Bahiran
Privacy Policy
Current Policy

Your Privacy
Matters to Us

This policy explains clearly how we handle your personal data across all Bahiran Delivery apps.

📅 Effective: Dec 16, 2025
🔄 Version 2.0
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
📝 Quick Summary

We collect only what we need to operate our delivery service — your identity, location while active, and payment details. We share your data only during active deliveries with customers, and with trusted service providers. You have full control and can access, correct, or delete your data at any time.

Contents
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Scope & Application

What This Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy applies to all Bahiran Delivery mobile applications (User, Driver, and Restaurant apps), all services provided through these apps, and all personal data processed in connection with the service.

Key Definitions

TermDefinition
Personal DataAny information relating to an identified or identifiable person
ProcessingAny operation performed on personal data, automated or manual
ControllerBahiran Delivery, which determines the purposes of data processing
Service ProviderA trusted third party that processes data on our behalf
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Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account Registration

DataPurposeRequired
Full nameIdentity verification, legal compliance✅ Yes
Phone numberAccount verification, OTP, communication✅ Yes
Email addressAccount recovery, notificationsOptional
PasswordAccount security (stored hashed)✅ Yes
Profile photoIdentity display to customers/restaurantsOptional

Financial Information (Drivers)

Information Collected Automatically

📍 Location Data

Foreground: Precise GPS while navigating to deliveries, updated every 3–5 seconds.

Background: Continuous tracking when you are "online" for order matching and proximity alerts.

Device & Technical Data

Usage & Activity Data

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How We Use Your Data

Core Service Operations

Safety & Security

Service Improvement

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Information Sharing

Shared During Active Deliveries

Service Providers

ProviderPurposeData Shared
Cloud InfrastructureData storage & computingAll data categories
Payment ProcessorsFinancial transactionsFinancial data, identity
Map ServicesNavigation & geocodingLocation data
AnalyticsPerformance monitoringUsage data (anonymized)
SMS Gateway (AfroMessage)OTP deliveryPhone number only
⚠️ Legal Disclosures

We may disclose your information when required by law: subpoenas, court orders, government investigations, or to protect the safety of any person.

✅ We Never Sell Your Data

Bahiran Delivery does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for their marketing purposes.

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Data Retention
Data CategoryRetention PeriodBasis
Account InformationActive + 30 days post-deletionOperational necessity
Location Data1 dayService delivery, disputes
Financial Records7 yearsTax & regulatory compliance
Order History3 yearsService records, disputes
Communication Records2 yearsSupport, legal compliance
Camera / QR DataNot storedProcessed in real-time only
🗑️ Account Deletion

Upon deletion: active personal data removed within 30 days, legally required records retained per law, backup copies purged within 90 days.

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Data Security

Technical Safeguards

Organizational Safeguards

🚨 Data Breach Response

In the event of a breach: we will investigate and contain promptly, notify affected users within 72 hours, and report to regulatory authorities as required.

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Your Rights
👁️ Access & Portability
Request a copy of your personal data in a portable, machine-readable format.
✏️ Correction
Update or correct inaccurate data through your profile settings at any time.
🗑️ Deletion
Request deletion of your account and associated personal data.
🚫 Opt-Out
Opt out of marketing communications and non-essential data collection.

How to Exercise Your Rights

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Location Services
ℹ️ Why We Need Location

Location data powers our entire delivery service: real-time navigation, customer live-tracking, order matching by proximity, distance-based fare calculation, and delivery analytics.

Background Location

When you are "online" in the Driver app, background location is active even when the app is minimized. This is required for order matching and proximity alerts.

⚠️ Stop Background Tracking

Go "offline" in the app, log out, or revoke location permission in your device settings. Note: revoking location permission disables core delivery functionality.

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Device Permissions

Android Permissions

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Fine Location
Precise navigation for deliveries
ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
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Background Location
Tracking while online with app minimized
ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
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Camera
QR code scanning for order verification
CAMERA
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Notifications
Order alerts and delivery updates
POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Foreground Service
Continuous location service when online
FOREGROUND_SERVICE
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Vibration
Alert for new incoming orders
VIBRATE

iOS Permissions

PermissionPurpose
Location AlwaysBackground tracking when online
Location When In UseNavigation during active use
CameraQR code scanning for verification
NotificationsOrder and delivery alerts
⚠️ Impact of Denying Permissions
  • Location: Cannot accept or complete deliveries
  • Camera: Cannot scan QR codes (manual entry required)
  • Notifications: Will miss order alerts and updates
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Third-Party Services

Integrated Services

International Transfers

Your data is primarily stored in Ethiopia. When transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards including standard contractual clauses and data processing agreements.

Children's Privacy

Our service is strictly for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

Policy Updates

We may update this policy at any time. Material changes will be communicated via in-app notification, email, and banner notices at least 7 days before taking effect.