Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please read this policy carefully.

Last Updated: July 31, 2025

Introduction

By downloading, installing, accessing or using the Safari Yatri mobile application ("App") or our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

1Who We Are

Safari Yatri Pvt. Ltd. ("Safari Yatri," "we," "us," or "our") is a technology platform registered in Nepal (Itahari, Koshi Province) that connects passengers and independent driver-partners for shared rides. We do not operate vehicles—we facilitate bookings, routing, OTP ride confirmations, and commission management.

2Information We Collect

We collect different types of information depending on how you use our services:

Registration Data (All Users):

Full name

Phone number (OTP-verified)

Gender

Current address

Email (optional)

Driver Documents (Driver-Partners Only):

Citizenship ID (front/back)

Driving license

Vehicle registration

Vehicle photo

Owner's name & contact

Selfie for identity verification

App Usage Data: GPS location when the App is open or driver-status is "Online"; trip logs (ride IDs, timestamps, pickup/drop-off locations, distance, fare, OTP confirmation events); device and crash analytics via Firebase.

3How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Create, verify, and manage your account

Match passengers with available driver-partners

Provide navigation and routing through Google Maps

Generate and validate OTPs to confirm ride completion

Deduct commission from drivers' non-withdrawable Safari Balance wallet

Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized activity

Respond to support requests, process refunds, and investigate incidents

Improve app performance and user experience with analytics

Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in these specific circumstances:

Between Ride-Partners: Drivers receive passenger name, phone number, optionally profile photo, pickup/drop-off locations; passengers receive driver name, vehicle details, phone number, optionally photo, pickup/drop-off location.

Third-Party Providers: Google Maps; Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics.

Legal Authorities: Only when required by law (e.g., accidents, investigations, court orders).

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5Safari Balance (Stored-Value System)

Safari Balance Features:

Funding: Scan in-App QR code to pay cash/online or deposit cash at our office

Verification: Manual by our admin team; funds appear in your wallet after verification

Usage: Non-withdrawable; used solely to pay Safari Yatri commission per ride

Security: No bank or card data is stored on our systems

6Data Retention

We retain data for specific periods based on usage and legal requirements:

Active Users: Data retained while your account remains active

Deleted/Suspended Accounts: Retained for 30 days for fraud prevention, then permanently deleted (unless legally required)

Ride Records: Kept for at least five years as per Nepali tax and regulatory requirements

Driver Documents: Deleted within 30 days of deactivation unless necessary for legal/tax compliance

7Your Rights & Delete Functionality

You have control over your data:

Access & Correction: View or update your profile anytime via App Settings or on the website

Account Deletion: You may permanently delete your account—and all personal data—by:

Processing: Upon verification, we will complete deletion within 10 working days, erasing all personal data except records we are legally obliged to retain

8Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your information:

Industry-standard encryption for passwords and secure cloud infrastructure (via Firebase)

Access to your data is limited to authorized personnel under strict confidentiality

Regular security audits and monitoring to detect and prevent unauthorized access

9Children's Privacy

Safari Yatri is intended for users aged 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect information from minors; any accounts flagged as underage will be deleted immediately.

10Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top will reflect changes. Updated versions will be posted on our website and within the App. Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Legal Jurisdiction: This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Nepal. Any disputes arising hereunder will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Nepalese courts.

Contact Us

For questions, data requests, or deletion inquiries:

Email
safariyatri2@gmail.com
Phone
+977-9804048839
Address
Itahari, Koshi Province, Nepal