Privacy Policy for Shady Way

Last Updated: October 4, 2025

Introduction

Shady Way ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application and web service.

Information We Collect

Location Data

We request access to your device's location for the following purposes:

To auto-fill your current location as a starting point for route planning
To calculate sun exposure along your bus route
To provide seat recommendations based on your journey

Important: Your location data is:

Only used temporarily to calculate your route and sun exposure
Never stored on our servers
Never shared with third parties (except as necessary for map and routing services)
Only accessed when you explicitly use the "Use Current Location" feature

Third-Party Services

To provide our service, we use the following third-party services that may process your data:

Mapbox

Used for map display and routing. Your location data is sent to Mapbox to calculate routes. View their privacy policy: Mapbox Privacy Policy

Google Places API

Used for location search and autocomplete. Search queries are sent to Google to provide location suggestions. View their privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy

OpenWeather (Optional)

If configured, used to display weather information along your route. Location coordinates are sent to retrieve weather data. View their privacy policy: OpenWeather Privacy Policy

Data Storage and Security

We do not maintain databases or store any personal information on our servers. All route calculations and recommendations are performed in real-time and are not retained after your session ends.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Deny location permissions (note: this will limit app functionality)
Revoke location permissions at any time through your device settings
Request information about how your data is used

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: canbayrakdar@gmail.com
Website: https://busshadedseatpicker.vercel.app

Compliance

This privacy policy is designed to comply with:

Apple App Store Review Guidelines
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)