Dear Rider,
To provide you with a seamless and safe experience, RideShare needs access to your location even when the app is not actively in use. Here's why:
How Background Location Enhances Your Ride
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Accurate Pickup
Helps your driver find you quickly, especially in crowded areas
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Real-Time Navigation
Provides optimal routing and accurate ETAs throughout your trip
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Enhanced Safety
Allows us to monitor your trip progress and provide assistance if needed
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Accurate Fare Calculation
Ensures you're charged precisely for the distance traveled
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Quick Help Finding You
If you have trouble connecting with your driver, we can assist
Your Privacy Matters
We take your privacy seriously. Your location data is:
- Only accessed during active rides or when you're waiting for a driver
- Never sold to third parties
- Encrypted and stored securely
- Deletable from your account at any time
For complete details about how we collect, use, share, retain, and protect personal information, please read our Privacy Policy.
You can change location permissions anytime in your device settings. However, limiting background location access may affect app functionality.
You'll be directed to your device settings