Privacy Policy
DATE: Jan 13, 2026
This Privacy Policy outlines the manner in which Hongtao Liu (hereinafter denoted as "we" or "us") gathers and manages your personal data during your engagement with our mobile application, Bus Dispatch Master, on the iOS platform. Our collection and handling of your information are strictly aimed at delivering premium gaming products and optimizing your user experience.
How We Gather Your Personal Data
We collect, employ, and handle your personal data through diverse methods, pledging to safeguard the security of your information under all circumstances. Detailed below are the classifications of data we harvest and our processing methodologies.
1.1 Classifications of Personal Data
Upon accessing or utilizing Bus Dispatch Master, we may accumulate the following general details regarding you:
- Log Details: Internet Protocol (IP) address, timestamps of access, and the type of apparatus used.
- Device Specifications: Manufacturer details, model type, operating system (specifically iOS version), timezone settings, and language preferences.
- Device Identifiers: Online identification codes associated with the device used to access the game, encompassing the IDFA (Advertising Identifier), Google Ads ID, Google Device ID, Game Center ID, and Google Play account ID.
- Usage Statistics: Progression within the game, scores achieved, milestone data, and logs of interactions with fellow players.
- Commercial Data: Histories of purchases, usage logs, configuration preferences, and records regarding the acquisition of in-game virtual assets.
1.2 Supplementary Data Sources
Should you choose to sign in to the game utilizing third-party services like Apple Game Center, we will retrieve pertinent information about you from said platform (such as your display name and public profile details). This is conducted in adherence to the authorization protocols defined by that platform, contingent upon your consent to their specific authorization terms.
To understand how these third-party entities handle your data, please consult their respective privacy policies:
- Apple Game Center: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/gamecenter/
By logging in via a third-party platform, you affirm and guarantee that:
- Your access to and utilization of game-related functions adhere to the prevailing terms and policies of the respective third-party platform.
- You meet the minimum age requirements established by the third-party platform consistent with the laws of your jurisdiction.
How We Utilize Collected Information
We apply your information for the objectives listed below, ensuring that the usage of each data category aligns with the appropriate legal grounds:
- Service Fulfillment & Support: To execute product orders, address your inquiries, and maintain communication; to deliver gaming services, refine and tailor your gameplay experience; and to dispatch game-related alerts, technical specifications, updates, privacy notices, and support assistance.
- Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(b) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This processing is essential for the execution of the contract to which you are a party, supporting game functionality, delivering requested services, and ensuring the maintenance of the game.
- Marketing & Improvement: To forward news regarding Hongtao Liu or third-party promotions that may align with your interests (based on marketing preferences); to analyze operational data and usage patterns; and to develop new offerings or enhance the quality of our software, content, and support services.
- Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. We perform this processing based on our legitimate interest in delivering relevant advertisements and content, as well as elevating service quality.
- Targeted Advertising: To present personalized ads, marketing materials, and relevant promotional data to users who have consented to share their advertising identifiers with our ad network collaborators.
- Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. This processing is grounded in our legitimate interest in providing content and advertisements that match your interests.
Data Retention Duration
We store your information only for the duration required to deliver game services, satisfy legal mandates, and/or to exercise, defend, or establish legal rights. To settle disputes, uphold our policies, manage services, or comply with technical/legal constraints, we may preserve portions of your personal data in our archives for a reasonable timeframe.
Usage Data is also retained for internal analytical purposes. Typically, this data is kept for a brief period, unless it is utilized to bolster security, enhance functionality, or if we are legally obligated to extend the retention period.
How Information Is Distributed
Subject to your legal rights and in compliance with GDPR Articles 6(1)(b), 6(1)(c), and 6(1)(f), we may disclose or facilitate the sharing of your collected information with various external parties as follows:
- External Third Parties: For purposes such as collaborative service delivery, legal/security compliance, business asset transfers or sales, and other objectives where you have granted permission.
- Regulatory Authorities: If we determine your conduct violates the spirit or letter of our policies, or if disclosure is vital to shield the rights, property, or safety of Hongtao Liu and others.
- Fellow Users: For instance, when you engage in public forums or events, or when your data appears on leaderboards.
4.1 Sharing with Ad Network Affiliates
Upon your agreement to share information per GDPR Article 6(1), we will transmit your device identifiers to ad network firms to facilitate personalized advertising. The networks we currently employ or may employ include:
- Applovin Corporation: https://www.applovin.com/privacy/
- AdColony: https://yandex.com/legal/international_ads_privacy_policy
- Amazon Publisher Services: https://www.amazon.com/privacyprefs
- Facebook, Inc.: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/
- Google LLC: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Admob: https://support.google.com/admob/
- Unity Technologies: https://unity3d.com/legal/privacy-policy
- IronSource: http://www.ironsrc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ironSource-Privacy-Policy.pdf
- Vungle, Inc.: https://vungle.com/privacy/
- Fyber: https://www.fyber.com/privacy-policy/
- InMobi: https://www.inmobi.com/privacy-policy/
Please note that the handling of disclosed information by these third-party recipients is not covered by this Privacy Policy. We advise reviewing their individual privacy policies for questions regarding their data practices.
4.2 Collaboration with Data Processors
In the course of data management, we engage with the following processors, including server hosting services, technical support for operations, login service providers, and analytics vendors:
- Firebase (Google LLC): https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
- Adjust: https://www.adjust.com/terms/privacy-policy/
Protection of Minors' Information
Bus Dispatch Master is not tailored for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly harvest personally identifiable data from children under 13. Should we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data from a child under 13, we will promptly excise it from our servers. Parents or guardians who believe their child has supplied us with personal data are urged to contact us to initiate necessary actions.
Information Security Protocols
We prize the trust you place in us and endeavor to safeguard your personal information using commercially viable standards. Nevertheless, it must be acknowledged that no method of internet transmission or electronic storage offers 100% security; thus, we cannot pledge absolute data security.
Push Notification Services
provided you have opted in to receive push notifications, we will transmit game-related updates, service news, promotional material, and other relevant alerts to your iOS device. You retain the ability to deactivate these notifications via your device settings.
Your Rights
8.1 Rights of Residents in the European Economic Area (EEA)
We are committed to processing and replying to your requests promptly, typically within one month of receipt. Should the request be complex, we may extend this period by up to two additional months in accordance with GDPR Article 12, notifying you of the delay and the reasons for it.
(1) Right to Request Access
Under GDPR Article 15, you are entitled to request access to the data we process concerning you, including:
- Processing purposes;
- Categories of personal data;
- Recipients or categories of recipients;
- Projected storage duration.
You also have the right to acquire a copy of the personal data undergoing processing, though this may be limited by intellectual property or trade secret protections.
(2) Right to Object
Under GDPR Article 21, specifically when processing is based on the "balancing of interests" (Article 6(1)(f)), you may object to processing based on your particular situation. We will halt processing unless we demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds overriding your interests, or for legal claim defense.
You may object to direct marketing processing at any time, upon which we will cease such processing immediately.
(3) Right to Rectification
Under GDPR Article 16, you are entitled to demand the correction of any inaccurate personal data.
(4) Right to Restrict Processing
Under GDPR Article 18, you may request that we limit data processing under specific conditions. If granted, we will only process data with your consent, for legal claims, to protect others, or for significant public interest reasons.
(5) Right to Withdraw Consent
Under GDPR Article 7, if processing relies on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
- Withdrawal leads to the cessation of processing related to that consent, barring legal retention requirements.
- Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing conducted prior to withdrawal.
(6) Right to Data Portability
Under GDPR Article 20, where processing is based on consent or contract, you may request your provided personal data in a structured, machine-readable format and have the right to transfer it to another controller.
8.2 Rights of California Residents
(1) Request Response Timeline
We strive to address verifiable consumer requests within 45 days. If an extension (up to 90 days total) is required, we will notify you in writing regarding the delay and reasoning.
(2) Scope of Disclosure
Disclosures will adhere to the 12-month period preceding the request receipt. If a request cannot be fulfilled, an explanation will be provided. For portability requests, we will select a format enabling unobstructed transmission to another entity.
(3) Right to Opt-Out
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), residents may direct businesses to cease selling their personal information to third parties.
(4) Right to Know
You are entitled to understand the categories of collected data and the purposes behind them, all of which are accessible in this Policy. We commit to updating this Policy at least annually.
(5) Right to Request Disclosure
You may request disclosure of personal data collected over the past 12 months.
- Details regarding data categories, sources, and usage are found in this Policy.
- You are entitled to a free copy of your personal info twice within a 12-month period.
- We will provide: categories of data collected, source categories, collection purposes, third-party recipient categories, and specific pieces of data.
(6) Right to Request Deletion
You may demand the erasure of personal data collected in the prior 12 months.
We acknowledge this right, noting that exceptions exist where law mandates retention (e.g., service provision, security detection, legal compliance, internal operations). Absent these exceptions, your data will be deleted upon request.
Data Deletion Request
When the retention of your personal data is no longer requisite, you may petition for its immediate removal. To initiate a deletion request, please direct your inquiry to: linyan82768@outlook.com.
Contact Us
For any inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out via the following channel:
Contact Email: linyan82768@outlook.com