Privacy policy

Last Updated: 13/02/2025

Effective Date: 13/02/2025

1. Introduction

Earnest BV ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our fleet management application ("the Service"), your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter "GDPR" ) and the manner in which you can exercise these rights. In the processing of personal data, we act as a controller and we have a legal obligation to provide you with this information.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.

We may change this Privacy Policy at any time. All updates and changes to this Policy are effective immediately upon notification, which we will provide by posting on the Service and/or via email notification.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information from Uber API

Through authorized access to the Uber API, we collect:

  • Driver trip data

  • Driver earnings information

  • Driver identification information

2.2 Information You Provide

We collect the following information directly from fleet partners:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mobile phone

  • Account credentials

  • Payment information

  • Business information necessary for service provision

  • CSV files with weekly reports (if using as an alternative to API)

2.3 Usage Data

We collect anonymized usage data about how you interact with our Service for the purpose of improving user experience and service functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To facilitate weekly payout calculations to drivers and manage fleet operations.

  • Monitoring Fleet Performance: To assist fleet partners in monitoring driver and vehicle performance over time.

  • Compliance: To meet legal, tax, and regulatory requirements.

  • Improvement: To analyze app usage and improve our features and performance.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Storage Location

Your data is stored on Google Cloud Platform servers located within the European Union.

4.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest

  • Access controls and authentication requirements

  • Regular security assessments

  • Employee training on data protection

  • Secure data backup procedures

4.3 Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or as required by law:

  • Active account data: Retained while the account is active

  • Inactive account data: Deleted after 12 months of inactivity

  • Usage analytics: Retained in anonymized form for 24 months

5. Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access your personal data

  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data

  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to object to processing

  • Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer.

6. Third-Party Services

6.1 Uber Platform

Our Service integrates with the Uber platform through their API. Please refer to Uber's Privacy Policy for information about how they handle your data.

6.2 Future Services

We may implement payment processing services in the future. Any such additions will be reflected in updates to this privacy policy.

7. 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 and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

8. Contact Us

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

Earnest BV, Herengracht 551, 1017 BW Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Email: privacy@tryearnest.com
Data Protection Officer: Andrei Istratii

9. Complaints

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe that our processing of your personal data violates applicable law.