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Privacy Policy

App Name: Bristol Bus Times

Developer: J Pearson

Location: Bristol & London, United Kingdom

Last Updated: May 17, 2026

🎯 Privacy at a Glance

Bristol Bus Times prioritizes your privacy while providing real-time West of England transport information.

✅ No personal information collected - No accounts or emails required.
📍 Location used locally only - For nearby stops; never uploaded or shared.
📊 Anonymous analytics - Crash reports and usage statistics via Firebase (no personal data).
📱 Ad-supported - Google AdMob displays ads to keep the app free.
🔒 No data selling - Your data is never sold or shared with third parties.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Bristol Bus Times! This privacy policy explains how J Pearson handles information when you use the application for Android devices.

Independent App Notice: Bristol Bus Times is an independent app. Bus and rail information is sourced from official open data (TravelWest RTI, Traveline South West, and National Rail). We are not affiliated with TravelWest, First Bus, or Stagecoach.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Location Data (Optional, Used Locally Only)

Purpose: To show nearby bus stops, rail stations, and provide location-based journey planning.

            Local processing: Your location is processed on your device to find nearby stops.
Never uploaded: Your GPS coordinates are NEVER sent to our servers.
Optional: You can deny location permission and still use search features.

        

2.2 Usage Analytics & Crash Reports

Purpose: To identify bugs and improve app performance.

We use Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics to collect anonymous technical data:

Anonymous usage patterns (buttons clicked, features used).
Technical crash logs (device model, Android version).
No personal identification data is ever included in these reports.

2.3 Advertising Data (Google AdMob)

Purpose: To display advertisements that keep the app free.

Google AdMob may collect device identifiers to serve relevant ads. You can opt-out of personalized ads in your Android Google settings.

3. How We Use Information

Data Type	Purpose	Storage
Location (GPS)	Find nearby stops	Local only
Favorites	Quick access	Local device storage
Analytics	App improvement	Firebase (Anonymous)

4. Contact Information

For questions about this policy, please contact us at: support@buscommander.app