Privacy Policy – Zoni Yaar

Effective Date: September 2026

Zoni Yaar ("Zoni Yaar", "we", "our", or "us") is developed by Zonaib Waris.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect information when you use the Zoni Yaar mobile application (the "App") as a passenger or driver.

By creating an account or using Zoni Yaar, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that is necessary to create and manage accounts, provide ride-hailing services, verify drivers, communicate with users, maintain platform security, and improve the App.

1.1 Account and Profile Information

When you create or use a Zoni Yaar account, we may collect:

Passwords are not stored in plain text. Where passwords are managed by our application, they are securely hashed using appropriate password-hashing technology such as bcrypt.

1.2 Driver Verification and Vehicle Information

Drivers may be required to provide additional information to verify their identity and vehicle before using the platform.

This information may include:

This information is used for driver verification, safety, fraud prevention, and compliance with applicable requirements.

1.3 Location Information

Location information is an essential part of the Zoni Yaar ride-hailing service.

Depending on the features you use and the permissions you grant, we may collect:

We use location information to:

We do not use location information for purposes unrelated to providing the App's transportation services.

Location permissions are requested only when required for the relevant functionality. You can manage location permissions through your device settings. Disabling required location permissions may prevent certain ride-hailing features from working.

Google Play treats precise device location as personal and sensitive data, and location access must be limited to what is necessary for the app's functionality.

1.4 Ride and Booking Information

When you request, accept, or complete a ride, we may collect:

This information is used to operate the ride-hailing service, maintain ride records, calculate applicable charges or commissions, resolve disputes, and maintain platform safety.

1.5 In-App Chat and Communications

Zoni Yaar may provide communication features between passengers and drivers during rides.

Depending on the functionality available in the App, we may process:

Ride-related communication may be retained for safety, customer support, dispute resolution, and fraud prevention.

Access to ride-related communications is limited to authorized parties and personnel where necessary to provide or administer the service.

1.6 Device and Technical Information

We may collect certain technical information about the device and App to provide, secure, and improve Zoni Yaar.

This may include:

The exact information collected may depend on the services and SDKs integrated into the App.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. Information Sharing

We may share or provide access to information when necessary to provide and operate Zoni Yaar.

3.1 Passengers and Drivers

Certain information may be shared between passengers and drivers when necessary to complete a confirmed or active ride.

For example, depending on the App's functionality, this may include:

Only information necessary for providing the transportation service should be shared.


3.2 Service Providers

We may use third-party service providers to help operate the App.

These providers may provide services such as:

These providers may process information on our behalf as necessary to provide their services.


3.3 Legal and Safety Requirements

We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to:

4. Permissions We Request

Zoni Yaar may request certain device permissions depending on the features you use.

Location

We may request:

Location access is used for pickup/drop-off locations, driver matching, navigation, ride tracking, and other ride-related functionality.

Camera

We may request camera access to allow users, particularly drivers, to capture:

Photos and Media

Where supported by the device and Android version, we may request access to photos or images that you choose to upload, such as:

We only use uploaded images for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Notifications

We may request notification permission to send:

Internet

Internet access is required to communicate with our servers and provide services such as:

You can manage certain permissions through your device settings. Disabling permissions may prevent some App functionality from working.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5.1 Cloud Infrastructure

Depending on the functionality used by the App, information may be stored using cloud infrastructure and database services such as Supabase/PostgreSQL.

5.2 Password Security

Passwords are not stored in plain text. Where passwords are managed by our application, they are securely hashed using appropriate password-hashing technology.

5.3 Driver Documents

Driver verification documents and photographs may contain sensitive personal information.

We use access controls and appropriate security measures to restrict access to authorized users and personnel.

Where applicable, documents may be served through temporary or signed URLs rather than publicly accessible URLs.

5.4 Security Limitations

Although we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission, storage, or processing can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by applicable law.

Generally:

When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it, subject to applicable legal or legitimate retention requirements.

7. Account and Data Deletion

If you create a Zoni Yaar account, you may request deletion of your account and associated personal information.

7.1 Deletion Through the Web

If you cannot access the App, you can request account and data deletion through our web-based deletion resource:

Account Deletion Request:
 Account Deletion 

The deletion webpage should clearly identify Zoni Yaar and provide a way for users to submit an account deletion request.

Google Play requires apps that allow account creation to provide both an in-app deletion path and an external web resource for requesting account deletion.

7.2 What Happens When You Request Deletion

When an account deletion request is submitted, we will take reasonable steps to delete the personal information associated with that account.

However, certain information may need to be retained when required or permitted for legitimate purposes, including:

If information must be retained for one of these purposes, we will retain it only for as long as reasonably necessary.

Google Play states that account deletion should include associated user data, subject to legitimate retention requirements such as security, fraud prevention, or regulatory compliance.

8. Third-Party Services

Zoni Yaar may use third-party services to provide and improve the App.

These may include:

Firebase Cloud Messaging

We may use Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) to deliver push notifications such as ride requests, ride updates, and other important notifications.

Google Play Services

We may use Google Play Services to support Android functionality and compatibility.

Supabase / PostgreSQL

We may use Supabase and PostgreSQL-based cloud infrastructure for database storage, authentication, and other backend functionality.

Other Service Providers

Additional third-party services may be added as the App develops. When third-party services process user information on our behalf, we expect them to process that information according to their applicable policies and contractual obligations.

9. Children's Privacy

Zoni Yaar is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older.

We do not knowingly permit individuals under 18 to create accounts or use Zoni Yaar's transportation services.

If we become aware that a person under 18 has provided personal information to us, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information where appropriate.

If you believe that a minor has provided personal information through the App, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

Some requests may be subject to applicable legal, security, fraud-prevention, accounting, or regulatory requirements.

11. Location Data and User Control

Because Zoni Yaar is a ride-hailing application, location information is necessary for core features such as driver matching, pickup/drop-off identification, navigation, and active ride tracking.

You can manage location permissions through your Android device settings.

If you disable location access, certain Zoni Yaar features may not function correctly.

We only request the location access necessary for the relevant ride-hailing functionality. Google Play's current policy requires apps to request the minimum location scope necessary for their features.

12. Data Security

We use reasonable safeguards designed to protect personal information, including:

However, no internet-based service can guarantee absolute security.

If we become aware of a security incident that requires notification under applicable law, we will take appropriate steps as required.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

The updated Privacy Policy may be made available through the App, our website, or the Google Play listing.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us.

App Name: Zoni Yaar
 Developer: Zonaib Waris
 Support Email: zonaibwaris@yahoo.com

Effective Date: September 2026