DC Metro Departures

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 26, 2026

DC Metro Departures is operated by Daniel Tome. This Privacy Policy explains what information the app collects, how it is used, and the choices you have.

Information We Collect

DC Metro Departures does not require you to create an account.

The app may collect or process the following information:

Location Data

If you grant location permission, the app uses your device location to show nearby Metro stations and help sort station information by distance. Location is used while the app is open. The app does not sell your location data.

Favorites and App Preferences

The app stores your selected favorite stations, favorite lines, display preferences, theme preference, and similar settings so the app can personalize your experience. Favorites may be associated with an anonymous app identifier.

Anonymous Identifier

The app creates an anonymous identifier to remember favorites and support basic app functionality. This identifier is not your name, email address, or Apple ID.

Analytics and Usage Data

The app uses analytics to understand general app usage, improve reliability, and prioritize improvements. This may include events such as app opens, screens viewed, selected Metro lines, app version, build number, platform, and similar technical information.

Support Communications

If you contact support by email, we will receive the information you choose to include, such as your email address, message, device details, app version, and operating system version.

How We Use Information

We use information to:

• Show nearby stations and relevant departure information
• Save favorites and app preferences
• Improve app performance, reliability, and usability
• Understand which features are useful
• Respond to support requests
• Diagnose and fix issues

Third-Party Services

DC Metro Departures uses third-party services to operate the app, including backend and analytics providers. These providers may process information on our behalf only as needed to provide their services.

The app uses transit data from public transit data sources. DC Metro Departures is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with service providers that help operate, analyze, or support the app. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or security of users, the app, or others.

Data Retention

We keep information only as long as reasonably needed to provide the app, improve it, comply with legal obligations, or resolve issues. You may contact us to request deletion of information associated with your app usage where technically feasible.

Your Choices

You can disable location access at any time in iOS Settings. Some nearby-station features may not work without location permission.

You can contact us to request help with privacy-related questions or deletion requests.

Children's Privacy

DC Metro Departures is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the effective date above.

Contact

Daniel Tome
metroapp@dantome.com