Privacy Policy for Respite Driver
Last Updated: May 2026
Introduction
Respite Driver ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Location Data
- What we collect: Your device's GPS location when you use the app
- Why we collect it: To show you nearby parking areas, laybys, rest stops, and toilet facilities
- When we collect it: Only when the app is open and you've granted location permission
- How we use it: Location data is processed locally on your device and used solely to calculate distances to nearby stops
Purchase Information
- What we collect: Purchase and subscription data through Apple's App Store
- Why we collect it: To manage Pro subscription access and features
- Managed by: RevenueCat (our subscription management provider)
Local Usage Data
- What we collect: Monthly usage counts for Pro features (On the Way searches and Street View previews)
- Why we collect it: To enforce fair usage limits and protect service sustainability
- Where it's stored: Locally on your device only — never transmitted to our servers
- When it's reset: Automatically at the start of each calendar month, and deleted when you uninstall the app
Usage Analytics
- What we collect: App open events, feature usage (On the Way, Street View, navigation taps, filter and radius changes), and paywall interactions
- Why we collect it: To understand how the app is used and improve the user experience
- Managed by: PostHog (see Third-Party Services below)
- What we do not collect: Precise location data, personal identifiers, or device-linked profiles
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
RevenueCat
Superwall
- Purpose: Paywall presentation and subscription conversion analytics
- Data shared: Device identifiers, app usage events, subscription status
- Privacy Policy: https://superwall.com/privacy
Google Maps API
PostHog
- Purpose: Usage analytics to understand how the app is used and improve the experience
- Data shared: Anonymous usage events (app opens, feature interactions), no personally identifiable information
- Data location: Stored on PostHog's EU cloud servers (GDPR compliant)
- Privacy Policy: https://posthog.com/privacy
Apple Maps
Data Storage and Security
- Location data: Not stored on our servers; processed locally on your device
- Usage counts: Stored locally on your device only; never transmitted
- User accounts: We do not require user accounts or store personal information
- Subscription data: Managed securely by RevenueCat and Apple
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Review what data we collect (minimal, as described above)
- Delete: Uninstall the app to remove all local data
- Opt-out: Disable location permissions in your device settings (note: this will prevent the app from functioning)
- Manage subscriptions: Cancel or modify your Pro subscription through the App Store
Children's Privacy
Respite Driver is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted within the app and on our website. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Data Retention
- Location data: Not retained; used only during active sessions
- Usage counts: Reset monthly; deleted on uninstall
- Subscription data: Retained by RevenueCat for as long as you have an active subscription
- App data: Deleted when you uninstall the app
International Users
Respite Driver is designed for use in the United Kingdom. If you use the app from other countries, your data may be processed in accordance with UK and EU data protection standards.
By using Respite Driver, you agree to this Privacy Policy.