Distance Buddy Privacy Policy

1. Entity Information

This privacy policy applies to the Distance Buddy app, developed and maintained by:

2. Children’s Privacy

Protecting the privacy of children is of utmost importance to us. Distance Buddy complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the protection of children’s personal information, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Distance Buddy is designed for a general audience, but we recognize that some users may be under the age of 13. For users under 13, we limit the collection and use of personal information to the minimum necessary to operate our app’s features. We also obtain parental consent before collecting any personal information where required by law.

3. Data We Collect

• Username: To personalize the app experience.
• Email ID: Used only with parental consent for account creation and communication.
• Employee ID: For specific account identification (if applicable).
• Location Data: Required for providing accurate location-based services such as live tracking and route calculations.

For users under 13: Any personal data collected will be handled securely, and we will not collect more information than necessary to provide app features.

4. Parental Consent

If you are under the age of 13, we require verifiable parental consent before collecting your personal information. Parents or guardians can provide consent by contacting us at omverma1810@gmail.com. If consent is not provided, we will restrict access to features requiring personal data collection.

5. How We Use Your Data

• Service Provision: To deliver, improve, and maintain our services.
• Personalization: To enhance the app's functionality for individual users.
• Analytics: To monitor and optimize app performance.
• Communication: To send relevant updates and notifications.

For children under 13: We limit the use of collected data to essential app functionality and do not use it for marketing or analytics purposes.

6. Data Sharing

Distance Buddy does not share personal data with any third-party organization except where required by law or for core functionality (e.g., Google Map APIs). We ensure that any shared data complies with COPPA and other child privacy regulations.

7. User Privacy

At Distance Buddy, we prioritize user privacy and security. For children under 13, we take extra precautions to ensure compliance with relevant regulations. We use secure encryption and strict access controls to protect all collected data.

8. Data Retention and Deletion

User data is retained only as long as necessary to provide app services. For children under 13, data is deleted upon parental request or when it is no longer needed for the intended purpose. To request data deletion, please contact us at omverma1810@gmail.com.

9. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. For significant changes regarding children's privacy, we will notify parents directly where required by law.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: