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Ride sharing privacy

Ride sharing privacy means that when you travel with a ride sharing service like Uber, Lyft or Grab, your personal information is protected and kept safe.

When you book a ride, the service asks for your name, phone number and sometimes your email address. The ride sharing service uses this information to send you updates about your ride and to connect you with your driver.

Once you get in the car, your driver will know your name and your pickup location, but they won't know anything else about you unless you choose to share more information.

Ride sharing services also have privacy policies in place to protect your information from being shared with third parties without your consent. This means that your data is encrypted and only visible to authorized personnel in case of an emergency.

So, when you use ride sharing services, your personal information is protected and kept private to ensure that you feel safe and secure during your travels.
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