Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 7, 2026

Talkship ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Talkship mobile application. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

1. Information Collection and Use

We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our logistics and transportation services to you.

Types of Data Collected:

• Personal Data: While using our app, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you, including your email address (via Google/Firebase Auth), name, and phone number.
• Location Data: We use ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION and ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION permissions to track driver progress, provide accurate booking pickups, and enable real-time tracking for customers. This data is essential for the core functionality of the app.
• Usage Data: We may collect information on how the Service is accessed and used.

2. Use of Data

Talkship uses the collected data for various purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Service (e.g., matching drivers with customers).
• To notify you about changes to our Service.
• To provide customer support.
• To monitor the usage of our Service.
• To facilitate wallet transactions and booking management.

3. Service Providers

We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service. These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

• Google Play Services: Used for authentication and map services.
• Firebase: Used for authentication (Firebase Auth), real-time database, and cloud storage.
• OpenStreetMap (osmdroid): Used as a mapping alternative.

4. Security of Data

The security of your data is important to us but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• By email: support@talkship.com