Privacy Policy
Last
Updated: April 5, 2025
Thank you for using
our school bus tracking app. This Privacy Policy explains
how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our
App. The App is operated in cooperation with schoolbus.ma ,
and this policy applies to all users of the App.
🔍 1. Information We Collect
We are committed to protecting your privacy and only
collect data necessary to provide the services within the App.
✅ A. Personal Information You Provide:
· Phone number
· Pick-up Location
This information is used for user
identification, and communication regarding school bus schedules and updates.
✅ B. Automatically Collected Information:
· Device ID and type
·
App usage data (e.g.,
feature usage, crashes)
·
Location data (real-time GPS tracking of buses is displayed to
parents)
This data helps us operate the App smoothly, improve
performance, and ensure security.
🧩 2. How We Use Your
Information
We use your data to:
·
Allow secure login and manage your account
·
Provide real-time school bus tracking
·
Send important
notifications via push messages (e.g., bus delays, route changes)
·
Improve and maintain the App through crash reports and
diagnostics
·
Comply with legal
obligations
🤝 3. Third-Party Services
Our App uses third-party services and SDKs that may
collect information as part of their functionality:
|
Service |
Purpose |
Data Collected |
|
Firebase Authentication |
User login |
phone number |
|
Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) |
Push notifications |
Device token, basic device info |
|
Google Maps / Location SDKs |
Real-time tracking |
Approximate and precise location |
|
Mapbox SDK |
Map display and styling |
Anonymous usage data |
|
Retrofit / Gson |
Communicate with backend |
None directly — used for API
calls |
|
Crashlytics |
Crash reporting |
Crash logs, device info |
|
Play In-App Update |
Notify users of updates |
Device info |
These services have their own privacy policies, which
you can review:
🔐 4. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information
seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to
protect it, including:
·
Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS, TLS)
·
Secure
authentication methods
·
Regular updates to libraries and SDKs
·
Limited access to user data by authorized personnel
only
However, no method of transmission over the Internet
or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
🗑️ 5. Data Retention
and Deletion
·
We retain user data only as long as needed to fulfill
the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
·
If you wish to delete your account or request removal
of your data, please contact us at contact@schoolbus.ma and we will assist you promptly.
🌐 6. Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, stored, and
processed in countries outside of your own, including countries where our
service providers operate. By using the App, you consent to such transfers in
compliance with applicable laws.
📱 7. Children’s Privacy
The App is not directed toward children under the age
of 3. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without
parental consent.
📄 8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When we do, we will notify users via an in-app message or email, and update the
"Last Updated" date above.
📬 9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or
your data, please contact us at:
📧 Email : contact@schoolbus.ma
🌐 Website : https://schoolbus.ma