Privacy Policy
When you use Uber, you trust us with your information. We are committed to keeping that trust. That starts with helping you understand our privacy practices.
This policy describes the information we collect, how it is used and shared, and your choices regarding this information. We recommend that you read this along with our Privacy FAQs, which highlight key points about our privacy practices.
Last Modified: September 21, 2017
Effective Date: November 1, 2017
This policy applies to any users of Uber’s services anywhere in the world, including any users of Uber’s apps, websites, features or other services.
This policy applies to any users of the services of Uber or its affiliates anywhere in the world, and to anyone else who contacts Uber or otherwise submits information to Uber, unless noted below. This includes those who use Uber or its affiliates' services to:
Uber provides services to users throughout the world. If you live in the United States, Uber Technologies, Inc. is the data controller for your information. If you live outside the United States, Uber B.V. is the data controller.
If you live in the United States, the data controller for the information you provide or that is collected by Uber or its affiliates is:
If you live outside the United States, the data controller is:
Uber collects:
Uber collects the following categories of information:
This includes information submitted when you:
This includes:
Location Information
Depending on the Uber services that you use, and your app settings or device permissions, Uber may collect your precise or approximate location information as determined through data such as GPS, IP address and WiFi.
Transaction Information
We collect transaction details related to your use of our services, including the type of services you requested or provided, date and time the service was provided, amount charged, distance traveled, and other related transaction details. Additionally, if someone uses your promotion code, we may associate your name with that person.
Usage and Preference Information
We collect information about how you interact with our services, preferences expressed, and settings chosen. In some cases we do this through the use of cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies that create and maintain unique identifiers. To learn more about these technologies, please see our Cookie Statement.
Device Information
We may collect information about the devices you use to access our services, including the hardware models, operating systems and versions, software, file names and versions, preferred languages, unique device identifiers, advertising identifiers, serial numbers, device motion information, and mobile network information.
Log Information
When you interact with our services, we collect server logs, which may include information like device IP address, access dates and times, app features or pages viewed, app crashes and other system activity, type of browser, and the third-party site or service you were using before interacting with our services.
Calls and text messages
We enable users to call or text each other through the Uber apps. For example, in some countries, we enable driver partners and riders, and delivery partners and recipients, to call or text each other without disclosing their telephone numbers. To provide this service, Uber receives some information regarding the calls or texts, including the date and time of the call/text, and the content of the text messages. Uber may also use this information for customer support services (including to resolve disputes between users), for safety and security purposes, and for analytics.
Address book and calendar information
If you permit the Uber app to access the address book on your device, we may collect names and contact information from your address book to facilitate social interactions through our services and for other purposes described in this policy or at the time of consent or collection. If you permit the Uber app to access the calendar on your device, we collect calendar information such as event title and description, your response (Yes, No, Maybe), date and time, location, and number of attendees.
These may include:
Users providing feedback, such as as ratings or compliments
Uber business partners through which you create or access your Uber account, such as payment providers, social media services, on-demand music services, or apps or websites who use Uber's APIs or whose API Uber uses
Insurance providers (if you are a driver or delivery partner)
Financial services providers (if you are a driver or delivery partner)
Partner transportation companies (if you are a driver partner who uses our services through an account associated with such a company)
The owner of an Uber for Business or Uber Family profile that you use
Publicly available sources
Marketing service providers
Uber may combine the information collected from these sources with other information in its possession.
Uber collects and uses information to enable reliable and convenient transportation, delivery and other products and services. We also use the information we collect:
Uber does not sell or share your personal information to third parties for third party direct marketing purposes.
Uber uses the information it collects for purposes including:
Uber uses the information we collect to provide, personalize, maintain and improve our products and services. This includes using the information to:
We use your data to help maintain the safety, security and integrity of our services. For example, we collect information from driver partners' devices to identify unsafe driving behavior such as speeding or harsh braking and acceleration, and to raise awareness among driver partners regarding such behaviors. This also includes, for example, our Real-Time ID Check feature, which prompts driver partners to share a selfie before going online. This helps ensure that the driver partner using the app matches the Uber account we have on file, preventing fraud and helping to protect other users.
Uber uses the information we collect (including recordings of customer support calls after notice to you and with your consent) to assist you when you contact our customer support services, including to:
We may use the information we collect for testing, research, analysis and product development. This allows us to improve and enhance the safety and security of our services, develop new features and products, and facilitate insurance and finance solutions in connection with our services.
Uber uses the information we collect to enable communications between our users. For example, a driver partner may text or call a rider to confirm a pickup location, or a restaurant or delivery partner may call a delivery recipient with information about their order.
Uber may use the information we collect to communicate with you about products, services, promotions, studies, surveys, news, updates and events. Uber may also use the information to promote and process contests and sweepstakes, fulfill any related awards, and serve you relevant ads and content about our services and those of our business partners. Uber may also use the information to inform you about elections, ballots, referenda and other political and policy processes that relate to our services.
We may use the information we collect to investigate or address claims or disputes relating to your use of Uber's services, or as otherwise allowed by applicable law.
Uber and its partners use cookies and other identification technologies on our apps, websites, emails, and online ads for purposes described in this policy.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your browser or device by websites, apps, online media, and advertisements. Uber uses cookies and similar technologies for purposes such as:
We may also allow others to provide audience measurement and analytics services for us, to serve advertisements on our behalf across the Internet, and to track and report on the performance of those advertisements. These entities may use cookies, web beacons, SDKs, and other technologies to identify your device when you visit our site and use our services, as well as when you visit other online sites and services.
Please see our Cookie Statement for more information regarding the use of cookies and other technologies described in this section, including regarding your choices relating to such technologies.
Some of Uber’s products, services and features require that we share information with other users or at your request. We may also share your information with our affiliates, subsidiaries and business partners, or for legal reasons or in the event of a dispute.
Uber may share the information we collect:
For example, if you are a rider, we may share your first name, average rider rating given by driver partners, and pickup and/or dropoff locations with driver partners. If you share an uberPOOL with another rider, that rider may be told your name and may see your pickup and/or dropoff location.
If you are a driver or delivery partner, we may share information with your rider(s) including your name and photo; your vehicle make, model, color, license plate, and vehicle photo; your location; your average rating provided by riders; and contact information (depending upon applicable laws). If you choose to complete a driver profile, we may also share any information associated with that profile, including information that you submit and compliments that past riders have submitted about you. The rider/delivery recipient will also receive a receipt containing information such as a breakdown of amounts charged, your first name, photo, a map of the route you took, and other transaction details.
This includes sharing your information with:
Other people at your request. For example, we may share your ETA and location with a friend at your request, or your trip information when you split a fare with a friend.
Uber business partners. For example, if you requested a service through a partnership or promotional offering made by a third party, Uber may share your information with those third parties. This may include, for example, other apps or websites that integrate with our APIs or services, or those with an API or service with which we integrate, or business partners with whom Uber may partner with to deliver a promotion, a contest or a specialized service.
We love hearing from our users -- including through public forums such as Uber blogs, social media, and certain features on our network. When you communicate with us through those channels, your communications may be viewable by the public.
If you use a profile associated with another party we may share your trip information with the owner of that profile profile. This occurs, for example, if you are:
We share information with our subsidiaries and affiliates to help us provide our services or conduct data processing on our behalf. For example, Uber may process or store information in the United States on behalf of its international subsidiaries and affiliates.
Uber may provide information to its vendors, consultants, marketing partners, research firms, and other service providers or business partners. For example, Uber may provide information to such parties to help facilitate insurance coverage, to conduct surveys on our behalf, and to process payments for our services.
Uber may share your information if we believe it is required by applicable law, regulation, operating agreement, legal process or governmental request.
This includes sharing your information with law enforcement officials, government authorities, or other third parties as necessary to enforce our Terms of Service, user agreements, or other policies, to protect Uber's rights or property or the rights or property of others, or in the event of a claim or dispute relating to your use of our services. If you use another person's credit card, we may be required by law to share information with that credit card holder, including trip information.
This also includes sharing your information with others in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, consolidation or restructuring, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by or into another company.
Please see Uber's Guidelines for Law Enforcement Authorities for more information.
Uber may share your information other than as described in this policy if we notify you and you consent to the sharing.
Uber retains your information while your account remains active, unless you request deletion of your information or account. In some cases we may retain certain information about you as required by law or other purposes as described in this section even if you delete your account.
Uber retains your information while your account remains active, unless you ask us to delete your information or your account. Subject to the exceptions described below, Uber deletes or anonymizes your information upon request.
Subject to applicable law, Uber may retain information after account deletion:
If there is an unresolved issue relating to your account, such as an outstanding credit on your account or an unresolved claim or dispute;
If we are required to by applicable law; and/or in aggregated and/or anonymized form.
Uber may also retain certain information if necessary for its legitimate business interests, such as fraud prevention and enhancing users' safety and security. For example, if Uber shuts down a user's account because of unsafe behavior or security incidents, Uber may retain certain information about that account to prevent that user from opening a new Uber account in the future.
Uber provides means for you to see and control the information that Uber collects, including through:
Privacy Settings
The Privacy Settings menu in the Uber rider app gives users the the ability to set or update their location and contacts sharing preferences, and their preferences for receiving mobile notifications from Uber. Riders can also delete their Uber account from the Privacy Settings menu.
Device Permissions
Most mobile platforms (iOS, Android, etc.) have defined certain types of device data that apps cannot access without your consent. And these platforms have different permission systems for obtaining your consent. The iOS platform will alert you the first time the Uber app wants permission to access certain types of data and will let you consent (or not consent) to that request. Android devices will notify you of the permissions that the Uber app seeks before you first use the app, and your use of the app constitutes your consent.
Ratings Look-Up
After every trip, driver partners and riders are able to rate each other, as well as give feedback on how the trip went. This two-way system holds everyone accountable for their behavior. Accountability helps create a respectful, safe environment for both driver partners and riders. Your rider rating is available in the main menu of the Uber rider app. Your driver partner rating is available in the Ratings tab of the Uber Partner app.
Accessing and Correcting Your Information
You can edit the name, phone number and email address associated with your account through the Settings menu in Uber's apps. You can also look up your trips, orders and deliveries history in the Uber apps. You may also request access to, correction of, or a copy of your information by contacting Uber at help.uber.com or visiting our Privacy Policy Help Page.
Marketing Opt-Outs
You may opt out of receiving promotional emails from Uber here. You may also opt out of receiving emails and other messages from Uber by following the instructions in those messages. Please note that if you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional messages, such as receipts for your rides or information about your account.
We may occasionally update this policy. If you use our services after an update, you consent to the updated policy.
We may occasionally update this policy. If we make significant changes, we will notify you of the changes through the Uber apps or through others means, such as email. To the extent permitted under applicable law, by using our services after such notice, you consent to our updates to this policy.
We encourage you to periodically review this policy for the latest information on our privacy practices. We will also make prior versions of our privacy policies available for review.