Last Updated: March 13, 2026

Tima App Car Link respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how the application collects, uses, and protects user information.

By using the app, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

The app may access certain information or device features to provide its functionality.

Device Information

The app may collect limited device information, including:

• Device model
  
  

• Operating system version
  
  

• Device identifiers (including Android ID)
  
  

• App usage data
  
  

This information may be collected automatically by third-party services used in the app.

Android ID (Hardware Identifier)

The app may collect the Android device identifier (Android ID).
This identifier is used only for security purposes, such as:

• Preventing bots
  
  

• Preventing invalid traffic
  
  

• Detecting spam or abuse
  
  

This identifier is not used to personally identify users, and it is not shared, sold, or transferred to third parties except where required for app security or by the operating system.

2. Permissions Used

The app requests certain Android permissions to provide its features.

Internet

Permission:
INTERNET

Used to:

• Load advertisements
  
  

• Access online map tiles
  
  

• Connect to services required by the app
  
  

Bluetooth

Permissions:

• BLUETOOTH
  
  

• BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
  
  

• BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
  
  

• BLUETOOTH_SCAN
  
  

Used to:

• Connect your phone with your car system
  
  

• Discover nearby Bluetooth devices
  
  

• Enable car connectivity features
  
  

WiFi Access

Permission:

ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

Used to:

• Detect WiFi network status
  
  

• Connect the phone with the car display over the same network
  
  

Location

Permissions:

• ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
  
  

• ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  
  

Used to:

• Enable map navigation features
  
  

• Improve Bluetooth device discovery (required by Android system)
  
  

Location information is not stored or shared by the app.

Phone Calls

Permission:

CALL_PHONE

Used to:

• Allow users to make calls through the driving mode dialer.
  
  

The app does not store phone numbers or call history.

Camera

Permission:

CAMERA

The camera permission is required only to access the device flash hardware for the flashlight feature.

The app does not take pictures, record video, or collect camera data.

Media / Audio Access

Permissions:

• READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
  
  

• READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  
  

Used to:

• Allow the app to play music from your device.
  
  

The app does not upload or share your media files.

Notifications

Permission:

POST_NOTIFICATIONS

Used to:

• Show playback controls
  
  

• Show foreground service notifications for music playback
  
  

3. Car Connectivity

The app allows users to connect their phone with their car display using:

• WiFi
  
  

• Bluetooth
  
  

• Screen casting
  
  

These connections are handled directly by the Android operating system. The app does not intercept, store, or transmit personal data during this connection.

4. Advertisements

This app uses Google AdMob to display advertisements.

AdMob may collect certain information such as:

• Device identifiers
  
  

• Advertising ID
  
  

• Interaction with ads
  
  

This data is used to deliver relevant advertisements.

Learn more:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

5. Data Storage

The app may store limited data locally on your device such as:

• Saved cars
  
  

• Maintenance records
  
  

• App settings
  
  

This data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to external servers.

6. Third-Party Services

The app may use the following third-party services:

• Google AdMob (Ads)
  
  

• Google Play Services
  
  

• OSMDroid (Maps)
  
  

These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

7. Children's Privacy

This app is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect user information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted within the app or on the privacy policy page.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

Email:ahmadsamad00198@gmail.com