Required Permissions for the Wella App

Location (real‑time and background)

This permission is essential for the app to identify the user's current location and determine the distance to the pickup and drop‑off points. This allows the app to provide accurate waiting time estimates and connect the user with the nearest driver.

How to disable:

You can disable location access in your device settings:

• Settings → Apps → Wella → Permissions → Location
• Settings → Permissions → Location → Wella

Notifications

This permission allows the app to send notifications about the trip status, such as when the driver is on the way or has arrived at the pick‑up point. Notifications keep the user updated on the trip progress.

How to disable:

You can disable notification access in your device settings:

• Settings → Apps → Wella → Permissions → Notifications
• Settings → Permissions → Notifications → Wella

Storage

This permission allows the app to store local information, such as trip history and user preferences. This ensures a more personalised and efficient experience.

How to disable:

You can disable storage access in your device settings:

• Settings → Apps → Wella → Permissions → Storage
• Settings → Permissions → Storage → Wella

Phone

This permission allows the app to initiate phone calls directly from the app. This can be useful for users to contact the driver in case of questions or unforeseen events during the trip.

How to disable:

You can disable phone access in your device settings:

• Settings → Apps → Wella → Permissions → Phone
• Settings → Permissions → Phone → Wella

SMS

This permission allows the app to send SMS messages to drivers or passengers. This can be useful for sending important information, such as trip confirmations or status updates.

How to disable:

You can disable SMS access in your device settings:

• Settings → Apps → Wella → Permissions → SMS
• Settings → Permissions → SMS → Wella

Mobile Data

This permission allows the app to access the internet using mobile data when no Wi‑Fi connection is available. This is essential for the continuous operation of the app, especially during trips, ensuring it can send and receive data in real time.

How to disable:

You can disable mobile data access in your device settings:

• Settings → Apps → Wella → Permissions → Mobile Data
• Settings → Permissions → Mobile Data → Wella

Camera

Why it is needed:

If you need to scan cargo labels or related documents, your phone's camera can be used to capture this information quickly and efficiently. The app does not store these images.

How to disable:

You can disable camera access in your device settings:

• Settings → Apps → Wella → Permissions → Camera
• Settings → Permissions → Camera → Wella