Your Privacy Matters

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 27, 2026

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

Our Commitment to You

BusOnTime is built on trust. We collect only the minimum data necessary to provide our services, and we never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

✓ No Data Sales

We never sell your data to advertisers or third parties.

✓ Minimal Collection

We only collect data essential for service delivery.

✓ Full Transparency

Clear disclosure of what data we collect and why.

1. Information We Collect

Location Data (When You Use the App)

For Passengers:

  • Your current location is used ONLY to show nearby bus stops and calculate distances.
  • Location data is never stored on our servers.
  • All processing happens on your device in real-time.

For Bus Conductors:

  • Background location access is required to track bus positions for passengers.
  • Location is shared only during active trips.
  • Historical location data is retained for 7 days only for route optimization.
  • All location data is encrypted in transit and at rest.

Account Information (Optional)

  • Name, email, and phone number (only for conductor accounts)
  • Used solely for authentication and service communication

Device Information

  • Device type, OS version, and app version for compatibility and bug fixes

2. How We Use Your Information

Provide Core Services

  • • Real-time bus tracking
  • • ETA predictions
  • • Route information
  • • Stop proximity alerts

Improve Service Quality

  • • Optimize routes and schedules
  • • Identify service gaps
  • • Fix bugs and crashes
  • • Enhance user experience

Ensure Safety & Security

  • • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • • Investigate incidents
  • • Comply with legal obligations
  • • Protect user accounts

Communicate With You

  • • Service updates and alerts
  • • Respond to support requests
  • • Send critical notifications
  • • Announce new features

3. Data Sharing & Third Parties

WE DO NOT SELL YOUR DATA

Your personal information, including location data, is never sold, rented, or shared with advertisers, data brokers, or marketing companies.

Limited Data Sharing (When Necessary):

1

Service Providers

We use trusted cloud infrastructure (AWS, Render) to host our services. These providers have strict data protection agreements and cannot use your data for their own purposes.

2

Legal Requirements

We may disclose data if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our users or the public.

3

Transit Authorities

Anonymized aggregate data (e.g., ridership trends, route performance) may be shared with transportation agencies to improve public transit services. Individual user data is never shared.

4. Data Security

End-to-End Encryption

All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard TLS/SSL protocols.

Secure Storage

Sensitive data at rest is encrypted using AES-256 encryption standards.

Access Controls

Strict role-based access controls ensure only authorized personnel can access sensitive data.

Regular Audits

We conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and fix vulnerabilities.

5. Your Rights & Choices

Control Location Permissions

You can manage location permissions at any time through your device settings:

  • Android: Settings > Apps > BusOnTime > Permissions > Location
  • iOS: Settings > BusOnTime > Location

Note: Disabling location will limit app functionality (e.g., finding nearby stops).

Access Your Data

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Delete Your Data

Request deletion of your account and associated data. Contact us at stoneswebservices@gmail.com

Correct Inaccurate Data

Update or correct your account information through the app settings or by contacting support.

Opt-Out of Communications

Unsubscribe from non-essential notifications through app settings. Critical safety alerts cannot be disabled.

6. Data Retention

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Location Data

Conductor location history is retained for 7 days, then automatically deleted.

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Account Information

Retained while your account is active. Deleted 30 days after account deletion request.

90d

Analytics & Logs

Anonymized usage data retained for 90 days for service improvement.

7. Children's Privacy

BusOnTime is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at stoneswebservices@gmail.com, and we will delete that information.

Questions? Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us:

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification. Your continued use of BusOnTime after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.