About KappuMetro
KappuMetro – Kochi Metro is a transit utility app for Android. It helps users plan metro journeys, compare Fastest and Fewer Changes routes, check fares, browse stations and metro lines, view static or scheduled timetable information, use an offline metro-network map, save favorite journeys, and view recent journeys.
The app does not claim to provide live train tracking or real-time arrivals.
Information Stored on Your Device
KappuMetro may store small amounts of app information primarily on your device, such as:
- Recent journeys
- Favorite or saved routes
- Route preference
- Appearance preference
- Small app settings
These items are used to make the app easier to use and are primarily stored locally on your device. KappuApps does not claim that this local app information is uploaded to a KappuApps backend.
Metro Data
The app processes and bundles metro network information for offline use, including stations, routes, fares, schedules, and network or map geometry.
Schedule information in the app is static or scheduled data. It is not live train tracking.
Advertising
KappuMetro uses Google AdMob / Google Mobile Ads. Google and related SDKs may process information necessary to serve advertisements, measure ad performance, prevent fraud or abuse, and comply with privacy and consent requirements.
For more information about Google's privacy practices, please review the Google Privacy Policy.
Consent and Privacy Choices
Google User Messaging Platform / consent functionality may be used where required. Depending on your region and applicable requirements, you may receive privacy or consent choices related to advertising and related processing.
The app may show a "Privacy choices" option when required by the SDK.
Internet Access
Core metro features are designed to work offline. Internet access may be needed for ads, consent or privacy services, and opening external links such as this Privacy Policy.
Location
Core journey planning in the current version does not require precise device location. This policy does not claim GPS or location tracking by the app unless such functionality is added in a future version.
Accounts
Users do not need to create a KappuApps or KappuMetro account to use the core app.
Official Status and Data Accuracy
KappuMetro – Kochi Metro is an independent, unofficial transit utility published by KappuApps. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official application of Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL).
Metro information may change over time. Users should verify time-sensitive operational information through official transport sources when necessary.
Children's Privacy
KappuMetro – Kochi Metro is a general transit utility and is not specifically directed to children.
Third-Party Services
The app may use the following relevant third-party services:
- Google AdMob / Google Mobile Ads
- Google User Messaging Platform, where applicable
Data Retention and Removal
Users can clear locally stored recent journeys and saved or favorite routes through the app's More/Settings area.
Uninstalling the app generally removes app-local data according to Android and device behavior. This does not delete data that may be separately processed by Google or other third-party services.
Security
We use reasonable measures appropriate for a transit utility app to protect app data and limit unnecessary collection. However, no app, device, or internet service can be guaranteed to be absolutely secure.
External Links
The app and this policy may contain links to third-party sites. Those sites have their own privacy practices, and KappuApps is not responsible for their content or policies.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated when app features, services, or legal requirements change. The Last Updated date above indicates the current version of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or KappuMetro – Kochi Metro, contact KappuApps using the email listed on our website: