Privacy Policy
Last updated: [DATE]
⚠️ DRAFT — written to reflect how Carver actually handles data. Have it reviewed by a lawyer and fill in the bracketed fields before publishing.
Carver is built privacy‑first. Your drives are yours. This policy explains, in plain language, what stays on your device, what leaves it only with your consent, and what we never do.
The short version
- Your drives are stored locally on your device by default.
- We don't require an account to record and review drives.
- We don't sell your data. We don't run ads. We don't use third‑party trackers.
- Data only leaves your device when you choose to share it (e.g. exporting a share card, or opting in to a leaderboard).
Data stored on your device
Recorded drives — GPS route, speed, motion (G‑force), and, if you connect an OBD‑II adapter, engine data — are saved on your device. Carver does not upload them automatically.
Device permissions we request
- Location — to record your route and speed while driving. Requested when you start a drive.
- Motion & fitness — to measure G‑force and orientation.
- Bluetooth — only if you choose to connect an OBD‑II adapter.
- Camera / Photos — only if you add a photo to a drive or save a share card.
You can decline any permission and still use the rest of the app.
Optional cloud features (opt‑in)
- iCloud sync (if offered): drives sync between your own Apple devices via Apple's iCloud. Carver never sees them — Apple's encryption applies.
- Leaderboards (if you submit a drive): we store only the stats and a display name you provide — never your GPS route or location — to show rankings. You choose which drives to submit, and you can remove them.
- Crash reports: if enabled, diagnostic crash data is scrubbed of location and personal information before being sent, so we can fix bugs.
What we never do
- Sell or rent your personal data.
- Share your location with advertisers or data brokers.
- Track you across other apps or websites.
Children
Carver is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect their data.
Changes
If this policy changes materially, we'll update this page and the "last updated" date.
Contact
Questions about privacy? hello@drivecarver.com.