LocoRides Manager
Privacy Policy
Official staff app policy

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Loco Rides (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you use the LocoRides Manager mobile application (the “App”). The App is intended exclusively for authorized Loco Rides staff to manage bookings, deliveries, returns, customer verification, and related operations.

Effective date May 14, 2026
Last updated May 14, 2026
App version 1.0.7

1. Scope

This policy applies to the LocoRides Manager App and related services provided through our platform at locorides.com and associated APIs. By installing, accessing, or using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

The App is for authorized staff only. If you are not an approved Loco Rides employee or partner with staff credentials, you should not use this application.

2. Information we collect

We collect information necessary to authenticate staff users and support rental operations.

2.1 Staff account information

  • Full name
  • Mobile phone number and country code
  • Email address (if provided)
  • Date of birth (if provided)
  • Staff user ID, role/type, and account status
  • Authentication tokens and session data

2.2 Customer information processed by staff

When you use the App to serve customers, you may access or submit customer data on behalf of Loco Rides, including:

  • Customer name, phone number, and booking details
  • Identity verification documents (e.g. Aadhaar, driving licence, passport)
  • Photographs of customers and uploaded document images
  • Verification status and operational notes related to rentals

2.3 Device and technical data

  • Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) token for push notifications
  • Device type, operating system, and app version
  • Network connectivity status
  • Logs related to API requests, errors, and security events

2.4 Operational data

  • Booking, delivery, return, and cancellation records
  • Cash deposit and payment-related workflow data
  • QR code and transaction references generated in the App
  • In-app preferences (such as dashboard display settings)
Category Examples Source
Account Name, phone, email, OTP verification You / our servers
Identity ID numbers, document photos Camera, gallery, staff input
Device FCM token, OS, connectivity Your device
Operations Bookings, deposits, returns App usage

3. How we use your information

We use collected information for legitimate business purposes, including to:

  • Verify staff identity through phone-based OTP login
  • Provide access to authorized staff features and dashboards
  • Process and manage vehicle bookings, deliveries, and returns
  • Verify customer identity and compliance requirements
  • Send operational alerts, reminders, and push notifications
  • Maintain audit trails and improve service reliability
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access
  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal requests

We do not sell your personal information. We process data only as needed to operate the LocoRides Manager service and fulfill our contractual and legal obligations.

4. Device permissions

The App may request the following permissions to function properly:

  • Internet: to communicate with Loco Rides servers and sync operational data.
  • Camera: to capture customer photos and identity documents.
  • Notifications: to deliver booking and operational updates.
  • Storage / media access: to select, compress, and upload images when required.

You can manage certain permissions in your device settings. Some features may not work if required permissions are denied.

5. Sharing and disclosure

We may share information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service providers: trusted vendors that help us host infrastructure, deliver notifications (including Firebase/Google services), analytics, and customer support.
  • Legal compliance: when required by law, court order, or government request.
  • Business protection: to enforce our terms, protect users, and prevent harm or illegal activity.
  • Corporate transactions: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, subject to appropriate safeguards.

All third-party processors are expected to handle data under contractual confidentiality and security obligations consistent with this policy.

6. Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide the App, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods may vary based on document type, regulatory requirements, and operational needs.

When data is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it in accordance with our internal retention policies.

7. Security

We implement administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information, including encrypted storage for sensitive session credentials and secure transmission over HTTPS.

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Please notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your staff account.

8. Your rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of information, subject to legal and operational limits
  • Withdraw consent where processing is consent-based
  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities
  • Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request.

9. Children’s privacy

LocoRides Manager is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice within the App. Continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Loco Rides

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://locorides.com

For account-specific privacy requests, include your registered staff phone number and a brief description of your request so we can assist you promptly.