Privacy policy

Glyder Africa (“we”, “our”, “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our website, mobile applications, and services (collectively, the “Services”).

 

By using Glyder Africa, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Information We Collect

We collect:

 

a) Personal Information

Full name, email, phone number, address

 

Identity verification details (e.g. driver’s license and ID)

 

Payment information (handled securely via third-party providers)

 

b) Usage Data

IP address, device information, and location data (with consent)

 

Log data on usage patterns and access times

 

c) Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Used for:

 

Remembering user preferences

 

Analyzing site performance and trends

 

Providing relevant advertising (with opt-out options)

 

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

 

Manage user accounts and bookings

 

Verify identities and prevent fraud

 

Process payments and refunds securely

 

Send important service updates and marketing communications (opt-out anytime)

 

Improve and personalize your user experience

 

3. Sharing Your Information

We share data only:

 

With parties involved in bookings (e.g., car owners and renters)

 

With trusted third-party service providers under confidentiality agreements

 

When legally required

 

During mergers or acquisitions

 

We do not sell your personal information.

 

4. Your Rights

You have the right to:

 

Access and correct your personal information

 

Request deletion of your account and personal data (see Data Deletion Policy below)

 

Opt out of marketing communications

 

To exercise your rights, contact us at support@glyderafrica.com.

 

5. Data Deletion Right and Policy

a) Your Right to Erasure

You may request the deletion of your personal data at any time. We will delete your data unless:

 

It is required to complete a pending booking or payment

 

Retention is necessary for legal or operational purposes

 

It is needed to resolve disputes or enforce agreements

 

b) How to Request Data Deletion

To request deletion, contact us at:

📧 support@glyderafrica.com

📞 +254 202 020 095
       +254 775 797 869

 

We will confirm your request within 14 days and process data deletion within 30 days, subject to applicable exceptions.

 

c) What Happens After Deletion

Once deleted:

 

Your account will be permanently closed

 

Backups containing your data will be purged on our scheduled cycle

 

Non-identifiable, aggregated data may be retained for analytics purposes

 

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

 

Service provision

 

Legal, tax, or operational compliance

 

Resolving disputes and enforcing agreements

 

When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

 

7. Data Security

We use encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, so we encourage you to keep your credentials confidential.

 

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

 

9. Third-Party Links

Our Services may link to external websites and services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

 

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date.

 

11. Contact Us

For any questions or to exercise your rights:

 

📧 support@glyderafrica.com

📞 +254 202 020 095
       +254 775 797 869