Privacy Policy for 台灣高鐵 Taiwan High Speed Rail
Privacy Policy for 台灣高鐵 Taiwan High Speed Rail
PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: September 20, 2026
THSR – Taiwan High Speed Rail (“the App”) is designed to help users check train schedules, view fares, explore station information, view timetable-based train positions, scan existing tickets, and plan high-speed rail journeys in Taiwan.
This Privacy Policy explains what information the App may access, how that information is used, and how your privacy is protected.
1. INFORMATION WE ACCESS
The App may request access to certain information or device features only when required for a specific function.
Location
If you grant location permission, the App may use your device location to:
• Find the nearest THSR station
• Display your position on maps
• Provide navigation-related features
• Improve station-related information
Your location is used only when needed for these features.
The App does not intentionally collect or store a history of your precise location on an external server.
Camera
The App may request access to your camera in order to scan an existing train ticket or QR code.
Camera access is used only when you activate the ticket scanning feature.
Ticket images are intended to be processed on-device whenever possible.
Photos
If you choose to import a ticket image or screenshot, the App may request access to your photo library.
The App only accesses photos that you explicitly select.
Notifications
The App may request permission to send notifications for features such as:
• Departure reminders
• Boarding reminders
• Arrival reminders
• Journey reminders
• Train-related updates
You may disable notifications at any time in your device settings.
2. TICKET SCANNING
The App may use Apple frameworks such as Vision, VisionKit, AVFoundation, PhotosUI, or similar on-device technologies to recognize information from an existing ticket.
Recognized information may include:
• Train number
• Departure station
• Destination station
• Travel date
• Departure time
• Arrival time
• Carriage number
• Seat number
The App is designed to process ticket information on-device whenever possible.
The App does not intentionally upload ticket images to our servers unless a future feature clearly informs you and asks for your permission.
3. SAVED JOURNEYS AND APP DATA
The App may store certain information locally on your device, including:
• Saved journeys
• Favorite stations
• Tracked trains
• Ticket scan history
• Notification preferences
• App settings
This data may be stored using Apple technologies such as SwiftData or local device storage.
You may remove saved information through the App where available, or by deleting the App from your device.
4. TRAIN LOCATION INFORMATION
The App may display estimated train positions based on timetable information.
These positions are not GPS locations unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Timetable-based positions may be labeled as:
• Scheduled position
• Estimated from timetable
The App does not claim that timetable-based positions represent the actual real-time physical location of a train.
5. MAPS AND APPLE SERVICES
The App may use Apple services such as:
• MapKit
• Apple Maps
• Core Location
• ActivityKit
• WidgetKit
• UserNotifications
When you use Apple-provided services, certain information may be processed by Apple according to Apple’s own privacy policies and terms.
We do not control how Apple processes information through its services.
6. DATA COLLECTION
The App is designed to minimize data collection.
Unless otherwise clearly disclosed, the App does not intentionally collect:
• Your name
• Your home address
• Your phone number
• Your email address
• Payment information
• Government identification
• Precise location history
• Ticket images stored on external servers
The App does not sell your personal information.
The App does not use personal information for targeted advertising.
7. ANALYTICS AND CRASH INFORMATION
If analytics or crash reporting is enabled through Apple or another service, limited technical information may be processed to help improve app reliability.
This may include:
• Device type
• iOS version
• App version
• Crash information
• Performance information
This information is generally used to diagnose technical problems and improve the App.
If third-party analytics are added in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated as appropriate.
8. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
The App may rely on third-party or public data sources for information such as:
• Train schedules
• Station information
• Fare information
• Maps
• Transportation information
These services may have their own privacy policies and terms.
The App is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.
9. DATA SECURITY
We take reasonable steps to design the App in a privacy-conscious manner.
Sensitive features such as ticket scanning are intended to use on-device processing whenever possible.
However, no software or storage system can guarantee absolute security.
10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
The App is not designed to knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we become aware that personal information from a child has been collected inappropriately, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.
11. YOUR CHOICES
You can control permissions through iOS Settings.
You may disable access to:
• Location
• Camera
• Photos
• Notifications
Some features may not function without the required permission.
You may also delete locally stored app information by removing saved data in the App or deleting the App.
12. APP STORE AND APPLE PRIVACY INFORMATION
Your use of the App may also be subject to Apple’s privacy practices, App Store policies, and device-level settings.
For more information about Apple’s privacy practices, visit Apple’s official privacy website.
13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy may be updated when features, technologies, or data practices change.
If significant changes are made, the updated policy will include a new effective date.
Continued use of the App after an update means you acknowledge the revised Privacy Policy.
14. DISCLAIMER
THSR – Taiwan High Speed Rail is an independent application unless otherwise explicitly stated.
The App is not intended to imply official affiliation with, endorsement by, or ownership by Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation unless such authorization has been granted.
Train schedules, fares, estimated positions, station information, and other transportation data may change.
Users should verify important travel information through official transportation sources.
15. CONTACT
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Email: Owenbbyang@icloud.com
App: THSR – Taiwan High Speed Rail