Travel AID Plus

Travel AID Plus provides critical travel support within India. From where you are, it calculates aerial distances to hotels, hospitals, police stations, embassies, transit points and ATMs. It lists them for you to choose from and make phone calls directly from the app. If you have an Internet connection, you can find directions to these places on a map. This app works on a Smartphone. Give the GPS a few moments to locate you.

Phone Call Functionality: The app allows users to make phone calls directly from the app. This requires integrating the phone call functionality using Android's Intent.ACTION_CALL action. Users can tap on a phone number displayed in the app, and the app initiates a phone call to that number.
Retrieve phone numbers from the SQLite database.
Implement a method to initiate phone calls using the retrieved phone numbers.
Handle permissions for making phone calls (android.permission.CALL_PHONE).
Implement error handling for cases where the user denies the phone call permission.
SQLite Database: The app uses an SQLite database to store information about hotels, hospitals, police stations, embassies, transit points, and ATMs. This database is queried based on the user's location to provide a list of nearby locations..
Populate the database with relevant data (hotels, hospitals, etc.).
Implement a method to initiate phone calls using the retrieved phone numbers.
Implement methods to query the database based on the user's location.
Retrieve relevant information (phone numbers, addresses, etc.) from the database..
Location and GPS: The app utilizes the device's GPS to determine the user's current location. Once the location is obtained, the app calculates aerial distances to various points of interest stored in the SQLite database. This location information is also used to provide directions to selected places on a map if the user has an internet connection.
Implement location services using Android's LocationManager or FusedLocationProviderClient.
Request location updates and handle location changes.
Calculate distances between the user's location and points of interest stored in the database.
Display the user's location on a map and show nearby points of interest.
Data Collection:
The Travel AID Plus collects precise location data only with explicit consent from the user. Users are prompted to grant permission for accessing their precise location, which is necessary for providing location-based services.
We utilize industry-standard methods for collecting precise location data, including GPS, Wi-Fi, and cellular network information. This data is used solely for the purposes outlined in this policy and is not shared with third parties without explicit consent from the user.
Data Usage: The precise location data collected through the Travel AID Plus is solely used to enhance user experience and provide convenient access to travel facilities in Delhi. This data helps us offer personalized services, such as locating nearby Travel AID Plus, optimizing route suggestions, and facilitating efficient user experiences.
Data Security:
We employ robust security measures to protect precise location data collected through the Travel AID Plus from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Our systems are designed to safeguard user privacy and prevent any misuse of location information. Access to this data is restricted to authorized personnel who require it for providing app services.
We regularly review and update our security protocols to mitigate emerging threats and ensure the ongoing integrity and confidentiality of user data.
Conditions:
Checking if the device has GPS capabilities and enabling it if not enabled.
Handling cases where the device does not have an internet connection and providing appropriate feedback to the user.
Ensuring that the app works smoothly on smartphones with different screen sizes and resolutions.