Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to CarWatson ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our CarWatson mobile application (the "App").

CarWatson is a car maintenance and expense tracking application that helps you manage your vehicle's fuel consumption, service history, and expenses.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Car Information: Car nicknames, fuel types, and vehicle details you enter
• Fuel Events: Fuel purchase records including liters, prices, mileage, and dates
• Service Events: Maintenance and service records including costs, mileage, services performed, and dates
• App Preferences: Unit system preferences (metric/imperial), currency settings, and app configuration

2.2 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Location data
• Device identifiers
• Usage analytics or tracking data
• Financial information beyond what you manually enter
• Photos or media files

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Uses

• App Functionality: To provide car maintenance tracking features
• Data Storage: To save your car information, fuel events, and service records locally on your device
• Calculations: To compute fuel efficiency, costs, and maintenance statistics
• Data Export: To generate CSV files for your personal use and backup

3.2 Data Processing

All data processing occurs locally on your device. We do not:

• Send your data to external servers
• Share your information with third parties
• Use your data for advertising or marketing
• Analyze your usage patterns

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

• All your data is stored locally on your device using secure local storage
• Data is encrypted using your device's built-in security features
• No data is transmitted to or stored on external servers

4.2 Data Security

• We implement industry-standard security practices for local data storage
• Your data is protected by your device's security settings
• We do not have access to your stored information

4.3 Data Retention

• Your data remains on your device until you choose to delete it
• You can clear all data through the app's settings
• Deleted data cannot be recovered

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

5.1 No Third-Party Sharing

We do not share, sell, or rent your personal information to any third parties.

5.2 Data Export

• You can export your data as CSV files for personal use
• Exported files are stored locally on your device
• You control how and where you share exported data
• We are not responsible for how you use exported data

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

• View Data: Access all your stored information within the app
• Edit Data: Modify car information, fuel events, and service records
• Delete Data: Remove individual records or clear all data
• Export Data: Download your data as CSV files

6.2 Data Deletion

• Delete individual fuel or service events
• Remove cars from your profile
• Clear all app data through settings
• Uninstall the app to remove all local data

7. Children's Privacy

CarWatson is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. International Users

8.1 Data Location

All data is stored locally on your device and is not transferred internationally.

8.2 Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with applicable data protection laws, including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

9. App Store Compliance

9.1 Google Play Store

This app complies with Google Play's privacy requirements:

• No unnecessary permissions
• Clear data collection disclosure
• Local data storage only
• No tracking or analytics

9.2 Apple App Store

This app complies with Apple's App Store privacy requirements:

• App Privacy labels accurately reflect data practices
• No tracking without user consent
• Minimal data collection
• Transparent privacy practices

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Providing notice through app updates

Your continued use of the app after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.