ANDROID APP Privacy Policy

At Intellicar, accessible from https://www.intellicar.in, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Android application.

If you have any questions or need additional information about our Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us at contact@intellicar.in.

Consent

By using our app, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  1. Account Information: Your username and email address (if required for account creation or app usage).
  2. Bluetooth Access: Used to scan and connect with our proprietary Bluetooth devices (commercial devices, not public ones).
  3. Location Access: Enables scanning and connecting to nearby devices.
  4. Camera Access: Required to scan the QR code on our Bluetooth devices.
  5. Usage Data: Non-personal data such as app usage patterns to improve performance and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to enhance your app experience. Specifically:

  1. User Registration and Login: To manage your account and send updates or support messages.
  2. Bluetooth Permissions: To scan and connect to commercial Bluetooth devices, including retrieving GPS coordinates for device address identification.
  3. Location Permissions: Required for Bluetooth device discovery (as per Android’s technical requirements). These permissions facilitate efficient scanning and interaction with nearby devices.
  4. Improving Services: Usage data helps us identify issues and enhance the app’s functionality.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except under the following circumstances:

  • To comply with legal obligations.
  • To protect the rights and safety of our users or the public.

Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no system can guarantee complete security.

Children’s Privacy

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

Your Choices

We respect your privacy and provide the following options regarding your data:

  • Location Permissions: Location data is solely used for enabling Bluetooth functionality. We do not use, store, or share location data with third parties.
  • Permission Management: Users can manage or revoke permissions at any time through the app or device settings.

Compliance with Google Play Policies

To comply with Google Play’s policies, we disclose the following:

  • Purpose of Location Access: Location permissions are strictly used for Bluetooth device discovery.
  • Data Handling Practices: We do not store or share location data.
  • User Rights: Users have full control over granting or revoking permissions.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective upon posting in the app or on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at contact@intellicar.in.