Last Updated: October 3, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how STL Apps LLC ("we", "us", or "our"), the sole owner of PermitPath, handles information when you use the PermitPath mobile application ("the App") and our website. By using the App or our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Privacy and data protection laws may vary based on your location. If you have specific legal questions, you should consult with a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction.
Who We Are
PermitPath is owned and operated solely by STL Apps LLC. STL Apps LLC is the sole owner of the PermitPath product, website, and related services. No other person or entity owns PermitPath or the information practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Summary
You can use the core features of PermitPath—including map browsing, route planning within free-tier limits, turn-by-turn navigation, local saved routes, and in-app purchases—without creating an account.
Creating an account is optional. If you sign up or sign in, we process limited account and usage information on our backend so we can support your account, understand product usage, and help manage subscription-related status. Map and routing features also rely on third-party map services that process location and route request data as needed to provide those services.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use your data for third-party advertising.
PermitPath is a navigation tool, not a permit and not an official route. Location, map lines, imported files, and words such as "official" or "TxPROS" in the App are there so the tool can run. They are not a certification that a route is legal or that it matches your permit. Your duty to compare the App to the official permit before navigation, and the limits on our responsibility, are in the Terms of Use.
Information We Process
1. Guest use (no account)
When you use the App without signing in:
- On-device data: Routes, waypoints, preferences (such as units or map style), and free-tier choices are stored locally on your device so the App can function offline of our account systems.
- Maps and directions: To show maps and build driving routes, the App sends location coordinates and route requests to our map and directions provider (Mapbox). That is required for maps and routing to work and is not the same as creating a PermitPath account.
- Purchases: Subscriptions are processed by Apple or Google under your store account. You do not need a PermitPath account to subscribe or restore purchases.
We do not require you to provide your name or email to use guest features.
2. Optional account information
If you choose to create an account or sign in (for example, from Settings), we process:
- Full name (if you provide one at sign-up)
- Email address
- Password (handled by our authentication provider; we do not store your password in plain text)
- Account identifiers and profile fields needed to maintain your account (for example, a user ID and an app account token used to help associate StoreKit purchases with your account when signed in)
You may also request a password-reset email. Reset links are sent to the email address you provide.
Purpose: authenticate you, maintain your profile, support account recovery, and enable optional account-related features and support.
3. Usage information (signed-in users)
If you are signed in, the App may send limited usage and product events to our backend, such as:
- App opens / returning the App to the foreground
- When a route is built
- When navigation is started
- Subscription-related snapshots (for example, whether a subscription appears active, product identifier, expiration time if available, auto-renew status if available, and a store transaction identifier)
These events are associated with your account. They help us understand how the product is used, support the service, and see subscription status history. They are not used for third-party advertising.
If you are not signed in, these account-linked usage events are not sent to our servers.
4. Location
With your permission, the App uses your device’s location while you use the App to:
- Show your position on the map
- Help build routes
- Provide turn-by-turn navigation along your path
Location access is requested for these features. You can deny or later change location permission in your device settings; some features may not work without it.
Route and map requests that include coordinates are processed by Mapbox (and related mapping infrastructure) so maps and directions can be returned. We do not sell location data. We do not intentionally build a long-term GPS track history of your trips on our own servers for advertising purposes. Signed-in usage logs (described above) record activity types and related product metadata, not a full continuous track dump of every GPS point.
5. Routes and content you create
Waypoints, route geometry, route names, and similar planning data are primarily stored on your device so you can save and reopen routes. If you export or share a route (for example, via the system share sheet, Messages, or Files), that content leaves the App under your control and is subject to the privacy practices of the apps or people you share with.
The App is a routing tool. You are responsible for what you enter and share. We do not ask you to upload permit numbers, load details, or business shipment records as a required part of using the App, and we do not intentionally collect those as a separate category of personal data.
6. Purchases and subscriptions
The App may offer auto-renewing subscriptions or other in-app purchases processed by Apple (App Store) or Google (Google Play). When you buy or restore:
- Payment details are handled by Apple or Google; we do not receive or store your full credit card number.
- We (and/or the App on your device) may use limited purchase-related information—such as product identifier, subscription status, expiration, and transaction identifiers—to unlock paid features, restore access, provide support, and meet accounting or legal needs.
- If you are signed in, limited subscription status information may also be stored with your account profile for support and product administration.
You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID or Google Play account settings. Refunds are handled by Apple or Google under their policies.
7. Website contact forms
If you contact us through a form on our website, we use the information you choose to provide (such as name, email, and message) only to respond to your inquiry or provide support. If you use the page to send a permit sample so we can add official import for your state, we receive the email you enter, any note you include, and the PDF or photos you upload. We use those files to evaluate and build state support in PermitPath. We do not sell, rent, or trade this information. We retain it only as long as reasonably necessary to do that work, respond, meet legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
8. Terms acceptance
The Android app asks you to accept the Terms of Use before you can use it. When you tap I accept, we store a copy of that acceptance: that it came from Android, an install identifier created on that device, the app version, the terms version, the highlights and the full terms text you accepted, the time of acceptance, and the IP address seen by our server on that request. If you are signed in, we also store the account identifier and email from that sign-in. If you are not signed in, the record is stored without an email. The same kind of record can hold an Apple acceptance when the Apple app asks you to accept. We keep this record to show that the terms were accepted. We do not use it for advertising, and we do not sell it.
9. What we do not do
- We do not sell your personal information.
- We do not use your personal information for third-party advertising networks.
- We do not require an account to use core routing and navigation features.
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (see Children’s Privacy).
How We Use Information
We use the information described above to:
- Provide, operate, and improve the App (maps, routing, navigation, free and paid features)
- Create and manage optional accounts, including sign-in and password reset
- Process and honor subscriptions and restore purchases
- Understand product usage (for signed-in users) and improve reliability and features
- Respond to support requests and security issues
- Comply with law and enforce our terms where applicable
Third-Party Services
The App and website rely on third-party services. Those providers process data under their own privacy policies. Important providers include:
- Apple and/or Google — app distribution, device services, and in-app purchases
- Mapbox — maps, location-related map display, and directions/routing APIs. See Mapbox’s privacy policy
- Supabase — optional authentication, account profiles, and signed-in usage events. See Supabase’s privacy policy
We do not control how these providers independently operate their services. We configure them to provide the App’s features and do not sell your data to third parties for marketing or advertising.
Data Retention
- On-device data: Remains on your device until you delete it in the App, clear app data, or uninstall the App (subject to how your operating system handles local storage).
- Account and profile data: Retained while your account exists, and deleted or de-identified when you delete your account (subject to short-term backups or legal holds if required).
- Signed-in usage events: Retained as long as reasonably needed for product analytics, support, and security, or until associated with an account that is deleted.
- Website contact messages: Retained as long as needed to respond and for related legal or operational needs.
Your Choices
- Guest use: You may use core features without creating an account.
- Account: You may sign up, sign in, or sign out from Settings in the App.
- Delete account: If you are signed in, you can delete your account from Settings in the App. This permanently deletes your account on our backend and removes saved routes stored on that device by the App. This cannot be undone. Your Apple or Google subscription is separate—you must cancel it in your store account settings if you no longer want to be billed.
- Location: You can allow or deny location permission in system settings.
- Subscription: Manage or cancel in your Apple ID or Google Play subscription settings.
- Support: Contact us via our website contact form with privacy or data requests.
Children's Privacy
The App is intended for use by professional drivers and transportation professionals. It is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect information we process, including use of encrypted connections (HTTPS) for network requests and authentication through our account provider. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the App, our practices, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the App or website after any changes become effective means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle information, please contact us using the contact form on our website.