Privacy Policy

Last updated: July, 2026

At BirYoldaş, protecting your privacy and personal data is paramount to us. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, and safeguarded when using the BirYoldaş mobile application and services.

1. Information We Collect

To provide and improve our services, we collect the following information:

• Account Information: Name, surname, phone number, email address, and profile picture provided during registration.
• Location Data: GPS coordinates of your device within the app (when active) for trip searches, matching drivers with passengers, and route calculation.
• Trip Information: Pickup and drop-off points, travel dates, seat counts, and trip history.
• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, and IP address to ensure app stability and optimal performance.

2. Purpose of Data Usage

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Accurately matching drivers and passengers along shared travel routes.
• Delivering in-app push notifications and trip status updates.
• Securing your account and preventing fraudulent activities.
• Providing customer support and resolving technical issues within the app.

3. Data Sharing

BirYoldaş does not sell your personal data to third parties. Your information is shared only under the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: To facilitate a successful trip, your name, profile picture, phone number, and route details are shared only with your matched travel companion.
• Legal Compliance: When required by law or in response to valid requests by official public authorities.

4. Security and Data Retention

We employ modern encryption and security protocols to keep your personal data safe. Your information is securely stored on our servers as long as your account remains active.

5. User Rights

You have full control over your personal data:

• You can update or edit your account information directly within profile settings.
• You can disable location permissions via your device settings at any time.
• You may request full deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

6. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy, please reach out to us through the in-app support section.

7. Account Deletion & Data Retention

Users can permanently delete their account directly from the "Settings" section of the application.

If the application has already been removed from the device, users may request the deletion of their account and all associated personal data by contacting us at support@biryoldas.com.