Privacy Policy for DriveLess

Last Updated: October 13, 2024

1. Introduction

DriveLess ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Location Data

We collect location data to provide route optimization services. This includes:

Your current location (when you use the "Current Location" feature)
Start and destination addresses you enter
Waypoints and stops along your route

2.2 Account Information

If you choose to create an account, we collect:

Email address
Display name
Authentication credentials (managed securely by Firebase)

2.3 Usage Data

We collect:

Route calculation history (stored locally on your device)
Saved routes and favorite locations
App usage statistics and crash reports

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Calculate and optimize routes using Google Maps Directions API
Save your favorite routes and locations
Provide traffic-aware routing
Improve app performance and fix bugs
Provide customer support

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored:

Locally: Route history and preferences are stored on your device
Cloud: Account information is securely stored using Firebase Authentication and Cloud Firestore
Third-party: Location data is sent to Google Maps API only for route calculation purposes

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with:

Google Maps Platform: For route calculation and mapping services
Firebase/Google: For authentication and secure data storage

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Export your data
Opt-out of optional data collection

7. Data Retention

We retain your data:

Account data: Until you delete your account
Local route history: Until you clear it or uninstall the app
Usage analytics: Anonymized after 90 days

8. Children's Privacy

DriveLess is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via the app or email.

10. Contact Us

For privacy concerns or questions, contact us at:

Email: support@driveless.app