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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 4, 2026

1. Introduction

At Pasabaya.app, we are committed to protecting your privacy while helping you find travel companions. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in compliance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173).

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us to facilitate the carpooling board:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, and password (encrypted).
  • Profile Information: Your Facebook profile URL (mandatory for trust and verification).
  • Trip Information: Origin and destination cities, preferred departure times, number of available seats, and trip notes.
  • Communications: Information you provide when contacting us for support.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data strictly for the following purposes:

  • Matching: To enable other users to find your ride posts based on origin and destination.
  • Trust & Verification: Your Facebook profile URL is displayed to other logged-in users to allow them to verify your identity externally.
  • Notifications: To send you updates about your account or the Service.
  • Analytics: We use Umami, a privacy-focused, cookie-less analytics tool, to understand website traffic without collecting personally identifiable information (PII).

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Pasabaya.app is a public bulletin board. Your trip details (Origin, Destination, Time, Notes) are visible to all visitors.

However, specific contact details like your Facebook profile link are only shared with registered users who are logged into the platform. We never sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. You may delete your ride posts or your entire account at any time through your account settings.

6. Your Rights

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the right to:

  • Access and rectify your personal data.
  • Object to the processing of your data.
  • Request the erasure or blocking of your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Security

We use industry-standard security measures (SSL/TLS encryption) to protect your data during transmission. While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.