Privacy Policy for İstanbul Otobüsüm
Last updated: August 30, 2026
İstanbul Otobüsüm ("the App", "we", "us", or "our") is a public transportation application designed to help users access information about bus routes, stops, schedules, and vehicle locations in Istanbul.
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be processed when you use İstanbul Otobüsüm, how that information is used, and your privacy choices.
1. Information We Collect
İstanbul Otobüsüm does not require users to create an account or provide personal information such as their name, phone number, or email address in order to use the App.
The App may request access to your device's location to provide location-based features, such as showing nearby bus stops, displaying your position on the map, or helping you find public transportation options near you.
Location access is only used when necessary to provide these features.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise within the App, we do not use your location to build a location history, track you outside the App, or sell your location information to third parties.
You may disable location permission at any time through your device settings. Some location-based features may not function correctly after location access is disabled.
2. Public Transportation Data
İstanbul Otobüsüm displays public transportation information including bus routes, stops, schedules, vehicle positions, service information, and related transit data.
Some transportation information may originate from publicly accessible services or data provided by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB), IETT, or other transportation data providers.
Bus locations and other real-time information may be delayed, incomplete, or temporarily unavailable. İstanbul Otobüsüm is an independent application and should not be considered an official IETT or İBB application unless explicitly stated otherwise.
3. How We Use Information
Information processed by the App may be used to provide the App's core functionality, determine nearby stops or transportation options, display your location on a map when requested, improve application reliability and performance, and diagnose technical problems.
We do not sell users' personal information.
4. Location Information
If you grant location permission, İstanbul Otobüsüm may access your approximate or precise location depending on the permissions you provide and the functionality being used.
Location information is used for features such as showing your current position on the map and finding nearby public transportation services.
You remain in control of location permissions and can revoke them through your Android device settings at any time.
5. Third-Party Services
The App may rely on third-party services for functions such as map display, transportation data, hosting, application distribution, crash reporting, analytics, or other technical infrastructure.
These third-party services may process certain technical information according to their own privacy policies.
Where third-party SDKs or services collect information directly from your device, their handling of that information is governed by their respective privacy policies.
6. Device and Technical Information
Depending on the technologies and third-party services integrated into the App, limited technical information such as device type, operating system version, application version, crash information, network information, or diagnostic data may be processed for security, troubleshooting, and application performance purposes.
We do not use this information to personally identify users unless necessary for security, legal compliance, or preventing abuse.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal information.
Information may be shared with service providers only when necessary to operate or maintain the App, or when required by applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
We may also process or disclose limited information when reasonably necessary to protect the security and integrity of the App or prevent fraud and abuse.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
If location information is processed only temporarily to provide a location-based feature, it is not retained longer than necessary for that functionality unless otherwise disclosed.
Technical logs or diagnostic information, if collected, may be retained for a limited period for security, debugging, and service reliability purposes.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information processed through İstanbul Otobüsüm.
However, no method of electronic transmission, storage, or internet-based communication can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. Children's Privacy
İstanbul Otobüsüm is a general public transportation utility and is not specifically directed at children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided personal information through the App, please contact us so that appropriate action can be taken.
11. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request information about personal data associated with you, request correction or deletion where applicable, or withdraw permissions granted to the App.
Device permissions, including location access, can be managed directly through Android settings.
For privacy-related requests, you can contact us using the email address provided below.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the App, legal requirements, or our data practices.
When changes are made, the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy will be updated. We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or İstanbul Otobüsüm's privacy practices, please contact:
App: İstanbul Otobüsüm
Developer: SARAC
Email: alper.sarac42@gmail.com
Country: Türkiye