Privacy Policy

1. Overview

HoguMeter (the "App") is an entertainment-purpose taxi meter simulation app designed to make driving with friends more fun.

This Privacy Policy explains what information the App collects, how it is used, and how it is protected.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Location Information

Item	Details
Purpose	Measure travel distance, calculate simulated fares, and display trip routes and current location
Data Collected	GPS coordinates (latitude, longitude), travel speed, heading, location accuracy
When Collected	While the meter is active
Storage Location	On user's device only (local storage)
External Transmission	Information required for map display and address conversion may be transmitted to Apple Maps services

2.2 Trip History

Item	Details
Purpose	Allow users to view past trips
Data Collected	Start/end time, distance, calculated fare, region names
Storage Location	On user's device (UserDefaults)
Retention Period	Until deleted by user
External Transmission	None

2.3 App Settings

Item	Details
Purpose	Maintain user preferences
Data Collected	Fare settings, dark mode, sound settings, disclaimer agreement, data management settings
Storage Location	On user's device (UserDefaults)
External Transmission	None

3. Information We Do NOT Collect

HoguMeter does NOT collect:

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Account information (no sign-up required)
• Payment information
• Data from other apps (contacts, photos, calendar)
• Advertising identifiers (IDFA)
• Device unique identifiers
• Usage analytics data
• Location history stored on a developer-operated server

4. How We Use Information

Collected information is used only for:

Purpose	Description
Fare Calculation	Calculate simulated taxi fares based on GPS distance and time
Trip History	Store trips for user reference
Settings Persistence	Maintain user's fare and app settings

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Storage Location

Trip history and app settings are stored on the user's device.

• No trip history storage on developer-operated servers
• No cloud synchronization
• No data transmission for advertising or analytics
• Apple Maps communication may occur for trip map display and address conversion

5.2 Security

• Protected by iOS sandbox environment
• Inaccessible to other apps
• Protected by device encryption if device is locked

6. Data Deletion

6.1 Delete Trip History

• Individual: History > Select trip > Delete
• All: History > Delete All

6.2 Reset App Settings

Settings > App Info > Reset Disclaimer

6.3 Delete All Data

Uninstalling the app completely removes all data from the device.

7. Location Permission

7.1 Permission Types

Permission	Purpose
While Using	Measure distance when meter is active
Always	Continue measuring when screen is off

7.2 Managing Permissions

Users can change location permissions anytime in iOS Settings:

Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > HoguMeter

8. Third-Party Services and Sharing

HoguMeter does not share collected information with third parties for advertising, analytics, or sale. The App may communicate with the following external services to provide app features.

• Apple Maps: trip map display and address conversion
• No advertising networks
• No analytics services

9. Children's Privacy

HoguMeter does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 14. Since the app does not collect personally identifiable information, no age verification is required.

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated due to legal changes or app feature updates.

• Changes will be communicated through app update notes or in-app notices
• Significant changes may require re-consent upon app launch

11. Contact Us

12. Summary