Effective Date: 6 March 2026
App Name: Karachi Bus Guide
1. Introduction
Karachi Bus Guide (“we”, “our”, or “the app”) is a public transport guide designed to help users find bus routes, stops, and transfers within Karachi, Pakistan.
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you use the app.
By installing or using Karachi Bus Guide, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information Collected Automatically
The app may collect limited, non-personal information automatically, including:
Device model and manufacturer
Android version
App version
Crash reports and performance data
This data is used only to improve app stability, performance, and user experience.
B. Route & Usage Data
Route searches, selected buses, and favorites (if any) are stored locally on your device.
This data is not uploaded to any server owned by us.
We do not create user accounts or require login.
C. Advertising Data (AdMob)
Karachi Bus Guide displays ads using Google AdMob.
Google AdMob may collect:
Advertising ID
Device information
Approximate location (non-precise)
Ad interaction data
This information is used to show relevant ads and support free app usage.
We do not control how third-party advertisers collect or use data.
You can learn more about Google’s data practices here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
3. How We Use Information
Collected information is used to:
Provide accurate bus routes and transfers
Improve app functionality and performance
Diagnose crashes and bugs
Display advertisements
We do not sell, rent, or trade user data.
4. Data Storage & Security
Most app data is stored locally on the user’s device.
No sensitive personal data is collected, such as:
CNIC or identity documents
Financial or payment information
Contacts or messages
Reasonable security measures are applied to protect app data.
5. Children’s Privacy
Karachi Bus Guide does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
6. Permissions Used
The app may request the following permissions:
INTERNET – required to display ads
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE – to detect internet availability
No unnecessary or sensitive permissions are used.
7. User Choices & Control
You can:
Reset or disable advertising ID from Google settings
Clear app data from device settings
Uninstall the app at any time
8. Third-Party Services
The app uses the following third-party service:
Google AdMob (Google LLC)
Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when necessary.
Any changes will be reflected by updating the Effective Date above. Continued use of the app means acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
📧 muhammadanas8882@gmail.com
