Privacy Policy

Across El Paso

Introduction

Across El Paso ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Location Data

• What: Your device's GPS coordinates
• When: Only when you use the app and have granted location permission
• How Used: To calculate travel times and distances to El Paso border crossings
• Storage: Processed locally on your device; not transmitted to our servers
• Third Parties: Shared with Apple Maps for route calculations

Calendar Data

• What: Your calendar events (optional)
• When: Only when you access the Calendar feature and grant permission
• How Used: To suggest optimal departure times for your events
• Storage: Accessed locally on your device; not transmitted or stored by us
• Third Parties: Not shared with anyone

Weather Data

• What: None - we don't collect weather data from you
• Source: We fetch weather information from Open-Meteo API for border crossing locations
• Privacy: Weather requests are anonymous and don't contain your personal information

Usage Information

• What: We do not collect analytics, crash reports, or usage statistics
• Tracking: We do not use tracking technologies or third-party analytics

How We Use Your Information

Your location and calendar data are used solely to provide app functionality:

1. Location Services: Calculate accurate ETAs and distances to border crossings
2. Calendar Integration: Suggest when to leave for your scheduled events
3. Map Features: Show your position relative to border crossings
4. Discover Features: Find nearby points of interest

Data Storage and Security

• Local Storage: All your data stays on your device
• No Cloud Storage: We do not store your data on our servers
• No User Accounts: The app doesn't require registration or login
• Encryption: Data transmitted for weather and maps uses HTTPS encryption

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Apple Maps

• Purpose: Route calculations and map display
• Data Shared: Location coordinates for route requests
• Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

Open-Meteo Weather API

• Purpose: Weather information for border crossings
• Data Shared: Border crossing coordinates only (not your location)
• Privacy Policy: https://open-meteo.com/en/terms
• Note: This is a free, public API requiring no API key

Apple EventKit

• Purpose: Reading calendar events (with your permission)
• Data Shared: None - we only read local calendar data
• Privacy Policy: Governed by iOS privacy settings

Your Privacy Rights

You have complete control over your data:

Location Permission

• Grant/Revoke: Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → Across El Paso
• Impact: ETA calculations won't work without location access

Calendar Permission

• Grant/Revoke: Settings → Privacy & Security → Calendars → Across El Paso
• Impact: Calendar integration features won't work

Notifications

• Grant/Revoke: Settings → Notifications → Across El Paso
• Impact: You won't receive border crossing time alerts

Children's Privacy

Across El Paso is suitable for all ages (4+). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. The app requests the same permissions for all users regardless of age.

Data Retention

• Location Data: Not retained - only used in real-time for calculations
• Calendar Data: Not retained - only accessed when you open the Calendar view
• Weather Data: Cached for 30 seconds, then automatically deleted
• ETA Calculations: Cached for 30 seconds, then recalculated

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted:

• In the app (Help section)
• On this website
• With updated "Last Updated" date

Continued use of the app after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Data Deletion

Since we don't collect or store your data on our servers, there's nothing for us to delete. To remove all app data from your device:

1. Delete the Across El Paso app from your device
2. This removes all cached data, settings, and permissions

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:

For general privacy questions about iOS apps, visit: https://support.apple.com/privacy

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR/CCPA)

We process your information based on:

• Consent: You explicitly grant location and calendar permissions
• Legitimate Interest: Providing border crossing information services
• No Sale of Data: We never sell your personal information
• Right to Access: You can access all your data in iOS Settings
• Right to Delete: Deleting the app removes all local data

Compliance

This app complies with:

• Apple App Store Review Guidelines
• iOS Privacy Requirements
• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
• COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)