Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
IceRide (“we”, “our”, or “us”) operates iceride.is and the IceRide mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service.
By using IceRide you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- –Email address (when creating an account)
- –Name or display name (chosen by you)
- –Profile photo (optional, if you choose to upload one)
- –Ride details you post (departure location, destination, date, available seats, notes)
- –Messages you send to other users through the in-app chat
Information collected automatically:
- –Device type and operating system (for app compatibility)
- –Browser type (for web users)
- –Pages visited and features used within the app
- –IP address (used for rate limiting and security)
We do not collect:
- –Precise GPS or location data
- –Payment information (we do not process payments)
- –Contacts, photos, or other device data beyond what you explicitly provide
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- –Create and manage your account
- –Display your ride listings to other users
- –Enable messaging between drivers and passengers
- –Send email notifications when someone contacts you about a ride
- –Improve and maintain the IceRide service
- –Prevent abuse, spam, and fraudulent activity
- –Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for advertising purposes.
Information Shared With Other Users
When you post a ride the following is visible to other users:
- –Your display name
- –Your profile photo (if uploaded)
- –Your ride details (from, to, date, seats, notes)
- –Your contact details (email or phone number, only visible to logged-in users)
When you message another user, your messages are visible to that user only.
Third Party Services
Supabase
Used for database storage and user authentication. Your account data and ride listings are stored on Supabase servers.
Privacy policy: supabase.com/privacy
Resend
Used to send email notifications. Your email address is used to deliver notifications you have requested.
Privacy policy: resend.com/legal/privacy-policy
Mapbox
Used to display the interactive map of Iceland. Mapbox may collect anonymous usage data when you view the map.
Privacy policy: mapbox.com/legal/privacy
Vercel
Used to host the IceRide website and application.
Privacy policy: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account your personal information will be removed from our systems within 30 days.
Ride listings that have passed their travel date are automatically deactivated but may be retained in our database for up to 90 days for safety and abuse prevention purposes.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- –Access the personal data we hold about you
- –Correct inaccurate personal data
- –Request deletion of your personal data
- –Withdraw consent at any time by deleting your account
To exercise any of these rights contact us at hello@iceride.is
Children's Privacy
IceRide is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information please contact us and we will delete it.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information including:
- –Encrypted connections (HTTPS) for all data transfer
- –Row-level security on our database so users can only access their own data
- –Email verification required to create an account
- –Rate limiting to prevent abuse
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but we are committed to protecting your information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on iceride.is. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last updated.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy please contact us:
Email: hello@iceride.is
Website: iceride.is
IceRide is operated by Daníel Heiðar Magnússon, Reykjavík, Iceland.
