# Privacy Policy for GTP (Annual Technical Inspection)
**Last Updated:** January 2025
## Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how GTP ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application for managing annual technical inspections of motor vehicles.
By using our application, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
## Information We Collect
### Personal Information
- **Name** - Your full name for account identification
- **Email Address** - Used for authentication and account management
- **Phone Number** - Used for account verification and communication
- **User ID** - Unique identifier generated by Firebase Authentication
### Vehicle Information
- Vehicle registration number
- Vehicle type (Car, Truck, Bus, Motorcycle, Trailer)
- Vehicle make and model
- Manufacturing year
- Inspection dates (last and next inspection dates)
### Appointment Data
- Appointment dates and times
- Vehicle associated with appointments
- Appointment status (Pending, Confirmed, Completed, Cancelled)
- Notes related to appointments
### Reminder Data
- Reminder types (Annual Inspection, Insurance, Vignette, Oil Change, Tires, Service)
- Due dates for reminders
- Completion status
### Expense Data
- Expense categories (Fuel, Maintenance, Repair, etc.)
- Expense amounts and currency
- Expense dates
- Vehicle mileage
- Expense descriptions
### Device Information
- Device identifiers for push notifications
- Network information for connectivity checks
## How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
1. **Account Management** - To create and manage your user account
2. **Service Delivery** - To enable appointment booking and management
3. **Notifications** - To send you reminders about upcoming inspections and appointments
4. **Data Synchronization** - To sync your data across devices using cloud storage
5. **Service Improvement** - To improve our services and user experience
6. **Administrative Functions** - To allow administrators to manage appointments and users
## Data Storage
### Cloud Storage
Your data is stored securely in **Google Firebase Firestore**, which provides:
- Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
- Secure data storage
- Access control through Firebase Security Rules
- Data backup and recovery
### Local Storage
The application also stores data locally on your device using:
- **Room Database** - For offline access and improved performance
- **DataStore** - For user preferences and settings
## Data Access and Sharing
### Your Access
- You have full access to view, edit, and delete your own data
- You can manage your vehicles, appointments, reminders, and expenses
- You can delete your account at any time
### Administrator Access
- Authorized administrators can access appointment data to manage bookings
- Administrators can view user and vehicle information for service management
- All administrator access is logged and monitored
### Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- **Google Firebase** - For authentication, database, and cloud messaging
- **Google Sign-In** - For optional social authentication
These services have their own privacy policies and terms of service.
## Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
- **Encryption** - All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS
- **Authentication** - Secure authentication through Firebase Authentication
- **Access Control** - Firebase Security Rules ensure users can only access their own data
- **Regular Updates** - We regularly update our security measures
## Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
1. **Right to Access** - You can access all your personal data through the application
2. **Right to Correction** - You can update your personal information at any time
3. **Right to Deletion** - You can delete your account and all associated data
4. **Right to Data Portability** - You can export your data (contact us for assistance)
5. **Right to Object** - You can opt out of certain data processing activities
## Data Retention
- Your data is retained as long as your account is active
- If you delete your account, your data will be permanently deleted within 30 days
- Some data may be retained for legal or administrative purposes as required by law
## Children's Privacy
Our application is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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 immediately.
## Push Notifications
The application uses push notifications to:
- Remind you about upcoming inspections (30, 7, and 1 day before)
- Notify you about appointment confirmations
- Send important service updates
You can disable push notifications in your device settings at any time.
## Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the application
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending you a notification if significant changes are made
## Consent
By using our application, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
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**Note:** This Privacy Policy is compliant with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and Google Play Store requirements.