**Local Ride – Privacy Policy**
**Introduction**
Local Ride built the Local Ride app as a free app.
This service is provided by Local Ride at no cost and is intended for use as is.
This page informs visitors about our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.
By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
**Information Collection and Use**
For a better experience, we may require users to provide personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Mobile number
- Email
- Location (while using the app)
This information is retained on your device and is not collected by us directly.
The app may use third-party services that collect information to identify users.
**Third-Party Services**
The app uses third-party services that may collect user information.
Links to the privacy policies of third-party service providers used by the app:
- Google Play Services
**Log Data**
In case of an error in the app, we collect data and information (through third-party products) on your phone, referred to as Log Data.
Log Data may include:
- Device Internet Protocol (“IP”) address
- Device name
- Operating system version
- App configuration during service use
- Time and date of service usage
- Other statistics
**Cookies**
Cookies are small data files used as anonymous unique identifiers.
This service does not explicitly use cookies.
However, third-party services used by the app may utilize cookies to improve their services.
Users can choose to accept or refuse cookies, but refusal may limit certain service functionalities.
**Service Providers**
We may employ third-party companies and individuals for:
- Facilitating our service
- Providing the service on our behalf
- Performing service-related tasks
- Analyzing service usage
These third parties have access to personal information only to perform assigned tasks and are obligated to protect it.
**Security**
We value your trust in providing personal information and strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect it.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
**Links to Other Sites**
Our service may contain links to third-party sites.
We do not operate or control these external sites and advise users to review their privacy policies.
We assume no responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of third-party services.
**Children’s Privacy**
Our services do not target children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we discover that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it immediately.
Parents or guardians who become aware of such data collection should contact us for prompt action.
**Changes to This Privacy Policy**
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time.
Users are advised to review this page periodically for changes.
Any updates will be posted on this page.
This policy is effective as of 2024-10-18.
**Contact Us**
If you have any questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
**localride@gmail.com**
