Effective Date: January 19, 2026
Last Updated: March 23, 2026
Dhaka GO ("we," "us") is a bus route finder app for Dhaka, Bangladesh. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our app.
1. Automatically Collected
Device Information: Device model, operating system, and app version for compatibility and debugging
FCM Token: Device token for sending push notifications
Analytics Data: Anonymous usage patterns, app crashes, and performance metrics via Firebase
2. Locally Stored (On Your Device Only)
Language and theme preferences
Cached bus routes and schedules
Search history
3. Voluntarily Provided
Feedback (Optional): Name, email, and feedback content when you choose to submit feedback
Important: We do NOT collect or track your GPS location. All bus stop coordinates are pre-loaded in the app.
1. Core App Functionality
Provide bus route information.
Enable search functionality for bus stops and routes.
Show buses available between selected starting and destination points.
Cache data locally for faster app performance and offline access.
Send push notifications about service updates
2. App Improvement
Analyze app usage to improve user experience.
Fix bugs and enhance app performance.
Monitor app stability and identify issues.
Respond to your feedback
1. Local Storage (On Your Device)
Hive Database: Bus information, routes, and user preferences stored securely on your device.
Local Cache: Bus route data cached for offline access.
No Location Permissions: We do not access your device location — all bus stop data is pre-loaded.
2. Cloud Storage
Firebase Firestore: Bus data, routes stored in Google’s secure cloud infrastructure.
Firebase Analytics: Usage statistics and performance data.
3. Security Measures
All data transmission encrypted using HTTPS/TLS.
Firebase security rules protect cloud data.
Local data stored using secure device storage APIs.
1. Google Firebase Services
We use Google Firebase services:
Firestore: Store bus data, routes, and settings
Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics
Crashlytics: Crash reporting
Cloud Messaging: Push notifications
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
2. Google APIs Authentication
googleapis_auth: For secure API access to Firebase services.
Purpose: Secure communication with Firebase backend.
Data Shared: Authentication tokens only (no personal data).
This app displays advertisements using Google AdMob. AdMob may collect and use your Advertising ID to serve personalized ads. The types of ads displayed include banner ads, interstitial ads, and rewarded video ads.
1. Data Collected for Advertising:
Advertising ID (device identifier for ad personalization)
Ad interaction data (impressions, clicks)
2.Third-Party Ad Partners:
Google AdMob (https://policies.google.com/privacy)
Opt-Out:
You can opt out of personalized advertising by going to your device Settings → Google → Ads → "Opt out of Ads Personalization" or "Delete advertising ID".
Current Permissions
Internet Access: Required for downloading bus information's and updates from our servers.
Network State: To check internet connectivity for data synchronization.
Notifications: Display service updates (Android 13+)
No Storage Permission Required
The app uses Android’s internal storage which doesn’t require explicit permission.
All data is stored in the app’s private directory.
We do NOT request: Location, Camera, Contacts, Storage, or Microphone permissions.
1. Local Data (On Your Device)
Bus information: Stored until app is uninstalled or cache is manually cleared.
Search history: Stored locally and cleared when app is uninstalled.
User preferences: Stored until app is uninstalled.
2. Cloud Data
Analytics data: Retained according to Firebase Analytics policy (up to 26 months).
Crash reports: Retained for 90 days for debugging purposes.
Device tokens: Will be retained until app is uninstalled.
Clear Data: Settings > Apps > Dhaka GO > Clear Data
Disable Notifications: Through your device settings
Uninstall: Removes all local data permanently
Feedback Deletion: Contact us to remove your submitted feedback
We do NOT:
Sell your information to third parties.
Use your data for marketing purposes outside the app, except as described in the Advertising section above.
Track your location or movements.
We share the following with advertising partners (Google AdMob):
Advertising ID (device identifier) for serving ads.
This data is used solely for displaying relevant advertisements and is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
Our app does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app is designed for general public use to find bus route information and does not require any personal data input.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
Posting the updated policy in the app.
Updating the “Last Updated” date.
Providing notice through the app interface.
For questions about this Privacy Policy:
Email: amatullah0624@gmail.com
Developer: AL IMRAN
Response Time: Within 7 business days