# Privacy Policy for HMD Ride

**Effective Date:** [Insert Date]

HMD Ride ("we", "our", or "us") operates the HMD Ride mobile application and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our app.

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## 1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

### a. Personal Information

* Name
* Phone number
* Email address
* Profile details

### b. Location Data

* Real-time GPS location (for ride matching and tracking)
* Background location (only if enabled by the user)

### c. Usage Data

* App interactions
* Device information (device type, OS version)

### d. Ride Information

* Pickup and drop locations
* Ride history
* Payment-related information (if applicable)

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## 2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

* Provide and operate HMD Ride services
* Match riders with drivers
* Improve app performance and user experience
* Communicate with users (notifications, support)
* Ensure safety and prevent fraud

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## 3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

* Drivers and riders (to complete rides)
* Service providers (hosting, analytics, infrastructure)
* Legal authorities (when required by law)

We do **not sell your personal data** to third parties.

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## 4. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

* Provide services
* Comply with legal obligations
* Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

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## 5. Account Deletion

HMD Ride provides users with multiple ways to request deletion of their account and associated personal data.

### a. In-App Deletion

Users can delete their account directly within the HMD Ride mobile application by navigating to:
**Profile → Settings → Delete Account**

### b. Web Request

Users can submit an account deletion request by visiting:
https://hmdride.com/

### c. Contact Support

Users may also request account deletion by contacting us at:
**Email:** [hmrentalscontact@gmail.com](mailto:hmrentalscontact@gmail.com)

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### What Happens After Deletion

* Your account and associated personal data will be permanently deleted within **7–30 days**
* Certain data may be retained if required for legal or regulatory purposes
* Once deleted, your account cannot be recovered

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### Important Notes

* Account deletion will remove access to all HMD Ride services
* This includes ride history, profile data, and saved preferences

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## 6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

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## 7. Children’s Privacy

HMD Ride does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

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## 8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

* Access your personal data
* Request correction of inaccurate data
* Request deletion of your account

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## 9. Third-Party Services

Our app may use third-party services such as:

* Google Maps
* Firebase

These services may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies.

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## 10. 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.

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## 11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

**Email:** [hmrentalscontact@gmail.com](mailto:hmrentalscontact@gmail.com)
**Website:** https://hmdride.com

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By using HMD Ride, you agree to this Privacy Policy.