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I'm obsessively interested in only riding in the first or last Metro car, and this app makes that easy if I can't easily see the station signage. For now, this website exists solely to host a Privacy Policy for app store listings.
Last updated: April 19, 2026Help Me Metro ("the app") is a mobile application for Washington DC Metro riders. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.Information We CollectEmail address. When you create an account, you provide your email address. We use your email address to send you a one-time 6-digit verification code to log you in, and occasionally to notify you of important updates to the app or service (such as new features or service changes). We do not use your email for marketing or share it with third parties for advertising purposes. We do not use
your email for marketing.Station preferences. The app stores your saved stations (Home, Work, and any custom locations you configure). This data is stored on our servers so it syncs across devices.No location data. The app does not request, collect, or store your device's GPS location or any location data at any time.Information We Do Not Collect- We do not collect payment information
- We do not display ads and do not share data with advertising networks
- We do not collect device contacts, camera access, microphone access, or call logs
- We do not collect crash analytics or behavioral tracking beyond what is inherent to operating the serviceHow We Use Your Information- To authenticate you when you log in
- To save and sync your station preferences across devicesData StorageYour account data is stored on servers hosted by Railway (railway.app), a cloud infrastructure provider. Data is stored in the United States.Data RetentionWe retain your account and preferences for as long as your account exists. You can request deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us at the email below.Third-Party ServicesThe app uses the WMATA (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) API to retrieve real-time train predictions. No personal information is sent to WMATA — only requests for train data by station code.Children's PrivacyThe app is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect data from children.Changes to This PolicyWe may update this policy. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.ContactQuestions about this policy:[email protected]