Seattle Bus Tracker
Last updated: April 15, 2026
Seattle Bus Tracker ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Seattle Bus Tracker mobile application (the "App").
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your data. This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use the App and is designed to comply with Google Play Developer Program Policies.
By using the App, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We do not collect, store, or share any personally identifiable information such as:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Physical address
Account credentials
Payment information
2.2 Non-Personal Information
We may process limited non-personal and anonymous information strictly for app functionality, analytics, and advertising purposes, including:
Device information (model, OS version)
App usage data (screens viewed, features used)
Crash logs and performance diagnostics
General location (country/city level only, not precise GPS)
This data is used only to improve app performance, stability, and user experience.
The App does not collect or store precise location data.
If approximate location is used, it is processed locally on the device only to display nearby bus stops or relevant transport information. This data is never stored or shared by us.
The App may request the following permissions:
All permissions follow Google Play’s least-privilege principle.
5.1 Google AdMob
The App uses Google AdMob to display advertisements.
AdMob may collect and process the following data:
Advertising ID (Google Ad ID)
IP address (used for general location)
Device information
App interaction data (ad views, clicks, impressions)
This data is used to provide personalized or non-personalized ads.
5.2 User Consent (EEA/UK – GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK), we will request your consent before showing personalized ads.
You can choose to:
You can change your preferences at any time.
Learn more:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
Manage ad preferences:
https://adssettings.google.com
5.3 Ad Experience
We aim to provide a non-intrusive experience. Interstitial (full-screen) ads may be shown in a limited manner to avoid disrupting usage.
The App uses trusted third-party services that may collect non-personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies:
Google AdMob – Advertising
Google Play Services – Core functionality and analytics
Google Maps SDK for Android – Maps and location display (if used)
Firebase (optional) – Crash reporting and performance monitoring
Google Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
We do not use third-party services for user profiling beyond advertising purposes.
7. Real-Time Transport Data
The App displays real-time public transport data for Seattle using external APIs.
We do not sell, rent, or share user data with third parties except:
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
We do not store personal data on our servers.
Any preferences (such as favorite stops or ad consent choices) are stored locally on your device and can be removed by clearing app data or uninstalling the App.
The App is not directed to children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe such data has been provided, please contact us and it will be deleted.
12. Your Rights (EEA/UK Users)
If you are in the EEA or UK, you have the right to:
Know what data is collected
Withdraw consent for personalized ads
Object to data processing for advertising
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To manage advertising data:
https://adssettings.google.com
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted within the App or on the Google Play listing.
Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy:
Developer: Seattle Bus Tracker
Email: slilloltd@gmail.com