Privacy Policy - iOS

Privacy policy for TicketGuard iOS app - how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Privacy Policy - TicketGuard iOS App

Last Updated: January 2, 2025

Introduction

TicketGuard (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our TicketGuard mobile application for iOS.

Information We Collect

Location Information

  • GPS Data: We collect your precise location data to provide real-time alerts for speed cameras and traffic enforcement
  • Location History: Temporary location data is used to calculate your direction and speed for alert accuracy
  • Offline Operation: Core speed camera alerts work completely offline using encrypted local database

Device Information

  • Device Identifiers: We may collect device-specific identifiers for app functionality
  • Usage Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics to improve app performance
  • Crash Reports: Technical data to identify and fix app issues

Community Features (Optional)

  • User Account: If you choose to participate in community reporting, we collect account information
  • Reports: Police trap reports you submit (location and timestamp only)
  • Verification Data: Your responses to community report verifications

How We Use Your Information

Core Functionality

  • Provide real-time GPS-based alerts for speed cameras and red light cameras
  • Calculate distance and direction for accurate alert timing
  • Maintain and update the local camera database

Community Features

  • Enable community-reported police trap alerts
  • Verify and validate community reports
  • Manage credit system for premium features

App Improvement

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve app performance
  • Identify and fix technical issues
  • Develop new features based on user needs

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

  • Camera database is stored locally on your device using encryption
  • Location data is processed locally and not transmitted for core alerts
  • All sensitive data is protected using iOS security frameworks

Cloud Storage

  • Community reports are stored securely on our servers
  • User accounts are protected with industry-standard security measures
  • We use encryption in transit and at rest for all cloud data

Data Sharing

We Do Not Sell Your Data

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

Limited Sharing

We may share information only in these circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in app operation
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition

Anonymous Data

We may share aggregated, anonymous statistics about app usage that cannot identify individual users.

Your Rights and Choices

Location Services

  • You can disable location services in iOS Settings, but this will prevent core app functionality
  • You can choose to participate in community features or use the app offline-only

Account Deletion

  • You can delete your community account at any time through the app
  • Local data can be cleared by uninstalling the app

Data Access

  • You can request access to your personal data we have collected
  • Contact us to exercise your data rights

Children’s Privacy

TicketGuard is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the app and updating the “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

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

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

International Users

If you are using TicketGuard outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located.

This privacy policy is specific to the TicketGuard iOS application and governs your use of the app on iOS devices.