Privacy Policy
DevDuo ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Local Train India mobile application (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains what information the game uses, where it is stored, which third-party services are involved, and how you can delete your data.
Local Data Retention & Deletion Policy
Local Train India saves your game on your device only. We do not run our own servers and we do not upload, synchronize or store your game data in the cloud.
What is saved on your device:
Your settings (sound, music, vibration and train display options), your announcement and language
choices, translated station names, the lines you create in Line Studio, your best score on each line,
the number of trips and kilometres you have driven, whether Premium is active, and small game details
such as the last platform
you started from and which music track was playing. This is stored inside the game's private app
storage on your phone.
How to delete your data:
- Delete one line: Open Line Studio and tap the delete icon on that line.
- Remove a downloaded language: Open Languages and tap Remove next to that language.
- Clear all game data: Go to your device's Settings > Apps > Local Train India > Storage > Clear Storage / Clear Data. This permanently erases all settings, scores and saved lines.
- Uninstall the game: Uninstalling permanently removes all locally saved data.
- Feedback you sent us: Email us at the address below and we will delete your feedback messages.
1. Information We Do Not Collect
- No account: The game does not need registration, a user name, a phone number or a password.
- No location: The game does not access your GPS or precise location. City, line and station names are part of the game or typed by you.
- No camera, microphone, photos or contacts: The game does not access them.
2. Help & Feedback
If you choose to send a message through the in-game Send Feedback form, we receive:
- the topic you selected and the message you wrote,
- your email address, only if you choose to enter it so we can reply,
- the app version and your device model and Android version, so we can fix problems.
The form is delivered through Google Forms and stored in our Google account. We use it only to answer you and to fix bugs. We never sell it or use it for advertising.
3. Advertising (Google AdMob)
Local Train India shows ads served by Google AdMob:
- Interstitial ads may appear at natural breaks, for example before a trip starts, after restarting or quitting a trip, or when leaving a screen.
- Rewarded ads are optional. You choose to watch one to unlock a feature or to continue after a mistake.
AdMob may collect and use your device's advertising ID (Android Advertising ID), IP address, device information and ad interaction data to show ads, limit how often you see them, measure performance and prevent fraud. Where required by law (for example in the EEA, UK and Switzerland), you will be asked for consent before personalised ads are shown, and you can change your choice later. You can also reset or delete your advertising ID in your device's Google settings. Learn more in Google's Privacy Policy and How Google uses information from apps that use its services.
4. Premium Purchase
Premium is an optional one-time purchase that removes ads. The payment is handled entirely by Google Play; we never see or store your card or payment details.
To check whether Premium is active on your Google account, the game uses RevenueCat, a purchase-management service. RevenueCat receives the Google Play purchase details and a random app user ID created by the game. It does not receive your name, email or payment details. Learn more in RevenueCat's Privacy Policy. Refunds follow Google Play's refund policy; a refunded purchase removes Premium.
5. Station Announcements & Translations
- Voice announcements use the text-to-speech voice engine already installed on your phone. The text is spoken on your device.
- Hindi and local-language station names and announcements are translated on your device using Google ML Kit. When you download a language, the language file is downloaded from Google; after that, translation works on your device.
6. Sharing and Importing Lines
When you tap Share on a line in Line Studio, the game creates a .localtrainindia file and opens your phone's share menu (for example WhatsApp). The file contains only the line itself: its name, city, colour, stations and track settings, never personal information. It is shared only when you choose to share it.
When you open a .localtrainindia file with the game, or choose one with Import, the game reads only that one file to add the line. It does not read any other files on your device.
7. DevDuo Apps Page
The DevDuo Apps page in Settings loads a list of our other apps and their pictures from GitHub (raw.githubusercontent.com). Like any website, GitHub receives your IP address when the list is loaded. No personal information is sent. Tapping a store or website button opens that page in your browser or store app.
8. Summary of Data
| Data | Where it goes | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Settings, lines, scores, trip totals, Premium status | Your device only | To save your game |
| Advertising ID, IP address, device info, ad interactions | Google AdMob | Showing and measuring ads, fraud prevention |
| Purchase information | Google Play and RevenueCat | Processing and checking the Premium purchase |
| Feedback message, optional email, app version, device model | DevDuo (via Google Forms) | Support and bug fixing |
| Language file downloads | Google ML Kit | On-device translation of station names and announcements |
| IP address when loading the DevDuo Apps list | GitHub | Showing our other apps |
| Shared line files | Only the app or person you choose | Sharing your lines with others |
9. Security
Data sent by the game to online services (ads, purchases, feedback, language downloads and the DevDuo Apps list) is transferred over encrypted connections (HTTPS).
10. Children's Privacy
Local Train India is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has sent us personal information through the feedback form, contact us and we will delete it.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will appear on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
12. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to request deletion of feedback you sent, contact us at: support.devduos@thetrishulgroup.com