Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 08/05/2024

Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines the practices of St. Mary’s County Government ("we," "our," or "us") concerning the collection, use, and protection of user information in our mobile application ("App"). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information.

Information We Collect

Our App requests access to your location information to provide accurate public transportation information and enhance your user experience. This information is used solely for the purpose of displaying your location-relevant transit data (routes and bus locations) in your proximity within the App.

When you use our App, we may automatically collect standard website traffic data, including:

Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to help us improve your user experience by remembering your preferences and providing relevant information.
IP Addresses: We may collect your IP address to diagnose technical problems, maintain security, and analyze trends.
Device Information: Information about your device, including its type, operating system, and browser type, may be collected to improve compatibility and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

The location information collected is used to provide you with accurate and relevant public transportation options, schedules, and routes.

We do not store, retain, or use your location data on any county system or database. Any location data is only used for its immediate use within the App.

We use cookies, IP addresses, and device information to improve the functionality and performance of our App and to enhance your overall experience.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share, sell, or disclose your location information to third parties. Your data remains confidential and is only used as described in this Privacy Statement. However, we may share aggregated and anonymized website traffic data with partners to improve our services.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this statement. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

St. Mary’s County Government
Department of Information Technology
P.O. Box 653 - 41770 Baldridge Street
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-4200 x1007