At RoviWay, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, what we don't collect, and how we use your data.
📊 What Information We Collect
✅ We DO Collect:
- Location Data: Your current location to provide navigation and nearby attractions (only when you use the app)
- Search History: Your searched destinations and routes to improve recommendations
- Saved Routes: Routes and places you bookmark for quick access
- App Usage Data: How you interact with the app to improve user experience
- Device Information: Device type, OS version, and app version for technical support
❌ We DO NOT Collect:
- Personal Identity: No name, email, or phone number required
- Payment Information: No credit card or banking details
- Contacts: We don't access your contact list
- Photos/Media: We don't access your photos or media files
- SMS/Call Logs: We don't read your messages or call history
- Background Location: We don't track your location when app is closed
- Microphone/Camera: We don't access your microphone or camera
🎯 How We Use Your Information
- Navigation: To provide accurate transit directions and routes
- Recommendations: To suggest nearby attractions and destinations
- Saved Data: To store your favorite routes and places locally on your device
- App Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and fix bugs
- Performance: To optimize app speed and reliability
🔒 Data Storage & Security
Local Storage
Most of your data (saved routes, preferences) is stored locally on your device and never leaves your phone.
Cloud Storage
We use secure cloud services only for:
- Real-time transit data from public APIs
- Destination information and reviews
- Map data and navigation
Security Measures
- All data transmission is encrypted (HTTPS/SSL)
- No data is sold to third parties
- Regular security audits and updates
🌐 Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Maps API: For maps and navigation (subject to Google's privacy policy)
- Transit APIs: For real-time public transport data
- Places API: For destination information and reviews
These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them.
👤 Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: View what data we have about you
- Delete: Request deletion of your data
- Control: Turn off location services anytime in app settings
- Export: Download your saved routes and places
- Opt-out: Disable analytics and tracking
🔄 Data Retention
- Location Data: Not stored permanently, only used during active session
- Search History: Kept for 90 days, then automatically deleted
- Saved Routes: Kept until you delete them
- Usage Analytics: Anonymized and kept for 12 months
👶 Children's Privacy
RoviWay does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
🔔 Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new policy in the app
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending an in-app notification for major changes
📱 Permissions Explained
Why We Need Certain Permissions:
- Location: To show your position on the map and provide directions
- Internet: To fetch real-time transit data and maps
- Storage: To save your favorite routes and offline maps
You can revoke these permissions anytime in your device settings.
🌍 International Users
RoviWay is available worldwide. Your data may be processed in different countries, but we ensure the same level of protection regardless of location.
🚫 What We Will Never Do
- Sell your personal data to advertisers
- Share your location with third parties without consent
- Track you when the app is closed
- Send spam or unwanted notifications
- Access your personal files or contacts
📧 Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data:
Email: rovitatech@gmail.com