# Privacy Policy for Bouzeguene Bus

**Last Updated: [20260110]**

## Introduction

Bouzeguene Bus ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our mobile application (the "App").

## Information We Collect

### Location Data
- **What we collect**: Your device's location (latitude and longitude) when you grant permission
- **Why we collect it**: To show you nearby bus stations and provide location-based services
- **How we use it**: To display stations on a map and calculate distances
- **Is it required?**: No, location permission is optional. The app works without it, but with limited functionality
- **How we store it**: Location data is processed locally on your device and is not stored on our servers

### Device Information
- **What we collect**: Device identifiers, operating system version, app version
- **Why we collect it**: To improve app functionality and troubleshoot issues
- **How we use it**: For analytics and crash reporting through Firebase
- **Is it required?**: Yes, for basic app functionality

### App Usage Data
- **What we collect**: App interactions, feature usage, crash reports
- **Why we collect it**: To improve app performance and fix bugs
- **How we use it**: Through Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics
- **Is it required?**: Yes, for app improvement

## How We Use Firebase

Our app uses Google Firebase services:

### Firebase Realtime Database
- **Purpose**: Store and sync bus schedule data
- **Data stored**: Bus routes, station information, timetables
- **Location**: Data is stored on Google's servers

### Firebase Analytics
- **Purpose**: Understand how users interact with the app
- **Data collected**: App usage statistics, feature usage
- **Purpose**: Improve app functionality

### Firebase Crashlytics
- **Purpose**: Identify and fix app crashes
- **Data collected**: Crash reports, device information
- **Purpose**: Improve app stability

## Data Sharing

### Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:

1. **Google Firebase**
   - Purpose: Data storage, analytics, crash reporting
   - Data shared: Device information, app usage data, crash reports
   - Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

2. **Google Play Services**
   - Purpose: Location services, maps
   - Data shared: Location data (when permission granted)
   - Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

### We Do NOT:
- Sell your data to third parties
- Use your data for advertising
- Share your personal information without your consent

## Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS)
- Firebase security rules are in place
- We do not store sensitive personal information

## Your Rights

You have the right to:
- **Access**: Request information about data we collect
- **Delete**: Request deletion of your data
- **Opt-out**: Disable location services in your device settings
- **Contact**: Reach out to us with privacy concerns

## Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

## Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app or on our website

## Contact Us

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

- **Email**: [ybenamara.dev@gmail.com]
- **App**: Bouzeguene Bus

## Consent

By using our app, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

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**Last Updated**: [20260110]