Your Privacy Matters
At UniPool, we're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data.
Last updated: June 2025
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your name, university email address, phone number, and profile photo (optional). This information is necessary to verify your student status and enable safe ridesharing.
Ride Information
We collect pickup and drop-off locations, ride times, and payment information when you book or offer rides. This data is essential for coordinating rides and processing payments.
Location Data
With your permission, we may collect location data to help find nearby rides and improve our service. You can disable location sharing in your device settings at any time.
How We Use Your Information
- Facilitate ride connections between students
- Process payments and handle refunds
- Verify student status and maintain platform security
- Send important updates about your rides
- Improve our service and develop new features
- Provide customer support when needed
Information Sharing
With Other Users
When you book or offer rides, we share basic profile information (name, rating, profile photo) with other participants to facilitate safe ride connections.
We Don't Sell Your Data
We never sell your personal information to third parties. Your data is used solely to provide and improve our ridesharing service.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, such as responding to valid legal requests or protecting the safety of our users.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information: