Hawk: The Evidence Vault Dashcam for Gig Workers
Hawk is a phone dashcam app that creates a biometric-locked evidence vault for your driving footage, designed for rideshare drivers, couriers, and daily commuters who need court-ready proof of incidents.
What Hawk does for gig workers
Hawk by MRVL turns your iPhone or Android into a dashcam with cryptographic integrity. Every clip gets a SHA-256 hash written to it, proving the footage hasn't been tampered with. Your evidence lives in a biometric-locked locker that you control; MRVL doesn't store it on servers unless you opt into iCloud sync for Pro clips. One tap exports your footage as a ZIP file with a manifest, ready to send to your insurance company, police, or to court. For Uber, Lyft, or Bolt drivers, the Rideshare Pro tier adds a cabin camera, shift mode to bundle multiple trips together, and passenger recording notices that meet state laws.
Why gig workers need evidence protection
Disputes happen. A passenger claims you drove recklessly. Another vehicle hits you and blames you. Insurance denies your claim. Without video evidence, your word versus theirs wins half the time. Hawk records continuously while mounted on your dashboard, overlaying GPS speed, timestamp, and your exact route as a map replay. That proof lives in your phone, under biometric lock, ready to export in seconds. You're not waiting for a third-party service to process your claim or release your footage. You own it.
How Hawk protects your evidence
Court evidence must be authentic and unaltered. Hawk writes a SHA-256 cryptographic hash to every clip, a fingerprint that proves the footage is exactly as it was recorded. If anyone edits the video after recording, the hash no longer matches, and the tampering becomes provable. Your evidence locker uses biometric authentication (face or fingerprint) and is fail-closed, meaning if someone steals your phone, they cannot access your footage without your biology. iCloud backup is optional; if you choose it, Apple encrypts it end-to-end. Hawk never uploads your footage to public servers.
Free vs. Rideshare Pro for drivers
The free tier lets you record 10 clips a month and keeps them for seven days. Good for testing on a commute or documenting an occasional incident. Rideshare Pro (£8.99/month or £69.99/year) unlocks unlimited recording, shift mode for multi-trip sessions, cabin camera, passenger recording notices, voice-save shortcuts, and priority police-report filing (iOS). Local Pro (£3.99/month or £39.99/year) gives unlimited recording and the evidence locker without the cabin camera. Pick Rideshare Pro if you drive passengers; pick Local Pro if you're a solo commuter or courier.
Setting up Hawk on your phone
Hawk runs natively on your phone. No hardware to buy, no subscription to start recording. Mount your iPhone or Android on your dashboard, open Hawk, tap record, and you're live. The app loops older footage automatically so you don't run out of storage. When an incident happens, swipe to save that clip to your evidence locker. At the end of your shift, tap export and choose whether to include your GPS route. The ZIP file is ready to email or upload to your insurer in under a minute.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use Hawk as my only dashcam?
Yes. Hawk is designed to replace a dedicated dashcam hardware device for most drivers. Your phone is always with you, more powerful, and you control the evidence vault directly.
Is my footage stored on MRVL servers?
No. Your footage stays on your phone unless you enable optional iCloud sync for Pro clips. MRVL does not access, store, or sell your driving data.
Will police or courts accept Hawk footage as evidence?
Yes, if you export it properly. Hawk's SHA-256 integrity hash proves authenticity and absence of tampering. Export the ZIP with manifest and timestamp overlay for maximum credibility.
Can I record cabin and road at the same time?
Yes, but only on Rideshare Pro. The cabin camera records your passengers; the main camera records the road. Both are synced in your evidence locker.
What happens if someone steals my phone?
Your evidence locker is biometric-locked and fail-closed. Without your face or fingerprint, footage cannot be accessed or deleted. iCloud-backed clips are also encrypted end-to-end.
Do I need to pay to start recording?
No. The free tier records up to 10 clips per month with seven-day retention. Most users upgrade to Pro when they need unlimited recording and export to court.