full name
  • Mobile number, email address
  • Address and location details
  • ID proof details (Aadhaar, PAN, Driving License, etc.) for verification
  • Payment details (UPI, bank account, card information, etc.)

1.2 Booking Information

  • Trip details (pickup/drop location, date, time)
  • Vehicle preference and driver selection
  • Communication logs with drivers and transporters

1.3 Device & Technical Information

  • IP address, device type, operating system, browser type
  • App usage data, cookies, and tracking IDs

2. Camera Permissions

Our application may request access to your device's camera for the following purposes:

  • Profile Photo Upload

    To allow you to capture and upload your profile picture directly

  • Document Verification

    For drivers to upload vehicle documents, driving licenses, and ID proofs

  • Vehicle Photos

    To capture and upload vehicle images for registration and verification

  • Trip Documentation

    Optional feature to document your journey and share memories

Important Note:

Camera access is optional and only requested when you choose to use camera-related features. You can deny camera permissions and still use most of our services. Photos are stored securely and used only for the purposes mentioned above.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used for the following purposes:

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Processing bookings and payments

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Communicating with you about trips and offers

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Verifying identity and preventing fraud

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Improving service quality and user experience

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Legal compliance with government authorities

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Resolving disputes and enforcing agreements

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your data with:

Drivers/Transporters to fulfill bookings
Payment Gateways to process transactions
Government Authorities for legal compliance
Service Providers for analytics, security, and communication services
During Mergers or Acquisitions to transfer business assets

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Payment & Refund Policy Integration

1

All payments must be made through Rahvaan's approved payment channels unless explicitly agreed otherwise.

2

If you pay a driver or transporter outside Rahvaan, the company is not responsible or liable for disputes, fraud, refunds, or legal issues. Such matters will remain between you and the driver/transporter.

3

Refunds will be processed strictly as per the Rahvaan Refund & Cancellation Policy available on our platform.

4

Payment Gateway Fees, GST, other taxes, and applicable charges may be deducted from the refund amount.

6. Data Retention

We keep your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once the data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

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Encryption

of sensitive data

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Restricted Access

to authorized personnel only

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Regular Audits

and system backups

We are not responsible for security breaches beyond our reasonable control (e.g., hacking by third parties).

8. Your Rights

As a user, you have the following rights:

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Access Your Data

Request access to your personal information

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Correct or Delete

Request corrections or deletions

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Opt-Out

Unsubscribe from promotional messages

9. Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on our app/website with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

10. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes will be governed by Indian laws and settled in the jurisdiction of Srinagar High Court or in anywhere in India where we provide the services.

11. Acceptance

By using Rahvaan, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy, Refund Policy, Terms & Conditions, and User/Driver Agreements.

Have Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us.