RideWave ("the App") is developed and maintained by WhItEdEvIl ("the Developer", "we", "us", "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how the App handles information when you use the service.
By using RideWave, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
We do not collect any personal data. RideWave does not require account creation, sign-up, login, email, phone number, or any form of personal identification to use the App.
RideWave accesses your device's microphone to enable real-time voice communication with other riders in your room. This audio is:
Audio data exists only for the duration of the active voice session and is discarded immediately after transmission.
We do not collect analytics, usage statistics, crash reports, device identifiers, or any form of telemetry data.
RideWave uses randomly generated 4-digit room codes to connect riders. These codes are temporary, exist only during an active session, and are not stored or logged.
RideWave requests the following device permissions. Each is required for core functionality:
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Microphone | Core feature — captures your voice for real-time transmission to other riders in your room |
| Internet | Required to establish peer-to-peer WebRTC connections for voice communication |
| Bluetooth | Routes audio to Bluetooth headsets/intercoms for hands-free operation while riding |
| Foreground Service | Keeps the voice session active when the app is in the background or the screen is off |
| Notifications | Shows a persistent notification during active sessions with Mute and Leave controls |
| Wake Lock | Prevents the CPU from sleeping during active audio processing to maintain uninterrupted communication |
| Media Projection | Optional feature to share system audio (e.g., navigation prompts) with other riders |
| Vibration | Provides tactile feedback when toggling Push-To-Talk via hardware buttons |
| Battery Optimization Exemption | Requests exemption so the OS does not interrupt the voice session during a ride |
We do not share any data with third parties.
RideWave stores only the following data locally on your device:
No data is stored on external servers, cloud services, or databases.
Voice communication in RideWave is transmitted using WebRTC, which provides:
RideWave is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the App, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the RideWave app, you can contact us: