Effective Date: 2026Last Updated: April 2026

Privacy Policy

Drive E Mode OPC Private Limited is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

Company

Drive E Mode OPC Private Limited

Registered Office

Hyderabad, Telangana - 500051

Website

www.driveemode.com

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Introduction & User Acceptance

Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, process, store, retrieve, disclose, transfer, and protect your information when you:

  • Access our website, mobile applications, or web platforms
  • Onboard as a Driver Partner for Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing
  • Submit Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation including blank cheques
  • Interact with our services offline at our Hubs or through customer support

Legal Framework

  • • Information Technology Act, 2000
  • • DPDP Act, 2023
  • • RBI Guidelines
  • • Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Your Consent

By accessing the Platform or signing the Lease Agreement, you provide free, specific, informed, unconditional, and unambiguous consent to this Policy.

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Key Definitions

Blank Cheque
A signed cheque leaf provided as security instrument for the lease agreement with no payee name, date, or amount filled.
Driver Partner
Individuals leasing EVs from the Company for commercial or personal use.
DPDP Act
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and rules framed thereunder.
Financial Data
Bank account details, PAN, credit/debit card information, and blank cheque images.
KYC Data
Government-issued identity documents provided for verification.
Personal Data
Any data about an individual who is identifiable by or in relation to such data.
Processing
Any operation performed on Personal Data including collection, storage, use, disclosure, or erasure.
Sensitive Personal Data
Passwords, financial data, biometric data, and official identifiers.
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Information We Collect

Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)

Identity Data

Full name, DOB, gender, photograph, digital signature

Contact Data

Mobile, email, address, emergency contacts

Professional Data

Driving license, issuing authority, experience

Geographic Data

GPS location, home coordinates, hub preferences

Sensitive Personal Data (High Security)

Government IDs

  • • Aadhaar (12-digit)
  • • PAN Card
  • • Driving License

Financial Data

  • • Bank Account Details
  • • Blank Cheque Images
  • • Payment Instruments

Background Data

  • • Criminal Records
  • • Employment History
  • • Traffic Violations

Automatically Collected Information

Device InfoLocation DataUsage PatternsCommunication DataTransaction Data
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Purpose & Legal Basis

Primary Purposes (Contractual Necessity)

Identity Verification, Lease Agreement Execution, Payment Processing, Security Instrument Enforcement, Asset Tracking

Legal Compliance

Regulatory Compliance, Law Enforcement, Motor Vehicles Act, RBI Compliance

Business Improvement (Consent-Based)

Risk Assessment, Fraud Prevention, Service Enhancement

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Blank Cheque Policy

IMPORTANT

Purpose of Collection

  • Security against non-payment of daily rentals beyond 7 days
  • Vehicle damage costs exceeding security deposit
  • Early termination before 100-day minimum period

Usage Limitations

NEVER used for:

  • • EMI collections
  • • Loan repayments
  • • Unrelated third-party payments

Storage & Security

Physical

Fireproof vaults at registered office

Digital

AES-256 encryption

Access

Level 3 clearance only

Destruction

Cross-cut shredding after 100 days

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Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your Personal Data.

CategoryRecipientsPurpose
Service ProvidersRazorpay, Hyperverge, AWSPayment processing, KYC, Cloud storage
Legal BodiesTax Authorities, Transport Dept, PoliceRegulatory compliance, Law enforcement
InsuranceICICI Lombard, United IndiaClaim processing (accident cases only)
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Data Security Measures

Technical

  • • TLS 1.3 encryption in transit
  • • AES-256 at rest
  • • Role-based access (RBAC)
  • • OAuth 2.0 API security

Organizational

  • • NDAs with criminal clauses
  • • Police verification for staff
  • • Quarterly training
  • • 24-hour breach protocol

Physical

  • • Tier-III data centers
  • • Biometric access control
  • • CCTV surveillance
  • • Fire-resistant cabinets
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Data Retention & Deletion

Data CategoryRetention PeriodLegal Basis
KYC Documents5 years from account closurePMLA Act, 2002
Blank Cheque (Physical)Until 100-day completion + 30 daysContractual Security
Financial Transactions8 yearsIncome Tax Act, 1961
GPS Location90 days from trip completionSafety & Fraud Investigation
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Your Rights (DPDP Act 2023)

📋

Right to Access

Request copy of all Personal Data processed

✏️

Right to Correction

Correct inaccurate or misleading data

🗑️

Right to Erasure

Request deletion when data no longer necessary

⚖️

Right to Grievance

File complaints regarding data breaches

👤

Right to Nominate

Nominate another individual to exercise rights

ℹ️

Right to be Informed

Prior notice for processing beyond original purpose

How to Exercise Rights

Email: privacy@driveemode.com | Portal: Privacy Dashboard | Physical: Visit Hub with ID proof

Response Time: 30 days (extendable to 60 days with justification)

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Grievance Redressal

Grievance Officer

Email: grievance@driveemode.com

Phone: +91-XXXXXXXXXX

Hours: 10 AM - 6 PM IST, Mon-Sat

Address:

Plot no-64, Lane-2, Phase 1, Cherlapally, IDA-Cherlapally, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500051

48h Acknowledgment30 Days Resolution

Data Protection Board

Online: dpb.gov.in | Penalties up to ₹250 crore

CERT-In

incident@cert-in.org.in | +91-1800-11-4949

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Cross-Border

All data stored in India (Mumbai/Hyderabad).

No transfers outside except to countries with adequate protection (Section 16 DPDP Act).

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Cookies

Essential, Analytical, Functional, Marketing (opt-in).

Manage via browser settings. Essential cookies required for access.

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Children's Privacy

We do not collect data from individuals below 21 years.

If discovered, deletion within 72 hours + parent notification.

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Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Policy. Material changes notified via Email + SMS + App 7 days prior. Continued use after effective date constitutes acceptance.

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Contact Information

Departments

Registered Office

Plot no-64, Lane-2, Phase 1,
Cherlapally, IDA-Cherlapally,
Hyderabad, Telangana - 500051
Phone: +91-XXXXXXXXXX (9 AM - 9 PM IST)

Response Commitment: 48 hours acknowledgment | 30 days resolution