Privacy Policy

What RoadBudz collects

RoadBudz has no accounts and no RoadBudz server database. We do not sell or share personal data.

Location

Your device's GPS location is requested only when you tap Locate me or Get GPS. It is used to show nearby providers, the in-app map, your state's highway patrol number, and the nearest highway exit. To do that, your approximate position (or the city/ZIP you type) is sent to: OpenStreetMap services (Overpass API, Nominatim and map tile servers), either directly or through RoadBudz's own listings cache, which stores only map data, never who asked; the OSRM routing service, for directions and drive times; and, for electric vehicles, the U.S. Department of Energy's station locator (NREL). Turn-by-turn directions use your location continuously only while a route is running. Your last position is kept on your device so saved results work offline.

Data stored on your device

• Saved provider contacts
• Your vehicle description
• Photos and video you add for roadside help — photos are resized and their embedded location/camera data is removed; videos are kept as recorded. They leave your phone only when you tap Share and pick who to send them to.
• Your selected state and recent search results
• Business listing requests you send from "List your business" (kept on our server for review)

This data stays in your browser/app storage. Clearing the app's data or uninstalling removes it.

Third-party services

Listing and map data © OpenStreetMap contributors; see the OSMF privacy policy. Phone calls and shared messages go through your device's phone and sharing apps.

Limitations

RoadBudz is not affiliated with law enforcement, any state DOT, or any listed provider. No availability, coverage, price, or response time is guaranteed. In an emergency, call 911.

Contact

Questions: support@roadbudz.app