Last updated: 8 August 2026

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how BikeShare India (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, shares and protects your personal information when you use the BikeShare India website and mobile application. This page is maintained by BikeShare India to answer common privacy questions about our service.

Information We Collect

Account information

When you register, we collect your name, mobile number, email address and the authentication method you choose (OTP, Google or email).

Profile and KYC documents

Bike owners must upload identity and vehicle documents such as Aadhaar, PAN, driving licence, RC book, insurance and PUC certificates to complete verification.

Location data

With your permission we collect your device GPS location to show nearby bikes, estimate distances and improve search results.

Camera and photos

We request camera access so owners can photograph vehicles and documents for verification, and so customers can upload condition checks at pickup or drop-off.

Payment information

Razorpay processes your card, UPI, wallet and net-banking payments. We do not store full card numbers; we keep transaction IDs, amounts and payment status for reconciliation.

Device and usage data

We collect device type, operating system, app version, IP address and in-app activity to maintain security, prevent fraud and improve performance.

How We Use Your Information

Provide the service

We use your data to create and manage bookings, verify owners, process payments, send trip updates and provide customer support.

Safety and trust

Identity and vehicle documents are reviewed before a bike is listed. Ride history and ratings help keep the community safe.

Communication

We send booking confirmations, reminders, support replies and promotional messages. You can opt out of marketing messages at any time.

Legal compliance

We may use or disclose information to comply with applicable laws, respond to legal requests and enforce our terms.

Location Permission

Why we ask

Location permission lets us show bikes near you, sort results by distance, pre-fill pickup cities and provide route estimates.

Your control

You can deny location permission and still search manually. You can change the permission later in your device or browser settings at any time.

Background location

BikeShare India does not collect background location. We only access location when the app is in use.

Camera Permission

Why we ask

Camera access is used to capture vehicle photos, document scans and pickup/drop-off condition images. These images are tied to your account and the relevant listing or booking.

Your control

You can decline camera access and upload images from your gallery instead. Permission can be changed in your device settings.

Identity Verification (KYC)

Purpose

KYC is required for bike owners to confirm identity and vehicle ownership before listing. This protects customers and ensures legal compliance.

Documents collected

We may collect Aadhaar, PAN, driving licence, RC book, insurance and PUC documents. Documents are stored securely and reviewed by our admin team.

Retention

KYC documents are kept for as long as the owner account is active and for the period required by law after account closure.

Payments

Payment processor

All payments are processed by Razorpay. BikeShare India does not store your full card or bank credentials.

Wallet and refunds

Customer wallets store promotional credits and refundable balances. Owner earnings are tracked separately and paid out on request after verification.

Invoices

We generate invoices and receipts for every transaction and make them available in your account.

Data Sharing

Between users

After a booking is confirmed, the customer and owner receive limited contact details needed to coordinate pickup and drop-off. Exact addresses and phone numbers are not shown before confirmation.

Service providers

We share data with Razorpay for payments, Google for maps and analytics, and messaging providers for OTP and notifications. Each provider is contractually bound to protect your data.

Legal disclosure

We may disclose information if required by law, court order or to protect our rights, users or the public.

Data Security

Protection measures

We use encryption in transit, access controls, row-level security in our database and regular security reviews to protect your information.

No guarantee

No system is completely secure. If we learn of a breach that affects your data, we will notify you and the relevant authorities as required by law.

User Rights

Access and correction

You can view and update most profile information from the app. For other requests, contact our support team.

Withdraw consent

You can withdraw consent for optional data processing such as marketing communications and location access at any time.

Data portability

You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you in a commonly used format.

Account Deletion

How to request

You can request account deletion from the profile or support section. We will verify your identity before processing the request.

What is deleted

Personal identifiers, contact details and uploaded documents are removed or anonymised once all active bookings are completed and legal retention periods have passed.

What is retained

Transaction and legal records may be retained for tax, regulatory and dispute-resolution purposes as required by Indian law.

Cookies & Analytics

Cookies

Our web app uses essential cookies for authentication and session management. We may use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with the platform.

Analytics

We use aggregated analytics to improve features and performance. Analytics data is not used to identify individual users.

Contact Information

Questions or complaints

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us.

Support email

info@bikerentalplatform.com

Still have questions?

Contact BikeShare India support and we will respond as soon as possible.

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