Lyft Privacy Insights
Updated Nov 17, 2024
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TrustĀ ScoreSummary
Lyft collects extensive user data to provide ride-sharing services, connecting riders and drivers through a digital platform. The service tracks location, device information, and user interactions extensively.
Safety Concerns
- Extensive location tracking
- Sharing of personal information between riders and drivers
- Potential privacy risks due to comprehensive data collection
Third Party Sharing
Lyft shares data with various service providers and third-party entities to maintain platform functionality
Background Check Providers
Verify driver and rider safety
Services used:
Identity Verification
Data collected:
Personal Identifiers
Background Information
Payment Processors
Process financial transactions
Services used:
First Data
Stripe
Braintree
Data collected:
Financial Information
Insurance Partners
Facilitate insurance coverage and claims
Data collected:
Incident Information
Data Collection
Lyft collects comprehensive user data across multiple categories to facilitate ride-sharing services
Personal Identifiers
Name, email, phone number, birth date
Location Data
Real-time GPS tracking for riders and drivers
Device Information
IP address, browser type, device model
Financial Information
Payment methods, bank routing numbers
Driver/Rider Interactions
Ride history, ratings, feedback
Opt-Out Options
Email Subscriptions
- 1Click 'unsubscribe' in promotional emails
Text Message Opt-Out
- 1Text 'END' to 46080
- 2Text 'STOPALL' to completely disable texts
Location Tracking
- 1Modify device system settings
- 2Adjust Lyft app location permissions
Personalized Advertising
- 1Visit Lyft privacy settings
- 2Use opt-out preference tools