🚗 Car Kundali – OBD2 Scanner
Privacy Policy
👋 Introduction
Welcome to Car Kundali – OBD2 Scanner ("App", "we", "our", "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our Android application.
By installing or using Car Kundali, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please uninstall the app.
📋 Information We Collect
Car Kundali collects the following types of data:
- OBD2 Vehicle Data — RPM, speed, coolant temperature, fuel trim, sensor readings and fault codes read from your vehicle via ELM327 Bluetooth adapter. This data stays on your device only and is never sent to our servers.
- Trip Data — Distance, duration, fuel consumption calculated during a session. Stored locally on your device only.
- Log Files — System logs generated during app use. These are stored locally and shared only when you manually tap "Export Logs."
- Bluetooth & Location Data — Required by Android to scan for and connect to nearby Bluetooth OBD devices. We do not store or transmit location data to any server.
🚫 What We Do NOT Collect
- ❌ Your name, email, phone number or any personal identity
- ❌ Your GPS location or real-time tracking
- ❌ Photos, camera, microphone access
- ❌ Contacts or call logs
- ❌ Passwords or payment information
- ❌ Vehicle VIN numbers stored on our servers
- ❌ Any data uploaded to our servers — we have no backend server
📢 Advertising — Google AdMob Third Party
Car Kundali shows ads powered by Google AdMob to keep the app free for all users. Google AdMob may collect and use certain data to show relevant advertisements, including:
- Device advertising ID (GAID)
- IP address (approximate location for ad targeting)
- Device model, OS version
- App interaction data (ad clicks, impressions)
This data is collected by Google, not by us. Google's data practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy:
🔗 https://policies.google.com/privacy
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting: adssettings.google.com or adjusting your device settings under Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalisation.
🔐 App Permissions Explained
Car Kundali requests the following Android permissions:
- BLUETOOTH_SCAN — To scan for nearby ELM327 OBD2 Bluetooth adapters.
- BLUETOOTH_CONNECT — To connect to your OBD2 adapter and receive vehicle data.
- ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION / ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION — Required by Android OS to scan Bluetooth devices. We do not track or store your GPS location.
- WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE — To save exported CSV log files to your device.
- INTERNET — Required by Google AdMob to load advertisements.
💾 Data Storage & Security
- All OBD data, logs, and trip data are stored locally on your device only.
- Exported CSV and log files are saved to your phone's documents folder and shared only by you.
- We have no cloud server, no user database, no analytics backend.
- We do not sell, rent, or share your data with any third party (other than Google AdMob as described above).
👶 Children's Privacy
Car Kundali is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has used this app and provided any personal data, please contact us and we will take immediate action.
🗑 Data Retention
Since all data is stored locally on your device, you can delete it at any time by:
- Clearing app data from Android Settings → Apps → Car Kundali → Clear Data
- Uninstalling the app — all locally stored data will be removed
We do not retain any data on our servers because we do not have any servers that store user data.
🔗 Third Party Services
This app uses the following third-party services:
- Google AdMob — Advertising (Privacy Policy)
- Google Play Services — App distribution and updates (Privacy Policy)
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
📝 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the app after changes means you accept the updated policy.
✅ Your Consent
By using Car Kundali – OBD2 Scanner, you consent to this Privacy Policy. You can withdraw consent at any time by uninstalling the app.
📬 Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
App: Car Kundali – OBD2 Scanner
Developer: Car Kundali Team
Email: sonawalesvijay@gmail.com
We will respond to all privacy-related queries within 7 working days.