Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Email address for account registration and communication
• Name and contact information (if provided)
• Vehicle information including make, model, and year
• Device information and unique identifiers

1.2 Vehicle Data

Our app collects various vehicle-related data including:

• Engine performance metrics (RPM, temperature, fuel consumption)
• Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
• Location data (with your permission)
• Trip information and driving patterns
• Vehicle health status and maintenance alerts

1.3 Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information:

• Device type, operating system, and app version
• IP address and network information
• App usage statistics and crash reports
• Firebase Cloud Messaging tokens for notifications

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Vehicle Monitoring: To provide real-time vehicle health monitoring and diagnostic services
• Service Delivery: To deliver personalized vehicle insights and maintenance recommendations
• Communication: To send important alerts, updates, and notifications about your vehicle
• App Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our app's functionality
• Support: To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Third-Party Services

We may share information with trusted third-party services:

• Firebase: For app analytics, crash reporting, and push notifications
• Google Maps: For location-based services (if enabled)
• Cloud Storage: For secure data backup and synchronization

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or illegal activities

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications

6. Location Data

If you enable location services:

• We collect location data to provide location-based features
• Location data is used for trip tracking and vehicle monitoring
• You can disable location services at any time in your device settings
• Location data is stored securely and not shared with third parties without consent

7. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Vehicle data is typically retained for 2 years unless you request deletion.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending you an email notification
• Displaying a notice in the app

11. Contact Information