🔐 ROADBUDDY PRIVACY POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION

RoadBuddy (“we”, “our”, “us”) is an independently developed mobile application.

By using the App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the App.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

A. Information You Provide

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Profile photo
• Bio information
• Driving license details (optional)
• Emergency contact (optional)
• Trip chat messages
• Expense entries and settlement records

You are solely responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide.

B. Location Data (If Enabled)

• Real-time GPS location may be collected
• Visible only to members of the same trip
• Can be turned off anytime
• Not tracked outside active sessions

C. Subscription & Payment Data

• Subscription status
• Transaction identifiers
• Billing confirmations

Payments are processed by Google Play Store or Apple App Store. We do not store credit/debit card details.

D. Automatically Collected Data

• Device information
• IP address
• Log data
• Usage statistics
• Crash reports
• Diagnostic analytics

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

• Create and manage your account
• Enable trip features
• Calculate expenses
• Enable chat and location sharing
• Improve performance
• Detect fraud
• Provide support
• Manage subscriptions
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal data.

4. DATA SHARING

We may share data with:

• Firebase (authentication, storage, database)
• Payment processors (Google / Apple)
• Analytics providers
• Cloud infrastructure providers
• Legal authorities (when required)

Within the App, your profile and trip data are visible to trip participants. By joining a trip, you consent to this visibility.

5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law, RoadBuddy is not liable for:

• Travel accidents
• User disputes
• Financial disagreements
• GPS inaccuracies
• Emergency failures
• Data errors
• Third-party service issues

You use the App at your own risk.

6. ASSUMPTION OF RISK

RoadBuddy is a digital coordination tool only.

We do NOT:

• Provide transportation services
• Guarantee safety
• Verify identities
• Monitor real-world interactions

7. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to use the App responsibly. We are not responsible for misuse or disputes between users.

8. DATA SECURITY

We use industry-standard security practices.

• No system is completely secure
• Data transmission risks exist
• You must safeguard your credentials

9. DATA RETENTION

We retain data while accounts remain active.

• Profile data may be removed upon deletion
• Trip data may remain for integrity
• Legal retention may apply

10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your data may be processed outside your country. By using the App, you consent to this.

11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Disputes will be handled in accordance with applicable laws.

12. POLICY UPDATES

We may update this policy anytime. Continued use means acceptance.

13. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

This App is strictly for users 18+. Accounts violating this may be removed.

14. ACCOUNT DELETION

You may request deletion by:

• Emailing: support@roadbuddy.co

15. CONTACT

For privacy inquiries:
support@roadbuddy.co