Privacy Policy — Rydar

Rydar by RouteOn Technologies — Effective date: 1 January 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Rydar ("we", "our", or "us"), a product of RouteOn Technologies. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Rydar mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using Rydar, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please uninstall the application and discontinue use of the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

• Display name
• Phone number
• Profile information (riding preferences, bike type)
• Blood group (optional — used for emergency safety features)
• Emergency contact (optional)

2.2 Location Data

Rydar collects real-time location data to provide route planning, turn-by-turn navigation, ride tracking, scenic route recommendations, and nearby fuel and amenity alerts. Location data is collected only while an active ride session is running, unless you explicitly enable background location for group ride features.

2.3 Device Information

• Device type and model
• Operating system and version
• Unique device identifiers
• IP address (for security and fraud prevention)

2.4 Usage Data

• Features used within the app
• Ride duration and distance
• App crashes and diagnostic logs
• Route preferences and saved rides

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain the Rydar navigation service
• Improve routing algorithms and user experience
• Recommend scenic routes, fuel stops, and amenities
• Enable ride tracking and group safety features
• Send service updates, important safety alerts, and notifications
• Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

4.1 Service Providers

Trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Service — including hosting providers, analytics platforms, and mapping data suppliers. All providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

4.2 Legal Requirements

If required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of RouteOn Technologies, our users, or others.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred. We will provide advance notice of such a transfer.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures — including encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, and regular security audits — to protect your information. No internet transmission is completely secure; we work continuously to improve our security practices.

7. Your Rights

• Access your personal and ride data
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Withdraw consent where processing is consent-based
• Object to or restrict certain data processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: contact@routeon.co.in

8. Children's Privacy

Rydar does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a minor has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Services

Rydar may integrate with or link to third-party services (e.g., mapping data providers, weather services). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those services and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify users of material changes by updating the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: contact@routeon.co.in
Company: RouteOn Technologies (Rydar)

12. Transparency Notes

• Location data is collected only during active ride sessions (unless background location is explicitly enabled for group features).
• You can disable location access at any time through your device settings.
• We collect only the minimum data necessary to provide core navigation and safety features.
• We do not use your data to serve third-party advertisements.