Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

a) Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information from authorized drivers:

• Driver Name
• Mobile Number
• Vehicle Number
• School / Route Identification
• Login credentials (username/password)

This information is collected only for authentication and transport operations.

b) Location Information (Mandatory for App Functionality)

We collect real-time GPS location data from the driver’s device only while the app is actively in use to:

• Track school vehicles during trips
• Display live vehicle location to parents and school authorities
• Ensure student safety and route monitoring

Important Clarification:

• Location data is collected only when the driver is logged in and an active trip is running
• Location tracking stops automatically when:
• The trip ends
• The driver logs out
• The application is closed
• The app does NOT collect location data in the background
• The app does NOT collect location data when closed or inactive

c) Device & Usage Information

We may collect limited device-related information for security and diagnostics:

• Device model
• Operating system version
• App version
• IP address (used only for security, troubleshooting, and fraud prevention)

2. How We Use the Information

• Enable real-time school vehicle tracking
• Share live vehicle location with authorized parents and school management
• Improve transport safety and monitoring
• Send trip-related notifications and alerts
• Provide technical support and system maintenance

3. Location Data Usage & Disclosure (Google Play Compliance)

• Location data is used only for school transport tracking
• Location data is essential for core app functionality
• Location data is NOT used for advertising
• Location data is NOT sold, rented, or shared with third parties
• Location data is shared only with authorized school authorities and linked parents
• Tracking stops automatically when the trip ends or the driver logs out

4. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell, trade, or rent user data.

Data may be shared only with:

• Authorized school management
• Parents linked to the specific vehicle or student
• Government or legal authorities if required by applicable law

5. Data Security

• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Restricted access controls
• Encrypted data transmission
• Server-level security protections

6. Data Retention

• Trip and location data are retained as required by the school or contractual obligations
• Data may be stored for audit, compliance, and safety analysis
• Data is deleted upon:
• Contract termination
• Written request from the school
• Legal requirement to remove data

7. Children’s Privacy

• This application is strictly for authorized school transport drivers
• Children do NOT use this application
• Children cannot create accounts or log in
• We do NOT knowingly collect personal data from children

8. App Permissions

• Location (Mandatory) – for live vehicle tracking during active trips
• Internet – for data communication
• Notifications – for trip alerts and updates

All permissions are used only for app functionality and not for advertising or tracking purposes.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on our website or within the application.

10. Contact Information

VIJAYALAKSHMI THIYAGARAJAN TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
Email: info@vttechnologies.in
Phone: +91-7401062044
Address:
No. 63, 3rd Floor, MVS Complex, Arcot Road,
Kodambakkam, Chennai – 600024, India