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The Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to all Sawari users, including Riders and Drivers (including Driver applicants), and to all Sawari platforms and services, including our apps, websites, features, and other services (collectively, the “Sawari Platform”). Please remember that your use of the Sawari Platform is also subject to our Terms of Service.

The Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

Account Registration: When you create an account with Sawari, we collect the information you provide us, such as your name, email address, phone number, and payment information. You may choose to share additional info with us for your Rider profile, like your photo or saved addresses (e.g., home or work), and set up other preferences (such as your preferred pronouns).

Driver Information: If you apply to be a Driver, we will collect the information you provide in your application, including your name, email address, phone number, birth date, profile photo, physical address, government identification number (such as social security number), driver’s license information, vehicle information, and car insurance information. We collect the payment information you provide us, including your bank routing numbers, and tax information. Depending on where you want to drive, we may also ask for additional business license or permit information or other information to manage driving and programs relevant to that location. We may need additional information from you at some point after you become a Driver, including information to confirm your identity (like a photo).

SOS Contact Information: We will collect the contact list permission to list the contacts while adding the SOS contacts for user & driver app.

Ratings and Feedback: When you rate and provide feedback about Riders or Drivers, we collect all of the information you provide in your feedback.

Communications: When you contact us or we contact you, we collect any information that you provide, including the contents of the messages or attachments you send us.

B. Information We Collect When You Use the Sawari Platform

  • Location Information: The Sawari Platform collects location information (including GPS and WiFi data) differently depending on your Sawari app settings and device permissions as well as whether you are using the platform as a Rider or Driver:
    • Riders: We collect your device’s precise location when you open and use the Sawari app, including while the app is running in the background from the time you request a ride until it ends. Sawari also tracks the precise location of scooters and e-bikes at all times.
    • Drivers: We collect your device’s precise location when you open and use the app, including while the app is running in the background when it is in driver mode. We also collect precise location for a limited time after you exit driver mode in order to detect ride incidents, and continue collecting it until a reported or detected incident is no longer active.
  • Usage Information: Ride details, interactions with apps/websites, pages viewed, dates, times, and promotional info.
  • Device Information: Device model, IP address, browser, OS, carrier/manufacturer, radio type, settings, app installs, identifiers, push notification tokens, and mobile sensor data for Drivers.
  • Communications Between Riders and Drivers: Call/text info via third-party service. May monitor or record calls with notice.
  • Address Book Contacts: Accessed if granted to refer friends or for SOS contacts.
  • Cookies, Analytics, and Third-Party Technologies: Cookies, tracking pixels, analytics tools, SDKs, and third-party technologies help improve your experience, measure traffic, and serve ads.

C. Information We Collect from Third Parties

  • Third-Party Services: Background checks, insurance, finance, marketing, and other providers. Includes safety checks, participation in programs, operationalizing loyalty/promotions, demographic/market info.
  • Enterprise Programs: Employer or organization-provided information, e.g., name, contact info.
  • Concierge Service: Organizations may provide contact info and ride locations.
  • Referral Programs: Info from referral sources like name and contact info.
  • Other Users and Sources: Public or third-party info, e.g., law enforcement, insurers, media.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to provide the Sawari Platform, maintain security and safety, build the community, provide customer support, improve the platform, and respond to legal proceedings and obligations.

  • Provide the Sawari Platform (verify identity, maintain account, track rides, process payments, facilitate communication and additional services, operate promotions)
  • Maintain the Security and Safety of the Sawari Platform and its users (authenticate, verify drivers and vehicles, investigate incidents, encourage safe behavior, prevent fraud)
  • Build and Maintain the Sawari Community (communicate events/promotions, personalize content/ads, facilitate donations)
  • Provide Customer Support (investigate and resolve issues, respond to support requests)
  • Improve the Sawari Platform (research, develop new features, fix bugs, monitor operations)
  • Respond to Legal Proceedings and Requirements (comply with law, enforce terms, cooperate with authorities, defend legal claims)

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with Sawari users, third-party service providers, or as required by law.

  • Sharing Between Sawari Users (Riders & Drivers, Shared Ride Riders, rides requested/paid by others, referral programs)
  • Sharing with Third-Party Service Providers for Business Purposes (personal identifiers, financial info, commercial info, internet activity, location data for purposes like account maintenance, ride processing, analytics, promotions)
  • For Legal Reasons and to Protect the Sawari Platform
  • In Connection with Sale or Merger
  • Upon Your Further Direction

Your Rights and Choices Regarding Your Data

Sawari provides ways for you to access and delete personal information and exercise other rights:

  • Email Subscriptions: Unsubscribe from promotional emails anytime.
  • Text Messages: Opt out of commercial or all texts; may affect platform use.
  • Push Notifications: Opt out via device settings; may impact app functionality.
  • Profile Information: Review/edit via account settings.
  • Location Information: Control via device settings; may affect features.
  • Cookie Tracking: Modify cookie preferences; some features may be affected.
  • Do Not Track: Not currently supported.
  • Deleting Your Account: Visit privacy homepage; some data may be retained for legal or business purposes.
  • Right to Know/Delete: Request information about collected data, categories, sources, third parties, and deletion where allowed.
  • Other Rights: Request disclosure to third parties for marketing once per year without discrimination.

Children's Data

Sawari is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them. If a child under 13 provides information, we delete it. Contact us if you believe this applies.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Sawari may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies. Please review their policies directly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy as the Sawari Platform evolves and privacy law changes. Material changes will be communicated via the platform or email. By using Sawari, you agree to the most recent terms.

Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or alternative formats of this policy, contact our support team.

Still have questions?

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