Secure Privacy-Centric Travel Card App

This project is a transit payment app focused on user privacy. It allows contactless payments for public transportation while keeping your personal information secure.

Features

• Secure Payments: Uses RSA encryption to protect your payment details during contactless transactions.
• User Authentication: Integrates OAuth for safe and simple user login.
• Efficient Backend: The server is built with Flask and uses asynchronous calls and caching to respond quickly.
• Cross-Platform Mobile App: Developed with React Native, the app works on both iOS and Android devices.
• Cloud Integration: Utilizes Firebase for reliable data storage and management.
• Privacy Compliance: Fully adheres to GDPR and PIPEDA regulations to ensure user data protection.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React Native
• Backend: Flask
• Cloud Services: Firebase
• Security: RSA Encryption, OAuth

Getting Started

To set up the project on your local machine:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/bythebug/Secure-Privacy-Centric-Travel-Card-App.git

2. Backend Setup:

   • Navigate to the backend folder:

     cd Secure-Privacy-Centric-Travel-Card-App/backend

   • Create a virtual environment:

     python3 -m venv venv

   • Activate the virtual environment:

     • On macOS/Linux:

       source venv/bin/activate

     • On Windows:

       venv\Scripts\activate

   • Install the required packages:

     pip install -r requirements.txt

   • Start the Flask server:

     flask run

3. Frontend Setup:

   • Navigate to the frontend folder:

     cd ../frontend

   • Install the dependencies:

     npm install

   • Run the React Native app:

     npm start

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Make your changes and commit them with clear messages.
4. Push your changes to your fork.
5. Submit a pull request detailing your changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.