Plain-language summary of what Bus Visor collects and shares. Mirrors the Google Play Data safety section. Full legal text: privacy policy · Trust Center.
Mock location. Bus Visor uses Android's official Mock Location developer capability for software testing, demonstrations, and QA — not spyware. Simulation runs only when you press Play.
Data safety matrix
| Data | Required | Optional | Stored | Shared | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precise location (GPS) | Yes | No | Device (session) | Google Maps Platform; optional Bus Stop API | Map display, route simulation |
| Saved routes / waypoints | Yes | No | Device | No — unless you export GPX | User routes and playback |
| GPX imports | No | Yes | Device | No — unless you export | Route import |
| Place searches | No | Yes | Device (local) | Google Places API | Place search |
| Route geometry requests | Yes | No | No | Google Routes API | Road-following routes |
| Voice audio | No | Yes | No | Voice Route API | Speech to waypoints |
| Bus stop requests | No | Yes | No | Bus Stop API | Transit stop lookup |
On device only
- Saved routes and waypoints
- Imported GPX files
- Simulation preferences
- Recent searches (local)
Sent over the network (HTTPS)
- Google Maps SDK for Android
- Google Routes API
- Google Places API
- Voice Route API — optional
- Bus Stop API — optional
Not collected
- Contacts
- SMS
- Photos / videos
- Financial data
- Advertising ID
- Health data
- Account credentials (no login in v1.0.0)
Key points
- We do not sell your data.
- No account required for core features.
- No analytics or advertising SDKs in v1.0.0.
- Network data uses HTTPS (TLS).
Deleting your data
Delete saved routes in the app, or uninstall Bus Visor. Email privacy@busvisor.com for requests.
Data practices version 1.0
Effective: 10 July 2026
Last updated: 10 July 2026