Privacy Policy
Tariff plus carpooling App (SIRS – Skoda Intelligent Ride System) Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 15-Mar-2026
SIRS (“we”, “our”, “the App”) is a community-based carpooling application designed to connect employees and users for shared commuting. Your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the minimum information required to operate the app effectively.
1.1 Personal Information
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Profile photo (optional)
- Home/office location (provided by user)
1.2 Usage Information
- Carpool ride preferences (driver/rider)
- Ride creation details (time, pickup point, destination)
1.3 Device & App Data
- Device type & OS version
- App crash logs
- App usage analytics (non-identifiable)
1.4 Location Information
- Real-time location (only when user enables location)
- Background location not collected unless enabled
- We do not track or store location unnecessarily
2. How We Use Your Information
- Match drivers and riders
- Show routes and nearby users
- Verify identity
- Enable communication
- Improve app performance
- Prevent fraud & ensure safety
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your data.
3.1 With Other Carpool Users
- Name
- Phone number (after match)
- Pickup / drop points
- Live route sharing (optional)
3.2 Service Providers
- Analytics
- Notifications
- Cloud hosting
Providers cannot use your data for their own purpose.
4. Data Retention
- Account data kept until account deletion
- Ride data kept 90–180 days
- Logs kept per vendor policy
- User can request deletion anytime
5. Your Rights
- Access data
- Correct information
- Delete account
- Request data deletion
- Disable location
- Opt-out analytics
6. Security Measures
- HTTPS / TLS encryption
- Secure cloud storage
- Limited employee access
- Monitoring suspicious activity
No system is 100% secure.
7. Children’s Privacy
TariffPlus is not intended for users under 16 years.
We do not knowingly collect minor data.
8. Changes to This Policy
Policy may be updated periodically.
Users will be notified inside the app.
9. Contact Us
Email: amol.kashid@skoda-vw.co.in
Company: Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Limited
Location: Chakan, Pune