To gain insights into your travel and related activities, and their pattern over time, we will collect data continuously for seven days. At the beginning, the app will ask permission to access location, app usage, and activity recognition data on your device. Location Service allows the app to gather information based on the current location of your phone to understand your travel patterns. We collect physical activity data from the user's device to best predict the transportation mode that is being used. However, at the end of each day, the app will still ask the user to confirm the modes. In addition to gathering your geolocation data of your travels throughout the day, we collect your usage data of the apps you use. We will collect the app names and time stamps in your app usage data when available. To accurately record all your trips throughout the day, the app will continuously monitor your activity in the background. In addition to requiring your location permission, the survey app may ask for additional permission such as background location tracking depending on the software version of your device. Background location tracking allows the survey app to gather your location information while your screen is turned off. At the end of the day, the survey app will generate a complete view of your daily activities. Your data is securely stored in the app upon submission and will not be shared in real-time or sent to other third parties. We aim to minimize data collection and only collect data that is essential to understanding your travel pattern. Before entering the survey, you will be reminded to consent to such data collection and the use of your data. You can also check back to visit the privacy policy and terms at any time by tapping Settings > User Agreements.
The raw data will be kept confidential and in a UBC server in Canada protected by password which mitigates any risk of data breach. Any potential identifying information will be stripped from the dataset early on. This detailed data will be used solely for research purposes by approved UBC researchers adhering to strict confidentiality agreements. An aggregated and coded version of the data will be made available to the public to assist in future research, planning and policymaking. Your responses will be combined with other responses in your area and cannot be traced back to you or any of your household members. The data will be retained for an undetermined time for historical analysis and comparison purposes.
By using the app, you grant us consent to collect and use your data as described in this Privacy Policy. You have control over the data that you provide while using the app. You can always see the data that you have provided to us in the app. You will also have the possibility to request that your data be deleted. You can withdraw your consent and request the deletion of your data by contacting us at uitr.lab@ubc.ca within two weeks of completion.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by email or in the form of push notifications in some cases. You can always check back to this page to see the updated information. An updated date will be shown below whenever we update the agreements periodically. We encourage you to frequently check this page for any changes. Please review this Privacy Policy carefully and contact us if you have any questions or concerns.