App Permissions
Understanding what permissions RailRadar needs and why they're important for your safety.
Why We Need These Permissions
RailRadar's core function is to help keep you safe at railroad crossings. To do this effectively, we need to know your location and, optionally, permission to send you alerts when you're not actively using the app.
Location (While In Use)
Identify nearby railroad crossings and provide relevant safety alerts
We use your current location to show crossings within a reasonable distance and alert you about train activity in your area.
Location (Background)
Provide alerts even when the app is not actively open
Optional background location allows us to send safety notifications when you're near active crossings, even if you're not using the app.
Notifications
Send important safety alerts about railroad crossing activity
Push notifications alert you about approaching trains or crossing malfunctions. You can enable this later in your device settings.
Camera/Photos
Attach photos to crossing condition reports (optional)
If you choose to report crossing conditions, you can optionally attach photos to help other users and authorities understand the situation.
Android Background Location Notice
For Android users: If you choose to enable background location access, you'll see a system prompt. This permission allows RailRadar to alert you about nearby train activity even when the app isn't open.
Read full background location disclosureManaging Your Permissions
iOS Settings
- 1. Open Settings app
- 2. Scroll down and tap "RailRadar"
- 3. Tap "Location" to change location settings
- 4. Tap "Notifications" to manage alerts
Android Settings
- 1. Open Settings app
- 2. Tap "Apps" or "Application Manager"
- 3. Find and tap "RailRadar"
- 4. Tap "Permissions" to adjust access
Safety First
Remember: RailRadar is a tool to help enhance your awareness, but it should never replace looking both ways, listening for trains, and following all posted railroad crossing signals and gates.