Privacy by design

Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

In brief

  • Data is stored locally. Not sent to servers, not shared with third parties, not sold.
  • No account required. No registration, so we have no personal information about you.
  • No mandatory cloud. The app works completely offline.
  • No advertising. Zero tracking for ads.

Data collected by the app

SmartControl OBD2 collects and stores the following data exclusively on your device:

  • OBD2 diagnostic data (engine parameters, DTC error codes)
  • Trip history and consumption statistics
  • App preferences and settings

This data is never transmitted to external servers. It remains stored locally on your phone and you can delete it at any time.

Required permissions

Bluetooth

To communicate with the Bluetooth OBD2 adapter.

Location (for BLE scanning)

Required by Android for Bluetooth Low Energy device scanning. Not used for GPS tracking.

Foreground Service

Keeps the Bluetooth connection active while driving.

Wi-Fi

To communicate with Wi-Fi OBD2 adapters.

Third-party services

Google Play Services

For app distribution and in-app purchases. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

Crash reporting (optional)

If enabled, anonymous crash reports to improve stability.

Website analytics

This website uses Google Analytics (GA4) with Consent Mode: data is only collected if you accept cookies.

No in-app telemetry. The SmartControl app does not send any data to external servers. Analytics applies only to this website.

Contact

For privacy questions or data-related requests:

nicola.music@gmail.com