Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Welcome to the Busaty Parent App (“App”), operated by Emad Hamza (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is our top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information. By using the App, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
- Information We Collect
We collect only the data necessary to provide and enhance our services, including:
- Personal Information
- Name, email address, and phone number provided during registration.
- Information about your child (name, school, and transportation details).
- Location Data
- Precise location (GPS and network-based) – used for tracking school bus routes when enabled.
- Approximate location (network-based) – used to improve service efficiency.
- Device Data
- Unique device identifiers and metadata to enhance security and functionality.
- Storage Access
- Read, modify, or delete contents of your device’s storage, if necessary for app functionality (e.g., caching data for better performance).
- How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data to:
- Provide real-time school bus tracking for parents.
- Send notifications about bus arrivals, delays, and route changes.
- Enhance app functionality and improve user experience.
- Ensure safety and reliability of transportation services.
- Sharing of Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share data in the following cases:
- With Service Providers: To support app functionality (e.g., cloud storage, push notifications).
- With Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect users’ rights and safety.
- Subscription & Payment Information
- The app offers a premium subscription that enables ad-free usage and real-time tracking of the child’s bus route during an active school trip.
- Users can subscribe for one month, six months, or one year via the Busaty Pro section in the Settings page.
- All subscriptions are processed through Apple’s In-App Purchase system, including Apple Pay.
We do not offer any other digital or physical product sales apart from the above-mentioned subscriptions.
- Your Privacy Rights
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – EEA Users
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
- Restrict data processing or request data portability.
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) – California Users
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Request details about the personal data collected.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Opt out of data selling (we do not sell personal information).
To exercise your rights, contact us at support@busaty.org.
- Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted.
- Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we encourage users to take precautions when sharing sensitive information.
- Children’s Privacy
The Busaty Parent App is designed for parents and guardians. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child’s data has been collected, contact us at support@busaty.org, and we will promptly remove it.
- Apple Pay & PassKit Framework
This app integrates Apple Pay for in-app subscription payments. Users can subscribe to Busaty Pro through Apple’s secure payment system, ensuring a seamless experience. If the PassKit framework is detected in the app, it is used solely for Apple Pay functionality.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted within the app, along with the updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page regularly.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at:
Email: support@busaty.org
Developer: Emad Hamza
Chinese Version (中文版)
《隐私政策》
最新更新:[February 10, 2025]
欢迎使用Busaty Parent应用程序(“本应用”),由Emad Hamza(“我们”)操作。您的隐私对我们致其重要。本隐私政策解释我们如何采集、使用、公布和保护您的信息。通过使用本应用,您同意本隐私政策中的规定。
- 采集的信息
个人信息:
- 姓名、电子邮件地址、电话号码及注册时提供的其他详细信息。
- 您学生的相关信息,如姓名、学校和交通详情。
设备和位置数据:
- 精确位置数据(GPS和基于网络。
- 大致位置数据,