Uber Privacy Policy
What data does Uber collect and how do they use it?
Privacy Policy Overview
Uber's privacy policy outlines extensive data collection practices across user accounts, devices, location, and usage patterns, with data shared among users, service providers, and third parties. The policy provides users with various controls over their data, including access, deletion, and marketing preferences, while explaining legal bases for processing and international data transfer frameworks.
Readability
6.5/10
Word Count
10,250
Reading Time
51 min
Complexity
8.0/10
Data Collection
Extensive
Third-Party Sharing
Yes
Overall Privacy Score
5.0
out of 10
This policy has some concerning privacy practices.
Key Points
- Uber collects extensive personal data including account information, demographic data, identity verification (including biometrics), user content, location, trip/order information, usage data, device data, and communications data. Collection
- Location data is collected during trips and when the app is open on your phone's screen, though you can disable precise location collection. Collection
- Data is shared with other users (drivers, riders, delivery people), Uber service providers, business partners, affiliates, and for legal reasons. Sharing
- Uber transfers data globally, including to the US, using various legal frameworks including the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Sharing
- Uber retains most data for the life of your account or up to 7 years, depending on the data category. Security
- Users can access, download, change, and request deletion of their data through Uber's Privacy Center. Consent
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