Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 16, 2026

Thank you for using GPS Geo Camera - Map Camera (“we”, “our”, or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how our application collects, uses, and protects user information.

1. Information We Collect

We do not collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, or phone number unless voluntarily provided by you.

The app may temporarily access:

• Location information (GPS coordinates)
• Camera access for capturing photos
• Storage/photos access for saving captured images
• Device information for app performance and crash analytics

2. Permissions Used

Our app uses the following Android permissions only for core app functionality:

• Camera Permission – To capture photos within the app.
• Location Permission (Precise & Approximate) – To add GPS location, address, map coordinates, altitude, and timestamp information on photos.
• Photos/Media/Storage Permission – To save captured photos to your device gallery and allow users to select images.
• Internet Permission – To load maps, advertisements, and app-related online services.
• Foreground Service Permission – Used only when camera or GPS features require active background processing.

3. How We Use Information

The accessed information is used only to provide app features such as:

• Adding GPS location stamps on photos
• Displaying map and address information
• Saving and sharing captured images
• Improving app performance and stability

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties.

Some non-personal data may be processed by trusted third-party services such as:

• Google AdMob (for advertisements)
• Google Firebase (analytics and crash reporting)
• Google Maps SDK (map services)

5. Google Play Compliance

GPS Geo Camera - Map Camera follows Google Play Developer Policies, including:

• User Data Policy
• Location Permission Policy
• Photo and Video Permissions Policy
• Families Policy (if applicable)
• Ads Policy

Permissions are requested only when necessary for app functionality.

6. Photo & Location Data

Photos captured using the app remain stored locally on your device unless you choose to share them manually.

GPS location data is used only for generating map camera overlays and is not stored on our servers.

7. Third-Party Services

The app may use third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

• Google Play Services
• Google AdMob
• Firebase Analytics
• Google Maps Platform

8. Security

We value your trust and strive to use commercially acceptable means of protecting your data. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

9. Children's Privacy

Our application is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

Email: upoovarasan20@gmail.com