Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Convo Drive ("we", "us", "the app") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use the app. By using Convo Drive you agree to this policy.

1. Information We Collect

• Account information: email address, display name, username, and an optional phone number you provide when registering.
• Profile & vehicle: optional profile photo and optional car details (brand, model, year, color, license plate).
• Location data: your device's GPS location (latitude, longitude, heading, and speed) while you are actively using a map or convoy, used to show you on the map, share your position with your convoy, and provide navigation.
• Content you create: convoys and routes, chat messages (direct, convoy, and community rooms), friend connections, and reports you submit.
• Microphone audio: captured only while you are in a convoy voice channel and transmitted in real time to other members. We do not record or store voice audio.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide core features: convoys, shared routes, live map, navigation, voice, and chat.
• Show your profile and (when enabled) live location to other users.
• Send in-app notifications for messages, friend requests, and convoy invites.
• Maintain safety through reporting and moderation.

3. How Your Information Is Shared

• With other users: your profile is visible to other users. Your live location is shared with members of a convoy you join, and on the public map only when Share Location is turned on in Settings.
• Chat: messages are shared with the recipient, convoy members, or room participants as applicable.
• Service providers: we use trusted third-party providers to operate certain features — such as map display, place search and routing, real-time voice, and secure cloud hosting. These providers process only the data needed to deliver their function (for example, route coordinates to calculate directions, or audio for live voice).
• We do not sell your personal data or share it with advertisers or data brokers.

4. Permissions

• Location (while in use / background): show you on the map, share with your convoy, and navigate while driving.
• Microphone: in-convoy voice communication.
• Camera & Photo Library: set your profile picture.
• Notifications: alert you to messages, requests, and invites.

You can change these permissions at any time in your device settings.

5. Your Choices & Controls

• Share Location toggle — stop broadcasting your global location at any time.
• Notifications toggle — turn app notifications on or off.
• Block — block another user so you no longer appear to each other.
• Change password from Settings; sign out at any time.
• Account deletion — contact us to request deletion of your account and associated data.

6. Data Retention & Security

We retain your data while your account is active. Your data is stored on secure cloud infrastructure with access controls that restrict who can read it. Voice audio is streamed live and not stored. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we take reasonable measures to protect your information.

7. Children

Convo Drive is not directed to children. You must meet the minimum age required in your country (at least 13, or higher where applicable) to use the app.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date above.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can contact our support team.