Welcome to Local Route. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience using our application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

1. Information We Collect

Location Data

• We collect location data to provide bus route finding and navigation services
• Location is only accessed when you actively use route finding features
• We do not track your location in the background

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve our route finding and navigation services
• To personalize your experience and save your preferences
• To enable trip planning and saved destinations features
• To process and display reviews on places
• To communicate important updates about the service

3. Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): For authentication and data storage
• Google Maps: For maps and navigation
• OneSignal: For push notifications

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
• Firebase Authentication for secure login
• Encrypted password storage
• Regular security updates

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time (see Account Deletion section below).

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account
• Opt-out of non-essential data collection

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.