Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 5, 2026
Last Updated: January 5, 2026

Important: Rapid Rides is a prototype application created for learning, testing, and demonstration purposes only. It does not provide real ride-hailing, transportation, driver matching, or payment services.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Rapid Rides (“the App”), a prototype mobile application, handles information during testing and demonstration. The App is developed and maintained by an individual developer for educational and experimental purposes.

2. App Purpose

Rapid Rides is not a commercial service. It is a prototype designed to:

Demonstrate ride-hailing user interface concepts
Test application features and workflows
Evaluate performance and stability during development

No real-world transportation services are offered through this App.

3. Information Handling

The App may use simulated or test data during development. Any information entered into the App is used only for demonstration or testing purposes.

No real payment information is collected or processed
No real driver or passenger matching occurs
No real-world rides are created or completed

4. Automatically Collected Technical Data

During testing, the App may collect limited technical data to help improve performance and fix issues. This may include:

Basic device information (such as operating system version)
App usage statistics
Error and crash logs

This data is used strictly for debugging and development purposes.

5. Third-Party Tools

The App may use third-party development tools such as:

Firebase (for authentication testing, analytics, and crash reporting)
Google Maps APIs (for map and location feature demonstrations)

These services may collect technical data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

6. Data Storage and Retention

Any test or simulated data is retained only for as long as necessary for development and testing. Data may be reset or deleted at any time without notice.

7. Children’s Privacy

This App is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. No intentional collection of personal data from children occurs.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the App or development practices. Updates will be posted on this page.

9. Contact Information

Developer: Timothy Zulu

Email: timothyzulu279@gmail.com

10. Consent

By using this prototype application, you acknowledge that you understand its purpose and consent to the handling of information as described in this Privacy Policy.