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SHRD Privacy Policy

Akos Komuves edited this page Feb 4, 2026 · 1 revision

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 4, 2026

Introduction

SHRD ("we", "our", or "us") is operated by Akos Komuves. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application SHRD (the "App").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Hungarian data protection laws.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Data Controller

Akos Komuves Hungary Email: komuvesakos@icloud.com

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Phone Number: Required for account creation and verification via SMS.
  • Display Name: The name you choose to identify yourself to other users.
  • Feedback and Reports: Any ratings, reviews, or reports you submit about other users.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Location Data: Your pickup location and destination when you actively search for ride-sharing partners. Location is only collected when you initiate a search and stops when you end your session.
  • Device Information: Device identifiers for push notification delivery.
  • Usage Data: App interaction data for service improvement.

Information from Third-Party Services

  • Chat Messages: Messages exchanged with other users are processed by CometChat (our messaging provider).

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the App's core functionality
  • Connect you with nearby users traveling in similar directions
  • Enable in-app messaging between connected users
  • Send push notifications about nearby riders and connection requests
  • Calculate estimated ride cost splits
  • Process user reports and maintain community safety
  • Improve and optimize the App

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

  • Contract Performance: Processing necessary to provide the App's services (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR)
  • Legitimate Interests: Improving our services and ensuring platform safety (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
  • Consent: For optional features and marketing communications (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

Information Sharing

With Other Users

  • Your display name and general location (pickup area and destination direction) are visible to nearby users when you are actively searching.
  • Your exact addresses are not shared with other users.

With Service Providers

We use third-party services that process data on our behalf:

Service Purpose Data Processed Privacy Policy
Google Firebase Authentication, Database, Push Notifications Phone number, user data, device tokens Firebase Privacy
CometChat In-app messaging Chat messages, user IDs CometChat Privacy
Google Maps Platform Location services, routing Location coordinates Google Privacy

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities.

Data Retention

  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for up to 30 days after deletion request.
  • Chat Messages: Retained for up to 90 days, managed by CometChat.
  • Location Data: Not permanently stored; only used in real-time during active sessions.
  • Reports: Retained for up to 2 years for safety and legal purposes.

Your Rights (GDPR)

As an EU resident, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction: Request limited processing of your data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, contact us at komuvesakos@icloud.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)
  • Secure authentication via Firebase
  • Access controls and authentication for data systems

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States (where our service providers operate). These transfers are protected by:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Service providers' compliance with applicable data protection frameworks

Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending a notification through the App for significant changes

Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

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

Akos Komuves Email: komuvesakos@icloud.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Hungarian National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (NAIH) or your local data protection authority.


This Privacy Policy is effective as of February 4, 2026.