In a time when Internet users are concerned about the processing of their data, it is normal for companies to become more transparent. It’s not essential, it’s essential if you want your users to be engaged and have more confidence in your service. and it has come Uber Eats, where users can now find out what delivery drivers know about them.
More privacy options on Uber Eats
Uber was born as a company designed to transport people from one place to another in the city. It was one of the forerunners of the VTC, now at war with the transport services of various cities in Spain. It has diversified over time and it even has a food delivery service that is being trusted by more and more companies.
However, its delivery people are just another link in a chain designed to ship food to the restaurant’s recipient. So, users also need to control their privacy completely and for them it will be revealed sooner or later.Uber Eats has a function to detect which app data couriers may have. As is logical, they need to know what is the destination they serve, but many applications are wary of limitation.
Did you know that when your delivery partner accepts your Uber Eats order, we limit what they see about you? We have launched a new product so that you can see what is shared with couriers when you place an order on the app. US and Canada only. Link in bio for more. pic.twitter.com/RgQ5BXATfQ
— Uber Eats (@UberEats) January 26, 2023
And it seems that the signature itself gives a clue as to what can and cannot be seen in the app. For example, and following on from what we mentioned earlier, Delivery man requires address and first and last name of people, They will also have other details that you have provided yourself like notes or special instructions that you have placed for a specific order.
Special orders require special measures
However, there are some details that the Uber Eats app won’t give you unless it’s a mandatory request. and he is The company will not provide your age data to the delivery person unless he brings the alcohol to you and you will have to declare whether you are of legal age or not by providing your photograph.
On the other hand, they will not know other signals such as the rating you have given to the delivery partner, your telephone number and of course the payment information you have used to place the order. The company has currently deployed this function in the US and Canada, but it may reach the rest of the world in no time.
