Privacy Policy for Car Pickup Tracker

Introduction

Information We Collect

Location Information

• GPS Location Data: We collect your precise location data when you use the parent mode to share your location with family members.
• Location Sharing: Location data is only collected when actively sharing and is used solely for real-time family coordination.
• Background Tracking: We may continue to track location when the app is in background mode, but only when sharing is active.

Device Information

• Device Identifiers: We generate and store a unique family code on your device for location sharing.
• App Usage Data: Basic app usage information for functionality purposes.

Shared Information

• Family Codes: 8-character codes generated to connect family members.
• Parent Name: Optional name field for identification in shared location data.

How We Use Your Information

• Real-time Location Sharing: Enabling parents to share their location with children during pickup.
• Family Coordination: Connecting family members through unique family codes.
• App Functionality: Maintaining location sharing sessions and providing distance/time estimates.

Data Storage and Security

Firebase Integration

• Location data is stored in Firebase Realtime Database for cross-device synchronization.
• Data is encrypted in transit using Firebase’s secure protocols.
• Location sharing is temporary and tied to active sessions.

Local Storage

• Family codes are stored locally on your device using secure SharedPreferences.
• Location data is cached locally for app performance but is not permanently stored.

Data Retention

• Active location data is stored only during sharing sessions.
• When sharing is stopped, location data is marked as inactive.
• No long-term location history is maintained.

Data Sharing

• Third-party advertisers
• Data brokers
• Marketing companies
• Any external parties except as required by law

• Family members who have your family code
• Firebase infrastructure for app functionality

Your Privacy Rights

• Start/Stop Sharing: Control when your location is shared.
• Generate New Family Codes: Create new codes to revoke access.
• Delete App Data: Uninstalling the app removes all local data.

Children’s Privacy

• We do not collect personal information from children beyond location during active use.
• Parent/guardian supervision is required for setup.
• We do not use children’s data for any purpose other than location sharing with family.

Permissions Required

Location Permission

• When in Use: Required for location sharing functionality.
• Background Location: Required for continued tracking when the app is minimized during active sharing.
• Always: May be requested for optimal functionality but not strictly required.

Internet Permission

• Required for Firebase synchronization and real-time updates.

Third-Party Services

• Firebase: Google’s backend service for real-time data synchronization
• Google Maps: For map display and location services
• Geolocator: Flutter plugin for accessing device location

• Firebase Privacy Policy
• Google Privacy Policy

Data Security Measures

• All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols.
• Location data is only transmitted when sharing is active.
• No permanent location history is stored.
• Family codes are randomly generated and not linked to personal information.

International Users

Changes to This Privacy Policy

• We will update the “Last Updated” date when changes are made.
• Significant changes will be communicated through app updates.
• Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of changes.

Contact Information

Legal Compliance

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• Other applicable privacy laws

No Sale of Personal Information