Data Transparency

No fine print.
Just straight answers.

You deserve to know exactly what data we collect, why, how long we keep it, and who sees it. Written to be readable — not to hide anything.

Our data promise to you

We will always

Encrypt all your data in transit and at rest
Keep your earnings data private and secure
Delete your data within 30 days of account deletion
Be transparent about every type of data we collect
Respond to any privacy request within 5 business days

We will never

Sell your personal data to any third party
Share your earnings or location with advertisers
Access your gig platform accounts directly
Use your screenshot images for any other purpose
Share your individual data without your explicit consent

Every type of data — explained

No category is hidden. Here's every piece of data we touch and exactly why.

Earnings & Shift Data

What we collect

Gross earnings, tips, hours online, miles driven, trips completed — via screenshot or manual entry.

Why we need it

To calculate your true $/hr, generate analytics, estimate taxes, and personalize AI coaching.

How long stored

Kept while your account is active. Deleted within 30 days of account deletion.

Who sees it

Never shared with third parties. Used only inside Rydella to power your experience.

GPS & Location Data

What we collect

GPS coordinates, timestamps, speed, and route traces — only when trip tracking is active.

Why we need it

To log work trips, calculate IRS mileage deductions, and generate tax-ready mileage reports.

How long stored

Summarized trip data retained while your account is active. Raw traces purged after processing.

Who sees it

Never. Your GPS data is yours only — never sold, shared, or used for advertising.

Account Information

What we collect

Name, email address, city, and platform preferences provided during signup.

Why we need it

To authenticate your account, personalize recommendations, and send relevant product updates.

How long stored

Retained while your account is active.

Who sees it

Email used for product and earnings updates only. Unsubscribe from any email instantly.

Screenshot Uploads

What we collect

Images uploaded for the earnings scanner feature.

Why we need it

Processed by AI to extract earnings numbers. The image itself is never permanently stored.

How long stored

Screenshots are processed, numbers extracted, and the image is immediately discarded.

Who sees it

Never. Processed in a secure pipeline — no human ever views your screenshots.

Anonymized Analytics

What we collect

Aggregated, fully de-identified usage and earnings patterns across the Rydella user base.

Why we need it

To improve AI accuracy, spot city-level trends, and improve recommendations for all drivers.

How long stored

Aggregated data has no personal identifiers and is retained indefinitely.

Who sees it

May appear in Rydella market summaries or product research. Always 100% anonymous.

Payment Information

What we collect

Credit/debit card details entered during subscription checkout.

Why we need it

To process subscription billing.

How long stored

We never store card numbers. All payment data is handled exclusively by Stripe (PCI-DSS Level 1 certified).

Who sees it

Stripe processes payments. We only receive a subscription confirmation token.

Your rights over your data

These are not conditional rights. You have them. Here's how to exercise them.

Access

Request a complete export of all data we hold on you, any time.

Correct

Update or fix any inaccurate information directly in the app.

Delete

Request permanent account + data deletion. Done within 30 days.

Export

Download your full shift history and earnings logs at any time.

Opt Out

Unsubscribe from any marketing emails instantly from any email.

Restrict

Contact us to limit processing of specific data. We'll work with you.

To exercise any right, send us a request through our contact form:

Open the Rydella contact form

Want the full legal detail?

Our complete policy documents are plain-English and worth reading.