Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 12, 2025

Introduction

sidexside is a women-only safety app built exclusively for college students. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data. By using sidexside, you agree to this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.

Data Collection

We collect the minimum data needed to connect you safely with another student.

• Account Info: Your .edu email and phone number (for verification only).
• Profile Data: Name, year, major, pronouns, vibe preferences (Sociability, Alertness, Energy sliders), and a live selfie for verification.
• Journey Data: One-time coarse location and destination input when you search for a match.
• Optional: Government ID for Verified Badge (deleted after review).

Data Use

Your data is used only to:

• Match you with another student heading your way
• Send real-time match notifications (if you opt in)
• Show trust badges (earned through real trips and feedback)
• Send a daily safety tip

No tracking. No location history. No saved routes.

Data Sharing

We never sell your data. We never share it with third parties. Your highest trust badge is visible to potential matches — nothing else.

Data Deletion

Everything disappears automatically:

• Selfie and ID: deleted after verification (max 48 hours)
• Journey and location data: gone the moment the trip ends
• Chat messages: deleted 24 hours after the trip
• Post-Trip Pulse feedback: deleted instantly
• All your data: wiped when you delete your account

Security

• Industry-standard encryption (AES-256) for everything stored
• Real humans on support, answered within hours, every day

Your Privacy Promise

We built sidexside so you can move across campus safely — without ever feeling watched.

You’re in control. Always.

Questions? Reach out anytime — we’re here for you.

For questions, contact us at kaylyn@sidexside.ai