What Data does BUSSID Collect?

I have always wondered how safe my data is whenever I download and play a game like Bus Simulator Indonesia. What cost do I pay in terms of my data privacy when I play a simulator game? There are a lot of data security questions that somehow bother the users while downloading any app from the internet. Let’s find a realistic answer to this puzzle!

Any mobile app including BUSSID collects the user’s data but they claim non-sharing and safety of the data. Said app collects the data for game experience and future improvement, management of accounts, and advertisements. I have thoroughly compiled a list of data that can be collected and what will impact us.    

Types of Data

Statistics and facts that may provide some kind of scattered or useful information are called data. Data can be segregated into the following different types:-  

Location

The exact or approximate location that may be used by the maps to help you find nearby facilities.

Personal Information

Following personal information is usually gathered by first login steps:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Home address
  • Contact number

Photos and Videos

Photos that have been saved in the device and videos are available in the mobile gallery.

File and Documents

Important files and documents are stored on your device.

Data Safety

Developers describe the details regarding the sharing of information collected from the user. Different types of games and data types, gathered while playing the game, affect on developer’s decisions. Most of the developers ensure data safety for the users to the best of their ability.

Non-Sharing of Data with any 3rd Party

BUSSID clarifies that they do not share any kind of data with third parties so that users may feel comfortable with the safety of the data. 

Data Collected from the App

Self-Assessment of the App

  • Logs that are maintained during application.
  • Bugs and error resolution to enhance users’ experience.
  • User feedback options in some cases.

Reasons for Collection of the Data

Quality analysis can only be conducted if some concrete information is available. BUSSID gathers data to regularly resolve the issues faced by their community. So, the foremost objectives of the data gathering are improving application functionality and analytics.

App Activity

  • Analytics by the game developers to enhance features and fix bugs faced by the users.
  • Security increased by implementing new techniques during data analysis.
  • Prevention of fraud.
  • Compliance as per best security best practices.

Conclusion

Bus Simulator Indonesia claims that they gather information purely to fix the bugs in the game and enhance user experience. Moreover, they do not share data with any third party. Although it is a completely subjective matter, we can build some trust in BUSSID by their documentation.