Privacy Policy for Late
Last updated: 4 July 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how the Late mobile application
(“Late”, “the app”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information
when you use our ride-sharing service. By using Late, you agree to the practices
described in this policy.
1. Who we are
Late is a ride-sharing application that connects drivers and passengers for
real-time trips. If you have any questions about this policy or your data, you can
contact us at latehelpyou@gmail.com.
2. Information we collect
We collect the following information to provide the ride-sharing service:
- Location data (precise and approximate): Your device location, used to show your position on the map, find nearby drivers or passengers, set pickup and drop-off points, calculate routes, distance and fare, and to enable real-time trip tracking during an active trip.
- Account and profile information: Your name, email address, and phone number, provided when you register or sign in (including via Google Sign-In).
- Photos: Images you choose to upload from your camera or photo library, for example a profile picture.
- Trip information: Details of your trips, including pickup and drop-off locations, routes, and trip history.
- Device and messaging identifiers: A push notification token (via Firebase Cloud Messaging) used to send you trip-related notifications.
3. How we use location data
Late collects location only while the app is in use. When you are a
driver on an accepted, active trip, the app continues to collect your location using a
foreground service, and a visible “Trip in Progress” notification is
shown for the entire duration of that trip.
This collection stops automatically as soon as the trip is completed,
cancelled, or you go offline. The app does not collect your location when it is
closed or when you are not on an active trip. Late does not access location in
the background outside of an active, user-initiated trip.
4. How we share your information
- With the other party in a trip: During an active trip, your live location is shared with the matched driver or passenger so that the trip can be tracked in real time. This sharing lasts only for the duration of that trip.
- With service providers: We use Google Firebase (authentication, messaging, and hosting) and Google Maps to operate core features. These providers process data on our behalf.
- We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share your location with third parties for advertising.
5. Data retention
We retain your account and trip information for as long as your account is active or as
needed to provide the service and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion
of your account and associated data by contacting us (see Section 8).
6. Your choices and controls
- You can revoke location, camera, and notification permissions at any time from your device’s system settings. Features that rely on these permissions will stop working until access is restored.
- You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us.
7. Children’s privacy
Late is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required in your
jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Contact us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact
us at latehelpyou@gmail.com.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with
an updated “Last updated” date.