Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 8, 2025

DriveSmart ("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.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Location Data

DriveSmart uses your device's GPS location to detect trajectory control zones and calculate your speed. This location data is:

Processed locally on your device
Never transmitted to our servers
Never stored permanently
Only used while the app is actively running

1.2 Local Storage

The app stores the following data locally on your device:

User preferences and settings
Manually saved trajectory control zones
Language preferences

This data remains on your device and is never transmitted to external servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely for the following purposes:

To detect when you enter or exit trajectory control zones
To calculate your current and average speed
To provide audio and visual alerts about speed limits
To save your preferences and custom zones for future use

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

3.1 Google AdMob

Our app displays advertisements through Google AdMob. AdMob may collect and process certain information including:

Device identifiers (Advertising ID)
IP address
App interaction data

Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for more information about how Google processes this data.

3.2 No Other Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your location data or any other personal information to third parties. Your GPS data and speed information remain exclusively on your device.

4. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information:

All location processing is performed locally on your device
No cloud storage or remote servers are used for location data
Local storage is protected by your device's security measures

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

Location Permission: You can revoke GPS access at any time through your device settings
Delete Data: You can clear all stored data by uninstalling the app
Opt-out of Ads: You can configure ad preferences through your device's ad settings

6. Children's Privacy

DriveSmart is intended for use by drivers with a valid driver's license. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

8. Permissions Required

The app requires the following permissions:

Location (GPS): Required to detect trajectory control zones and calculate speed
Internet: Required to display advertisements

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: support@drivesmart.app
GitHub: https://github.com/nakske/DriveSmart

10. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements:

Data Minimization: We only process the minimum data necessary for the app's functionality
Purpose Limitation: Your data is only used for the purposes stated in this policy
Right to Access: You can access your stored data through the app settings
Right to Erasure: You can delete all data by uninstalling the app
Data Portability: Since all data is stored locally, you maintain full control