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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 5, 2026

1. Who We Are

Data Controller (Owner):

This Privacy Policy applies to the Rail Dispatch application ("Application"), which is provided free of charge and supported by advertisements.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you use the Application, we automatically collect the following information:

2.2 Information from Third-Party Services

We do not directly collect personal information such as name, email, or phone number. However, third-party services we use may collect certain data:

2.3 Information NOT Collected

We do NOT collect:

3. Legal Basis for Processing Data (GDPR Article 6)

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

Data TypeLegal BasisPurpose
Device ID, Advertising IDLegitimate InterestDisplay targeted advertisements, app functionality
Usage AnalyticsLegitimate InterestImprove app performance and user experience
Crash ReportsLegitimate InterestFix technical issues and improve stability

Legitimate Interest Assessment: We have assessed that our interest in showing relevant advertisements and improving the app is not overridden by your privacy interests, as we collect only non-sensitive, aggregated data and provide transparency through this policy.

4. Third-Party Access & Data Recipients

4.1 Google AdMob

4.2 Google Play Services

4.3 Other Potential Recipients

We do not share your data with other third parties, except when:

5. Data Transfers Outside the EU/EEA

Google AdMob and Google Play Services may transfer data to the United States and other countries outside the EU/EEA.

Safeguards in Place:

For more information on Google's transfer mechanisms, see: https://policies.google.com/privacy/safeguards

6. Data Retention & Storage

Data TypeRetention Period
Advertising IDs13 months (Google AdMob policy)
App Crash Reports90 days
Usage Analytics26 months
Device IdentifiersFor the duration of app installation

After the retention period, data is automatically deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR (EU Users Only)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

7.1 Right of Access (Article 15)

You have the right to request what personal data we hold about you.

7.2 Right to Rectification (Article 16)

You can request corrections to inaccurate personal data.

7.3 Right to Erasure – "Right to be Forgotten" (Article 17)

You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (legal obligations, legitimate interests).

7.4 Right to Restrict Processing (Article 18)

You can request that we limit how we use your data.

7.5 Right to Data Portability (Article 20)

You can request your data in a portable, machine-readable format.

7.6 Right to Object (Article 21)

You can object to processing of your data for legitimate interests, including profiling for advertising purposes.

If we rely on your consent for any processing, you can withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

Open AdMob Consent Withdrawal Form

Important: Requests submitted through this form are processed by the application owner, not by Google support. You can also manage your ad consent directly in the app settings if available.

7.8 Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority:

8. Children's Privacy (GDPR Article 8)

The Application is intended for users aged 13 and above.

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at raildispatch26@gmail.com.

9. Security Measures

We implement the following security measures to protect your data:

Note: While we implement industry-standard security measures, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Your Choices & Opt-Out Options

10.1 Personalized Advertising

10.2 Uninstall the App

The most direct way to stop data collection is to uninstall the Application from your device.

10.3 Reset Your Advertising ID

11. Data Protection Officer

We do not have a formally appointed Data Protection Officer as we are a small organization. However, you can direct privacy questions to raildispatch26@gmail.com.

12. Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

How We Notify You:

13. Contact & How to Exercise Your Rights

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your rights under GDPR, please contact:

Email: raildispatch26@gmail.com

What to Include in Your Request:

We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by GDPR.

14. Data Protection Authority Complaints

If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your national Data Protection Authority. We encourage you to contact us first to resolve the issue.

EU Data Protection Authorities: https://edpb.ec.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en

15. Specific GDPR Compliance Statement

This Privacy Policy complies with:

16. CCPA & California Privacy Rights (USA Users)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

For CCPA requests, contact: raildispatch26@gmail.com

17. Other Applicable Laws

This Privacy Policy also complies with:

18. Definitions

Thank you for using Rail Dispatch!

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at raildispatch26@gmail.com.