At BULLYMAP (launched in 2024), we believe navigation works best when drivers work together to circumvent literal and figurative bumps in the road. Because community features rely on real-time location and reporting, your privacy and transparency are core priorities.
1. Information We Collect
To deliver real-time crowd-sourced navigation, we collect the following types of information:
Geolocation Data: Precise location data collected continuously while the app is actively running or navigating to calculate traffic speeds, suggest alternative routes, and accurately place reported road hazards.
Crowd-Sourced Reports: Information actively submitted by users regarding traffic, road hazards, speed traps, accidents, or other road conditions.
Account & Profile Information: Username, email address, and authentication credentials created during sign-up.
Technical & Device Data: Mobile device ID, operating system, IP address, and app usage logs used for diagnostics and operational maintenance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process collected data to achieve the following goals:
Provide turn-by-turn navigation and optimal routing recommendations.
Broadcast community hazards and traffic updates in real time to nearby drivers.
Anonymize and aggregate trip data to calculate average traffic speeds and congestion zones.
Improve app functionality, patch bugs, and protect against security vulnerabilities.
3. How Crowd-Sourced Data Is Shared
BULLYMAP is built on community collaboration. When you submit a road report or drive with the app open:
Public Reports: Hazard or traffic reports submitted by you are visible to other community members near your route. Reports are stripped of personal identifiers (e.g., your full name or email address).
Aggregated Traffic Flow: Driving speed and location data are combined into aggregate metrics so individual trip origins and destinations cannot be identified.
4. Data Protection and Retention
We enforce technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Location trails and detailed route histories are periodically anonymized or purged after operational processing is completed.
5. Location Controls and Preferences
You remain in control of your data:
Location Permissions: You can enable, disable, or adjust location access at any time via your device settings. Disabling precise location permissions will limit navigation capabilities.
Account Deletion: You can request account deletion directly through the app settings or by contacting support, which permanently removes your registered credentials and associated data.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions, feedback, or privacy concerns regarding BULLYMAP, please get in touch: