Privacy Policy – O-Buddy

Effective Date: 06 June 2025

O-Buddy is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we collect and use it, and what rights you have regarding your personal information.

1. Data We Collect

O-Buddy may collect the following types of data:

• Vehicle data via OBD-II: Information such as speed, fuel consumption, and braking behavior, gathered via Bluetooth connection with your OBD device.
• Location data: Your approximate or precise location, used solely to show nearby gas stations and improve context-aware fuel consumption data.
• App usage analytics (optional): Anonymous data about how the app is used, collected only if you opt in.

We do not collect personally identifiable information such as name, email address, phone number, or contacts.

2. How Data is Collected

• Vehicle data is collected through a Bluetooth connection to your OBD-II device.
• Location data is collected via the device’s GPS, but is processed locally and only used within the app to provide relevant nearby gas station suggestions.
• No location data is stored on remote servers or shared externally.
• App usage analytics may be collected via built-in Apple tools (like App Analytics), if the user consents.

3. How We Use Your Data

All data is used exclusively to enhance your driving experience, including:

• Detecting harsh braking events
• Calculating estimated fuel consumption and cost
• Displaying historical consumption stats
• Showing nearby gas stations based on your location