Privacy Policy - TachoGPS

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how TachoGPS ("our app", "we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, protects, and shares your personal data when you use our mobile application. Please read this policy carefully to understand our data protection practices.

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of data to provide and improve our services:

2.1 Location Data

GPS and location data for professional activity tracking:

• Real-time location (when app is open)
• Background location (when app is closed or not in use)
• GPS location accuracy level
• Speed, direction and movement type
• Timestamps of collected locations

2.2 Account and Profile Data

Information required for creating and managing your account:

• Email address for authentication and communication
• Your name for personalization
• Unique user identifier
• Authentication information (hashed and secured)

2.3 Professional Activity Data

Information about your professional activities:

• Activity type (driving, break, other activity)
• Duration of each activity
• Start and end times of activities
• Average and maximum speed during driving

2.4 Technical and Device Data

Technical information for app functionality:

• Device model and manufacturer
• Android operating system version
• TachoGPS app version
• Status of granted permissions

2.5 Performance and Diagnostics Data

Information for app improvement:

• Error and crash reports
• App usage metrics
• Diagnostic data for troubleshooting

3. How We Use Data

We use collected data exclusively for the following legitimate purposes:

• Professional activity tracking - For monitoring driving hours, breaks and other activities according to regulations
• Compliance monitoring - For ensuring compliance with driving time and break regulations
• Legal reporting and compliance - For generating reports according to legal requirements in road transport
• Service improvement - For continuous development and improvement of app features
• Security and fraud prevention - For protecting your account and preventing unauthorized use
• Customer support - For responding to questions and resolving technical issues

4. Background Location

Background location is essential for:

• Continuous tracking of driving hours and breaks according to regulations
• Automatic detection of activity changes (driving/break/other activity)
• Ensuring complete coverage of work schedule
• Generating accurate reports for legal compliance

You can control or disable background location anytime from device settings (Settings > Apps > TachoGPS > Permissions > Location), but this will affect app functionality and report compliance.

5. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

We share data only in the following limited circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We share data with trusted service providers who help us operate the app:

• Hosting Services - Cloud service providers for secure data storage
• Analytics Services - Services like Firebase Analytics to understand how the app is used
• Google Play Services - Google services for notifications and app updates

5.2 Legal Compliance

When required to comply with legal obligation, government request, or to defend our legal rights

5.3 Business Transfers

In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale, data may be transferred as part of the transaction

6. Data Storage and Security

We take the security of your data very seriously and implement robust protection measures:

6.1 Storage Duration

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for:

• The lifetime of your active account
• Fulfilling legal obligations (typically 5-7 years according to transport regulations)
• The legitimate business purposes for which it was collected

6.2 Security Measures

We have implemented comprehensive technical and organizational security measures:

• Advanced encryption of data at rest and in transit
• Strict access controls and multi-factor authentication
• Secure communications using TLS/SSL protocols
• Regular security audits and penetration testing

6.3 Data Location

Data is stored in secure data centers within the European Union, in compliance with GDPR regulations.

7. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Right to access - To request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Right to rectification - To correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure - To delete your personal data under certain circumstances
• Right to object - To object to our processing of your data in certain situations
• Right to restriction - To restrict how we use your data
• Right to data portability - To receive your data in a structured, usable format and transfer to another controller
• Right to withdraw consent - To withdraw your consent for consent-based processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the "Contact" section.

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our app uses cookie-like technologies for functionality and analytics:

• Essential cookies for basic app functionality
• Analytics cookies to understand how the app is used
• Functional cookies to remember your preferences

9. Third Party Services

Our app uses third-party services that may collect information:

• Google Play Services - For app distribution, updates, and some notification services
• Firebase Analytics - For analytics, crash reporting, and performance improvement
• Android OS Services - Android system services for location, notifications and other functionality

10. Children's Privacy

Our app is not directed at individuals under the age of 16 and we do not knowingly collect data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with data, please contact us to remove this data.

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy to reflect changes to our practices or legal requirements.

• We will notify you of changes by updating the "Last updated" date
• For major changes, we may notify you through the app or email
• Continued use of the app after these changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy

12. Consent

By using TachoGPS app, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by uninstalling the app or contacting us to delete your account.

14. Supervisory Authority

If you have complaints about our processing of your personal data, you have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.