LOWCARS — Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 15, 2026

LowCars ("the app") is built to be private by default. This policy explains, in plain language, exactly what the app does and does not do with your data.

The short version

LowCars has no user accounts, shows no ads, and uses no advertising or analytics trackers. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information — because we don't collect personal information in the first place.

Location

When you allow it, the app uses your device's location to score the conditions around you. Your coordinates are sent directly from your device to free public data services (listed below) to look up weather, road, and map information for that spot. Your location is not stored on our servers, not linked to your identity, and not used to track you. You can deny or revoke location access at any time in your device settings; the app still works using places you choose manually.

Community hazard reports

If you report a speed bump, pothole, or road hazard, the app saves only the location, the hazard type, a confirmation count, and a timestamp to our database (hosted by Supabase). These reports contain no personal information and are not tied to you or your device. Reports are automatically deleted after about four months to keep the data current.

On-device storage

The app stores a few preferences on your device only (your last viewed location and saved spots) using your browser's local storage. This never leaves your device and is not accessible to us.

Third-party data services

To provide live conditions, the app requests data from these free public services. When it does, your chosen coordinates are included in the request so they can return local results. Each has its own privacy practices:

Children

LowCars is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect any information from children.

Changes

If this policy changes, we'll update the date at the top of this page.

Contact

Questions about privacy? Contact: stensvehn@gmail.com

LowCars is provided as guidance for low-clearance vehicles, not a guarantee of conditions. Always use your own judgment when driving or parking. Built by Sten Svehn (@StenSvehn).