Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

Introduction

Welcome to CabBook ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle your information when you use our CabBook mobile application.

CabBook is a finance tracking application designed specifically for taxi drivers, ride-share drivers, and private hire drivers to track fares, expenses, and profits.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

CabBook collects minimal personal information to provide our services:

  • Account Information: Email address (if you choose to create an account for iCloud sync)
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and app version for technical support
  • Biometric Data: Face ID/Touch ID authentication data (stored locally on your device only)

Financial Data

CabBook stores your financial information locally on your device:

  • Fare amounts and details
  • Expense records
  • Payment method information
  • Profit calculations and reports

Important: All financial data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly enable iCloud sync.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain the CabBook application
  • Enable iCloud backup and sync (if enabled by you)
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
  • Improve our application and develop new features
  • Ensure the security and integrity of our service

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

Your financial data is primarily stored locally on your device using iOS secure storage mechanisms. This includes:

  • Core Data for fare and expense records
  • Keychain for sensitive authentication data
  • Secure enclave for biometric authentication

iCloud Sync (Optional)

If you enable iCloud sync:

  • Your data is encrypted and stored in your personal iCloud account
  • We cannot access your iCloud data
  • Apple's privacy policies govern iCloud data handling
  • You can disable iCloud sync at any time

Security Measures

  • Face ID/Touch ID protection for app access
  • End-to-end encryption for iCloud data
  • No data transmission to third-party servers
  • Regular security updates and patches

Data Sharing and Third Parties

CabBook is committed to protecting your privacy:

  • No Third-Party Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or share your personal or financial data with third parties
  • No Advertising: We do not use your data for advertising purposes
  • No Analytics: We do not track your usage patterns or behavior
  • Apple Services: We only use Apple's iCloud service for optional data sync, governed by Apple's privacy policies

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access: View all your data stored in the app
  • Export: Export your data to CSV format for tax purposes
  • Delete: Delete individual records or all app data
  • iCloud Control: Enable or disable iCloud sync at any time
  • Biometric Control: Enable or disable Face ID/Touch ID protection

Data Retention

Your data retention is under your control:

  • Data remains on your device until you delete it
  • iCloud data is retained according to your iCloud settings
  • You can delete all app data at any time
  • Uninstalling the app removes local data (iCloud data remains unless manually deleted)

Children's Privacy

CabBook is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Posting the new privacy policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Sending a notification through the app (if significant changes occur)

We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: cabbook-support@proton.me

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours.