Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 2026

We respect your privacy. This policy explains how Drovat (the “App”) collects, uses, and shares your information. By using the App, you agree to this policy.

Information WOriginal Effective Date: 2 April 2026

Last Updated: 6 May 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Standing Pillars (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal data when you use the Drovat mobile application (the “App”). We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and handling your data fairly and transparently.\

2. Data Controller

Data Controller: Standing Pillars

Registered Address: 35 Akinwunmi Strt, Lagos, Nigeria

Contact Email: drovat@hotmail.com

Data Protection Officer (DPO): Jeff Ebom

3. Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

Category Specific Data 

Identity Data Full name, email address, phone number

Visual Data Profile picture, vehicle front‑view photo

Vehicle Data Vehicle make, colour, licence plate number

Location Data Real‑time GPS location

Transaction Data Payment records, subscription status, listing history (processed via Paystack)

Technical Data Device type, operating system, IP address, app usage logs

4. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

Purpose Legal Basis

Account creation, authentication, and maintenance Contractual Necessity

Facilitating peer‑to‑peer vehicle rentals and ride‑share connections Contractual Necessity

Real‑time GPS tracking to enable trip matching and push notifications (e.g., “Driver is on the way”) Consent (granted via device permissions)

Processing payments (listing fees, subscription fees) through Paystack Contractual Necessity and Legitimate Interests

Executing the SOS / PANIC Global Alert Broadcast (see Section 7 below) Explicit Consent and Protection of Vital Interests

Fraud prevention, security monitoring, and investigations Legitimate Interests

Complying with legal obligations and law enforcement requests Legal Obligation

5. Sensitive Data (GPS Location)

Real‑time GPS location is considered sensitive data. We collect and process it only after you have granted explicit permission through your device’s settings. You may withdraw this consent at any time by disabling location permissions, though this may severely limit the App’s core trip‑matching functionality.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. We share your data only as follows:

Recipient Data Shared Purpose

Other Drovat Users Name, profile picture, vehicle make/colour/licence plate (relevant to a transaction) To enable peer‑to‑peer matching

All Active Drovat Users Name, profile picture, vehicle make/colour/licence plate (in the event of an SOS trigger) Emergency safety broadcast (see Section 7)

Paystack Payment details necessary to process transactions Payment processing

Service Providers As needed for cloud hosting, analytics, etc. Subject to strict data processing agreements

Government & Law Enforcement As required by applicable law, court order, or lawful request Legal compliance

7. The SOS / PANIC Broadcast – Explicit Consent

7.1 What Happens When SOS Is Triggered

When a User activates the SOS / PANIC button:

The App dials the local emergency dispatch (112).

A Global Alert Banner is instantly pushed to every active User on the Drovat App.

7.2 Data Displayed in the Alert

The Banner publicly displays for exactly 2 hours, after which it automatically deletes itself from all screens:

The alleged victim’s full name;

The alleged suspect’s full name;

The alleged suspect’s profile picture;

The vehicle’s colour, make, and licence plate number.

7.3 Your Explicit Consent

BY CREATING A DROVAT ACCOUNT AND AGREEING TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY, YOU EXPLICITLY CONSENT THAT, IF AN SOS / PANIC TRIGGER INVOLVES YOU, THE PERSONAL DATA LISTED IN SECTION 7.2 WILL BE INSTANTLY BROADCAST TO EVERY ACTIVE USER OF THE APP FOR 2 HOURS. This processing is carried out on the legal basis of your explicit consent and, where applicable, the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person.

You may withdraw this consent at any time by deleting your account, which will revoke your ability to use the App. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred prior to the withdrawal.

7.4 Liability for False Triggers

Any User who intentionally or recklessly triggers a false SOS alarm is solely responsible for any resulting legal consequences, including defamation, libel, or privacy violations. Please refer to the Terms of Service for full indemnification provisions.

8. GPS Location Tracking

8.1 The App collects real‑time GPS location to enable trip and carpool matching and to send relevant push notifications.

8.2 Location tracking is activated only after you grant explicit permission through your device’s operating system.

8.3 You can disable location tracking at any time in your device settings. However, doing so will impair the core functionality of the App.

8.4 Location data is stored on our secure servers only for the duration of an active trip and for a reasonable period thereafter (up to 90 days) for dispute resolution.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:

Encryption of data in transit (TLS) and at rest (AES‑256);

Role‑based access controls;

Regular security assessments;

Incident response protocols.

In the event of a personal data breach that poses a high risk to your rights, we will notify you without undue delay and will inform any relevant supervisory authority as required by law.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy:

Data Type Retention Period

Account data Duration of account + 6 years after deletion (for legal claims)

GPS location data Up to 90 days from collection

Vehicle listing data Duration of listing + 12 months

SOS Broadcast logs 12 months for security/legal purposes (content is auto‑deleted from public view after 2 hours)

Payment records 7 years (tax/accounting requirements)

11. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to access – request a copy of your data;

Right to rectification – ask us to correct inaccurate data;

Right to erasure – request deletion, subject to legal retention obligations;

Right to restrict processing – in certain circumstances;

Right to data portability – receive your data in a structured, machine‑readable format;

Right to object – to processing based on legitimate interests;

Right to withdraw consent – where processing is based on consent;

Right to lodge a complaint – with the relevant data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, contact us at drovat@hotmail.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

12. Data Protection and Regulatory Compliance

[THIS SECTION RESERVED FOR NIGERIA DATA PROTECTION ACT 2023 (NDPA) COMPLIANCE – TO BE INSERTED BY THE COMPANY’S LEGAL COUNSEL]

Standing Pillars is committed to complying with all applicable data protection laws. The specific provisions mandated by the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, including but not limited to the grounds for lawful processing, detailed data subject rights, cross‑border transfer safeguards, and the role of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), will be incorporated into this space upon the finalisation of the company’s NDPA compliance framework. Until then, this Privacy Policy shall be read and interpreted in a manner consistent with the general principles of data protection and the upcoming obligations under the NDPA, to the extent possible.

13. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via in‑app notification or email. Your continued use of the App after the effective date of any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

15. Contact Us

For privacy‑related inquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact:

Data Protection Officer: Jeff Ebom

Email: drovat@hotmail.com

Address: 35 Akinwunmi Strt, Lagos, Nigeria

Last Updated: 6 May 2026

© Standing Pillars. All rights reserved.e Collect:

• Account info: Name, email, phone, government ID photo, role (Owner/Driver).

• Location: Precise location (for search/handover) when you enable it.

• Payment data: Processed via Paystack/Flutterwave (we never store card details).

• Usage: Bookings, searches, device info, IP address.

• Car images, profile pics.

How We Use It:

• Provide listings, bookings, matching, payments, and subscriptions.

• Verify users, prevent fraud, send notifications.

• Improve the App and market to you (with opt-out).

Sharing:

• With car owners/drivers during bookings (name, phone, car details).

• Payment processors (Paystack).

• Legal authorities if required by Nigerian law (NDPR). We do not sell data.

Security: We use encryption and secure servers. No guarantees against breaches.

Your Rights: Access, correct, delete your data via support@naijacarrent.com. Data retained as long as needed for service + 7 years for legal.

Children: App not for under 18.

Changes: We update this policy; check back.

Contact: standingpillarse@gmail.com .

Terms of Service

Original Effective Date: 2 April 2026

Last Updated: 6 May 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Drovat, operated by Standing Pillars (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and Standing Pillars. By downloading, accessing, or using the Drovat mobile application (the “App”), you agree to be bound by these Terms.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT USE THE APP.

2. Definitions

“Car Owner” – a User who lists a vehicle for rent.

“Renter” – a User who browses and requests vehicles to rent.

“Host (Ride‑Share Driver)” – a User who offers carpool routes, using an owned or rented vehicle.

“Passenger” – a User who searches for and books seats in carpool routes.

“SOS / PANIC Feature” – the emergency button described in Section 9.

“Global Alert Banner” – the public emergency broadcast described in Section 9.2.

3. Account Registration and Multi‑Role Functionality

3.1 You must be at least 18 years old to create an account.

3.2 You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities under your account.

3.3 Drovat provides a single account that allows you to switch seamlessly between the roles of Car Owner, Renter, Host, and Passenger. When acting in a given role, you agree to be bound by any role‑specific obligations set out in these Terms.

4. Nature of the Platform – Software Connector Only

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT LIMITS OUR LIABILITY.

4.1 DROVAT IS A SOFTWARE CONNECTOR, NOT A TRANSPORTATION PROVIDER. Standing Pillars does not provide transportation, vehicle‑rental, logistics, or ride‑share services. The App merely enables independent third parties to connect with one another.

4.2 Standing Pillars is not an employer, joint employer, or principal of any User. It does not supervise, direct, or control any Car Owner, Host (Ride‑Share Driver), Renter, or Passenger.

4.3 Standing Pillars does not own, operate, lease, manage, maintain, or insure any vehicle listed on the App.

4.4 Standing Pillars makes no representations or warranties regarding the quality, safety, roadworthiness, insurance, or legality of any vehicle, or the driving ability, character, or background of any User.

5. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

5.1 You agree to:

Provide accurate, complete, and current information;

Comply with all applicable laws in Nigeria and your jurisdiction;

Treat other Users with respect and refrain from harassment, fraud, or abuse.

5.2 You must not:

Use the App for any unlawful purpose;

Post false, misleading, or defamatory information;

Intentionally or recklessly misuse the SOS / PANIC Feature (see Section 9);

Rent out or operate a vehicle without valid insurance, licence, and registration;

Impersonate any person or entity.

6. Payments, Fees, and Refund Policy

6.1 Car Owner Listing Fee: A flat, non‑refundable ₦10,000 is charged for each vehicle listing submitted.

6.2 Renter Subscription Fee: A non‑refundable ₦5,000 subscription fee is charged per subscription period, granting access to browse and request vehicles.

6.3 Transaction Fees: Additional service or booking fees may apply and will be disclosed before you confirm any transaction.

6.4 Payment Processor: All payments are processed by Paystack. By using the App, you agree to comply with Paystack’s terms of service, which are incorporated here by reference insofar as they relate to payment processing.

6.5 Refund Policy: All fees are non‑refundable except as required by applicable law. Refund requests will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis if a transaction fails due to no fault of the requesting User.

6.6 Taxes: You are solely responsible for all taxes arising from your use of the App.

7. Vehicle Listings and Transactions

7.1 Car Owners are solely responsible for the accuracy and legality of any vehicle listing they post.

7.2 Any rental or ride‑share transaction is a contract exclusively between the Car Owner/Host and the Renter/Passenger. Standing Pillars is not a party to such contracts and bears no responsibility for their performance.

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 All intellectual property rights in the App, its software, branding, and content, remain the exclusive property of Standing Pillars.

8.2 You grant Standing Pillars a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free licence to use, reproduce, and display any content you upload (including photos) solely for the purpose of operating the App and executing the SOS Broadcast described in Section 9.

9. SOS / PANIC Feature – Explicit Consent and Waiver

9.1 Description of the Feature

The App includes an SOS / PANIC button for both Hosts and Passengers. Activating it triggers two simultaneous actions:

The App automatically dials the local emergency dispatch number (112) from your device.

The App instantly creates and broadcasts a Global Alert Banner to every active User on the Drovat App.

9.2 The Global Alert Banner

The Banner drops down on the screen of every active User and publicly displays the following information for a maximum of 2 hours, after which it automatically expires and is deleted:

The alleged victim’s full name;

The alleged suspect’s full name;

The alleged suspect’s profile picture;

The vehicle’s colour, make, and licence plate number.

9.3 Explicit Consent and Waiver of Privacy

BY CREATING AN ACCOUNT AND USING THE APP, YOU EXPRESSLY AND IRREVOCABLY CONSENT THAT, IF AN SOS / PANIC ALARM INVOLVES YOU (WHETHER AS ALLEGED VICTIM OR ALLEGED SUSPECT), YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO PRIVACY WITH RESPECT TO YOUR FULL NAME, PROFILE PICTURE, AND THE VEHICLE’S COLOUR, MAKE, AND LICENCE PLATE NUMBER. You further consent to the public broadcast of that information to all active Drovat Users for up to 2 hours, for the purpose of user safety and emergency response. This consent is a fundamental condition of your use of the App.

9.4 Prohibition of Misuse and Indemnity

You are strictly prohibited from activating the SOS / PANIC Feature without a genuine, reasonable belief that an emergency exists.

False triggering is a material breach of these Terms. If you knowingly or recklessly activate the feature against an innocent party, you are solely liable for all resulting harm, including defamation, libel, and invasion of privacy.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Standing Pillars, its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates from any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your activation of the SOS / PANIC Feature or any false or misleading information transmitted through the Global Alert Banner.

9.5 Disclaimer of Liability

Standing Pillars does not and cannot verify the accuracy of any SOS Broadcast. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Standing Pillars disclaims all liability arising from the content of any such broadcast, except where liability results directly from Standing Pillars’ gross negligence or wilful misconduct.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, STANDING PILLARS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON‑INFRINGEMENT.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Standing Pillars, its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates from any and all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:

Your use of or conduct on the App;

Your breach of these Terms;

Your violation of any applicable law or third‑party right;

Any transaction or ride‑share arrangement you enter into via the App;

Any accident, injury, death, or property damage arising from a vehicle listed or used through the App.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

IN NO EVENT SHALL STANDING PILLARS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.

STANDING PILLARS’ TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE APP OR THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL FEES YOU PAID TO STANDING PILLARS IN THE THREE MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

13. Force Majeure

Standing Pillars shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform its obligations under these Terms if such delay or failure results from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics, government restrictions, wars, civil disturbances, strikes, telecommunications failures, or interruptions in internet services. In such events, the affected obligations will be suspended for the duration of the force majeure event, and the time for performance will be extended accordingly.

14. Arbitration and Governing Law

14.1 These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

14.2 Dispute Resolution: Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall first be referred to mediation to be conducted in Lagos, Nigeria, under the Lagos Multi‑Door Courthouse (LMDC) Rules. If the dispute is not resolved within 30 days of the appointment of a mediator (or such other period as the parties agree in writing), the dispute shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration in Lagos, Nigeria, in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, Cap. A18, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. The arbitration shall be conducted by a sole arbitrator mutually agreed upon by the parties, or failing agreement, appointed by the President of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) Nigeria Branch. The language of the arbitration shall be English, and the award shall be final and binding.

15. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the App at any time, with or without cause, upon reasonable notice (or immediately in cases of suspected fraud, security threat, or material breach of these Terms).

16. General Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Standing Pillars.

16.2 Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16.3 Amendments: We may amend these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via in‑app notification or email, and your continued use of the App after such notice constitutes acceptance of the amended Terms.

17. User Acknowledgment and Acceptance

BY CLICKING “I AGREE” OR “SIGN UP”, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREED TO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE IN THEIR ENTIRETY. YOU FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU EXPRESSLY CONSENT TO THE SOS / PANIC PRIVACY WAIVER DESCRIBED IN SECTION 9, AND THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THAT DROVAT IS A SOFTWARE CONNECTOR ONLY, NOT A TRANSPORTATION PROVIDER.

© Standing Pillars. All rights reserved.

Registered Office: 35 Akinwunmi Strt, Lagos, Nigeria.

Contact: drovat@hotmail.com