Effective Date: January 5, 2026
DriveION (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how DriveION collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use the DriveION mobile application (“the App”).
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1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When you use DriveION, you may voluntarily provide:
• Vehicle information (e.g., VIN, make, model, year, mileage)
• Maintenance records and notes
• Photos of receipts or vehicles (if you choose to upload them)
• Project or customization details you enter manually
DriveION does not require account creation at this time and does not collect names, addresses, or payment information unless explicitly added in the future.
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1.2 Automatically Collected Information
The App may collect limited technical data necessary for functionality, such as:
• Device type and operating system version
• App version
• Anonymous usage diagnostics and crash logs
This information is used solely to improve app stability and performance.
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1.3 Camera and Photo Access
DriveION may request access to:
• Camera – to capture vehicle or receipt images
• Photo Library – to select existing images for scanning or record-keeping
Access is only used for features you explicitly initiate.
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2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
• Provide vehicle management features
• Display recall information using public government data sources
• Enable AI-assisted insights, maintenance suggestions and project ideas
• Improve app performance, reliability and user experience
Your data is never sold, rented, or shared for advertising purposes.
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3. AI and External Services
DriveION may use AI-based services to analyze vehicle-related data and provide insights. Any data sent to AI services:
• Is limited to what is necessary to generate results
• Is not used to build advertising profiles
• Is not retained for unrelated purposes
Public data sources (such as government recall databases) are accessed in read-only mode.
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4. Data Storage and Security
• Vehicle and maintenance data is stored locally on your device unless otherwise stated.
• We use industry-standard security practices to protect data.
• DriveION relies on Apple’s operating system security features for encryption during network communication.
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5. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary to provide app functionality. You may delete vehicles or related data at any time from within the App.
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6. Children’s Privacy
DriveION is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
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7. Third-Party Content
DriveION may display publicly available information (such as vehicle recall data). We do not control third-party websites or APIs and are not responsible for their privacy practices.
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8. Your Choices
You can:
• Add, edit, or delete vehicle information at any time
• Decline optional permissions (camera, photos)
• Stop using the App to discontinue data collection
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9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected with an updated effective date.
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10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or data handling practices, you may contact us at:
Email: support@sim10tech.com
Company: SIM.10 Technology LLC