Privacy Policy
At Kawst, we take the privacy of fleet owners and drivers seriously. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how you can control it.
Last updated: April 7, 2026
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you register, we collect your phone number for authentication via OTP. If you are a fleet owner, we also collect your business name. If you are a driver, we collect your driving licence number and address.
Fleet & Trip Data
We collect information about the vehicles you register, including registration numbers, insurance details, and service records. Trip data — including start/end points, distance, and timestamps — is recorded to support our tracking and reporting features.
Financial Data
We store expense records, driver advance entries, and fuel costs that you manually enter into the platform. We do not collect or store any payment card or bank account information.
Usage Data
We collect standard log data such as device type, operating system, and app interactions to improve the reliability and performance of our service.
2. How We Use Your Information
Service Delivery
To operate your fleet dashboard, generate trip reports, send compliance reminders, and manage driver profiles.
Account Security
To verify your identity via OTP and protect your account from unauthorised access.
Product Improvement
To understand how users interact with Kawst so we can fix issues and build better features.
Compliance Alerts
To send you timely reminders about vehicle tax, insurance renewals, fitness certificates, and servicing due dates.
3. Data Sharing
We Do Not Sell Your Data
Kawst does not sell, rent, or trade your personal or business data to any third party.
Service Providers
We use trusted third-party services (Firebase by Google) for authentication and data storage. These providers process data only on our behalf and are bound by strict confidentiality obligations.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid request from a government authority.
4. Data Retention
Active Accounts
We retain your data for as long as your account is active and you continue to use the platform.
Account Deletion
You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time from the Account Settings page. Upon request, we will permanently delete your data within 30 days.
5. Your Rights
Access & Correction
You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if any data is inaccurate.
Data Portability
You may request an export of your data in a machine-readable format by contacting us.
Deletion
You have the right to request permanent deletion of your account and all associated data. You can do this directly in the app or by contacting us.
6. Security
How We Protect Your Data
We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS), Firebase security rules, and OTP-based authentication. Access to your data is restricted to you and Kawst's authorised personnel only.
7. Children's Privacy
Kawst is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has registered, please contact us and we will delete the account promptly.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you through the app or via the contact information associated with your account. Continued use of Kawst after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at: support@kawst.in
Want to delete your account?
You can permanently delete your account and all associated data directly from your account settings. This action cannot be undone.
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