Mehyar ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Mehyar travel companion app for international visitors to Iran. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile app and related services.
Information we collect
- Account data: name, email address, phone number, and password (stored securely hashed).
- Identity verification: passport images and extracted identity details when you complete KYC.
- Travel and booking data: itineraries, reservations, and payment references for flights, hotels, transport, and other services.
- Wallet and payments: transaction history, top-up records, and wallet balances.
- Device and usage: device identifiers, app version, language preferences, and diagnostic logs.
- Location: approximate or precise location when you enable location services for maps, taxis, or nearby services.
How we use your information
- Provide and improve travel booking and wallet features.
- Verify your identity as required by Iranian regulations and partner providers.
- Process payments and send booking confirmations and service notifications.
- Prevent fraud, enforce our terms, and comply with applicable law.
- Respond to support requests at support@mehyar.app.
Sharing with third parties
We share data only as needed to deliver services you request—for example, airlines, hotels, payment processors, SMS/email providers, and identity verification partners. We do not sell your personal information.
Data retention and security
We retain data for as long as your account is active and as required for legal, tax, and regulatory obligations. We use encryption in transit, access controls, and secure storage for sensitive documents such as passport images.
Your rights
Depending on applicable law, you may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us. You may also withdraw consent for optional processing such as marketing notifications in app settings.
Children
Mehyar is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated in the app or by email.
Contact
Questions? Contact support@mehyar.app.