Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 20/06/2024
Unilifts values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you use our platform for student ride-sharing. By using Unilifts, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information:When you join Unilifts through third-party OAuth providers (Google), we collect the following personal information:
- Name
- Surname
- Email address
- Profile picture URL
- Cell phone number (when provided)
We use this information to help users identify each other on our platform.
Activity Information:We track user activity such as ride creation and ride requests to facilitate connections between users for mutually beneficial events.
Browser Information:We use a third-party tool to identify the browser of the device accessing our platform. This allows us to notify users of relevant events, provided they have consented to receive notifications.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Identification:Your personal information is used to identify you on the platform and enable interactions between hosts and passengers.
- Communication:Your cell phone number is used to facilitate WhatsApp communication between hosts and passengers only after a ride has been accepted.
- Notifications:We notify you of relevant events through your browser, based on your consent to receive such notifications.
- User Connection:We track and use user activity to connect users with each other for beneficial ride-sharing opportunities.
3. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored using the services provided by Supabase, which adheres to strict privacy and security standards(Supabase Privacy Policy).While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
4. Sharing Your Information
- Third Parties:We do not share your personal communication channels with external parties, except for your phone number, which is shared between accepted ride members and the host to facilitate communication.
- Internal Use:We may access your email and phone number to reach out to you when necessary, but we aim to do so only when required.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
6. International Data Transfers
As your data is stored in Europe, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information during transfer and storage, in compliance with relevant privacy laws.
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access:You can request a copy of your personal data we hold.
- Correction:can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion:You can request the deletion of your personal data.
- Objection:You can object to the processing of your personal data.
- Data Portability:You can request the transfer of your data to another service provider.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email:info@unilifts.co.za
By using Unilifts, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our platform.
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 20/06/2024
Unilifts values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you use our platform for student ride-sharing. By using Unilifts, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information:When you join Unilifts through third-party OAuth providers (Google), we collect the following personal information:
- Name
- Surname
- Email address
- Profile picture URL
- Cell phone number (when provided)
We use this information to help users identify each other on our platform.
Activity Information:We track user activity such as ride creation and ride requests to facilitate connections between users for mutually beneficial events.
Browser Information:We use a third-party tool to identify the browser of the device accessing our platform. This allows us to notify users of relevant events, provided they have consented to receive notifications.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Identification:Your personal information is used to identify you on the platform and enable interactions between hosts and passengers.
- Communication:Your cell phone number is used to facilitate WhatsApp communication between hosts and passengers only after a ride has been accepted.
- Notifications:We notify you of relevant events through your browser, based on your consent to receive such notifications.
- User Connection:We track and use user activity to connect users with each other for beneficial ride-sharing opportunities.
3. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored using the services provided by Supabase, which adheres to strict privacy and security standards(Supabase Privacy Policy).While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
4. Sharing Your Information
- Third Parties:We do not share your personal communication channels with external parties, except for your phone number, which is shared between accepted ride members and the host to facilitate communication.
- Internal Use:We may access your email and phone number to reach out to you when necessary, but we aim to do so only when required.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
6. International Data Transfers
As your data is stored in Europe, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information during transfer and storage, in compliance with relevant privacy laws.
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access:You can request a copy of your personal data we hold.
- Correction:can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion:You can request the deletion of your personal data.
- Objection:You can object to the processing of your personal data.
- Data Portability:You can request the transfer of your data to another service provider.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email:info@unilifts.co.za
By using Unilifts, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our platform.
About us
Unilifts is a platform for Students to easily find, host and share rides.