Effective Date: 2026-07-13

This Privacy Policy explains how Car Connect("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our application (the "App").

By downloading or using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Device Information

To provide and improve our services, we may automatically collect limited technical information, including:

• Device model

• Operating system and version

• App version

• Language and region settings

• Anonymous crash reports and diagnostic information

This information helps us maintain app stability, improve performance, and troubleshoot technical issues.

Location Information

With your permission, the App may access your device's location to:

• Provide navigation features

• Display maps and nearby information

• Show local weather

• Support driving features such as Head-Up Display (HUD)

Location permission is optional. You may enable or disable location access at any time in your device settings. Some features may not function properly without location access.

Photos

If you choose to create personalized widgets, the App may request permission to access your photo library.

Photos are used only for the widget customization features you choose, such as uploading pictures of your vehicle or other personal images. Your photos are not uploaded unless required for a feature you explicitly use.

Music Services

The App supports media playback controls for supported music services, including:

• Apple Music

• Spotify

To provide playback controls, the App may access limited media information such as:

• Song title

• Artist name

• Album artwork

• Playback status

We do not collect or store your music library.

Your use of Apple Music and Spotify is subject to their respective Terms of Service and Privacy Policies.

Weather Information

Weather information displayed within the App is provided by Apple Weather (WeatherKit).

For legal attribution, please visit:

https://weatherkit.apple.com/legal-attribution.html

Analytics

We use Google Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics to better understand how the App is used and to improve stability and performance.

Firebase may collect anonymous or pseudonymous information, including:

• Device type

• Operating system

• App version

• General usage statistics

• Crash reports

• Performance metrics

This information does not directly identify you and is used solely to improve our services.

For more information, please visit:

https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Third-Party Services

The App uses trusted third-party services to provide certain functionality, including:

• Mapbox (maps and navigation)

• Apple Weather (WeatherKit)

• Apple Music

• Spotify

• Google Firebase (analytics and crash reporting)

These services may process information necessary to provide their functionality in accordance with their own privacy policies.

In-App Purchases

The App offers optional premium features through Apple's In-App Purchase system.

All purchases and subscriptions are securely processed by Apple. We do not collect, process, or store your payment card information.

Subscription management, billing, cancellations, and refunds are handled through your Apple ID and App Store account.

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide maps and navigation features

• Display weather information

• Enable media playback controls

• Support personalized widgets

• Improve app functionality and user experience

• Analyze usage trends

• Diagnose crashes and technical issues

• Maintain app security and prevent misuse

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

Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide and maintain the App

• Improve our services

• Comply with legal obligations

• Resolve disputes

• Enforce our agreements

Where possible, data is anonymized or aggregated.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to help protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices

You may control permissions through your device settings at any time, including:

• Location Services

• Photos

• Notifications (if enabled)

You may also stop all information collection by uninstalling the App.

Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

International Data Transfers

Depending on your location and the locations of our service providers, your information may be processed in countries outside your jurisdiction.

Where required by applicable law, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technologies, or legal requirements.

Any updates will be posted within the App or on our website with a revised Effective Date.

Contact Us

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

Email: filemobile@163.com