<p><strong>Effective Date: July 11, 2026</strong></p>
<p>ByRyde uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our platform, remember your preferences, and secure our services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding them.</p>
<h3>1. What Are Cookies?</h3>
<p>Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website or use an application. They help the platform recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.</p>
<h3>2. How We Use Cookies</h3>
<p>We use cookies for the following purposes:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Essential Cookies:</strong> Necessary for the operation of our platform. They enable core functionalities like user authentication, account security, and ride processing.</li>
<li><strong>Preference Cookies:</strong> Used to remember your settings and choices, such as your preferred language or region, to provide a more personalized experience.</li>
<li><strong>Analytics & Performance Cookies:</strong> Help us understand how users interact with our platform by collecting and reporting anonymous information, allowing us to improve app performance.</li>
</ul>
<h3>3. Managing Your Cookie Choices</h3>
<p>Most web browsers and mobile operating systems automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your device settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact the functionality of the ByRyde application and prevent you from using certain features.</p>
<h3>4. Updates to This Policy</h3>
<p>We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.</p>
<h3>5. Contact Us</h3>
<p>If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through the support section of the ByRyde app.</p>
