MyStop Berlin - App Store Privacy Questionnaire

App Information

App Name: MyStop Berlin
Bundle ID: com.ruslandautov.mystop.berlin
Primary Category: Navigation
Description: Real-time Berlin transit departures with Live Activities & Dynamic Island support

Privacy Practices

Does your app collect data?

Answer: YES (Location data only)

Data Types Collected

1. Location Data

Precise Location

Is this data collected? YES
Is this data linked to the user? NO
Is this data used for tracking? NO
For what purposes?
- App Functionality (to show nearby transit stops)

Explanation: The app requests location permission to help users find nearby transit stops. Location data is:

Only used locally on the device
Never sent to any server
Never stored permanently
Never linked to user identity
Never used for advertising or analytics

Data NOT Collected

The following data types are NOT collected by MyStop Berlin:

❌ Contact Info (name, email, phone, address)
❌ Health & Fitness
❌ Financial Info
❌ Contacts
❌ User Content (photos, videos, audio, documents)
❌ Browsing History
❌ Search History
❌ Identifiers (User ID, Device ID, Advertising ID)
❌ Purchases
❌ Usage Data
❌ Diagnostics
❌ Other Data

Third-Party Data Collection

Does your app use third-party SDKs or APIs that collect data?

Answer: YES

Third-Party Services Used:

BVG (Berlin Public Transport) API

Purpose: Fetch real-time departure information
Data Sent: Stop IDs (public identifiers, no personal data)
Data Collected by Third Party: None
Privacy Policy: N/A (public API, no user tracking)

Note: The BVG API only receives transit stop identifiers. No location coordinates, user identifiers, or personal information is transmitted.

Privacy Policy URL

Privacy Policy URL: https://github.com/dautovri/MyStop-Berlin/blob/main/PRIVACY.md

(If you don't have a privacy policy yet, you'll need to create one and host it publicly)

App Store Connect Configuration Steps

Step 1: Log into App Store Connect

Go to https://appstoreconnect.apple.com
Select MyStop Berlin
Navigate to App Privacy

Step 2: Answer Privacy Questions

Question: "Does your app collect data from this app?"

Answer: YES

Step 3: Configure Location Data

Data Type: Location → Precise Location

Purposes for Collection:

✅ App Functionality

Is this data linked to the user's identity?

❌ NO

Do you or your third-party partners use this data for tracking purposes?

❌ NO

Step 4: Confirm No Other Data Collection

For all other data types (Contact Info, Health, Financial, etc.):

Answer: Not Collected

Step 5: Provide Privacy Policy URL

Enter: https://github.com/dautovri/MyStop-Berlin/blob/main/PRIVACY.md
Or host your own privacy policy

Step 6: Review & Publish

Review all entries
Click Publish
Return to app submission and click Add for Review

Sample Privacy Policy (PRIVACY.md)

If you need to create a privacy policy, here's a template:

# Privacy Policy for MyStop Berlin

**Last Updated:** November 24, 2025

## Introduction

MyStop Berlin ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we handle your information.

## Information We Collect

### Location Data
The app requests access to your device's location solely to:
- Help you find nearby transit stops
- Display relevant departure information

**Important:**
- Location data is processed entirely on your device
- We do not transmit, store, or share your location with any servers
- Location access can be disabled in iOS Settings at any time

## Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect, store, or transmit:
- Personal identification information
- Contact details
- Usage analytics
- Device identifiers
- Advertising IDs
- Any data that could identify you

## Third-Party Services

### BVG API
The app uses the Berlin Public Transport (BVG) API to fetch real-time departure data. We only send:
- Transit stop IDs (public identifiers)
- No location coordinates
- No personal information

## Data Security

Since we don't collect or transmit personal data, there is no user data at risk. All transit information is fetched anonymously.

## Children's Privacy

The app does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. No personal data is collected from any user.

## Your Rights

You can:
- Disable location access in iOS Settings → MyStop Berlin → Location
- Delete the app to remove all locally stored data

## Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Changes will be reflected in the app's App Store listing.

## Contact

For privacy questions, contact: [your-email@example.com]

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**MyStop Berlin respects your privacy. We believe in transparency and minimal data collection.**

Checklist Before Submission

Privacy questionnaire completed in App Store Connect
Privacy Policy URL provided (publicly accessible)
Location permission purpose string in Info.plist (NSLocationWhenInUseUsageDescription)
All privacy labels accurately reflect app behavior
No unexpected data collection in code
Third-party API usage documented

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Don't claim "no data collected" if you use location ❌ Don't forget to provide a privacy policy URL ❌ Don't link data to user identity unless truly necessary ❌ Don't enable tracking unless required for your business model

✅ Do be transparent about location usage ✅ Do explain why permissions are needed ✅ Do keep privacy policy updated ✅ Do minimize data collection

Questions from Reviewers

Q: Why do you need location access? A: To help users discover nearby transit stops and show relevant departure information. Location is processed locally and never transmitted to servers.

Q: Do you collect any identifiers? A: No. We do not collect device IDs, advertising IDs, or any user identifiers.

Q: What data is sent to the BVG API? A: Only public transit stop IDs (e.g., "900100003" for Alexanderplatz). No location coordinates or personal data.

Created: November 24, 2025
For: MyStop Berlin App Store Submission
Contact: @dautovri

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