Privacy policy

Swifto,we is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use any of our mobile applications and services, including the Swifto User App, Swifto Delivery Partner App, Swifto Vendor App and Website

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information depending on how you use our apps:

a) Personal Information

  • Name, email, and phone number

  • Address and delivery locations

  • Government-issued ID (for delivery/vendor registration)

  • Payment and billing information (when applicable)

b) Device & Usage Information

  • IP address

  • Device ID and model

  • Operating system

  • App usage data (pages viewed, features used, etc.)

c) Location Data

  • Real-time GPS location (for delivery tracking, assigning nearest vendor, and order fulfillment)

  • Background location (for active deliveries by Delivery Partners)

Note: Location data is only collected when required and with your explicit permission.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and deliver grocery orders

  • Manage vendor listings and inventory

  • Assign delivery partners and optimize routes

  • Communicate with users, vendors, and partners

  • Improve app performance and user experience

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: For payment processing, SMS/email services, cloud hosting, etc.

  • Delivery Partners: Customer name, address, and contact info (only for active deliveries)

  • Vendors: To fulfill your order

  • Law Enforcement: When required by law or to protect our users and services

4. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard security practices including:

  • Data encryption (in transit and at rest)

  • Secure login and authentication mechanisms

  • Access control and regular audits

However, no method of data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We encourage users to take precautions when sharing sensitive information.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • Access or request a copy of your data

  • Correct or update your information

  • Delete your data (subject to legal and operational retention needs)

  • Withdraw consent for certain data usage (e.g., location access)

You can manage most preferences within the app’s settings or by contacting our support.

7. Permissions We Use

We request the following permissions for core functionality:

  • Location (Foreground & Background): For real-time delivery tracking

  • Camera & Storage: For uploading KYC documents or product images

  • Contacts/Phone (if applicable): To allow quick calls between customer and delivery partner

All permissions are used solely for app functionality and never shared with third parties for marketing.

8. Children’s Privacy

Swifto does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

9. Third-Party Services

Our app may use third-party services like:

  • Firebase (Analytics, Crashlytics, Messaging)

  • Google Maps API (for location and route optimization)

  • Payment gateways (Razorpay, Stripe, etc.)

Each of these services has its own privacy policies and data handling practices.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted in the app or on our website, and the effective date will be updated.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

📧 Email: admin@swiftonow.com