Privacy policy

1. Introduction

Bearing Compass is designed to function primarily offline and with minimal data usage.

This Privacy Policy explains what information the app uses, how it is handled, and your choices regarding permissions and locally stored data.

2. Sensor Access

Bearing Compass uses your device’s motion and compass sensors to:

• Determine your current heading

• Display directional orientation

• Calculate drift relative to a selected target bearing

All sensor data is processed locally on your device in real time.

Bearing Compass does not collect, transmit, store, or share sensor data.

3. Local Device Storage

The app may store limited information locally on your device, including:

• Your selected target heading

• App review prompt state

• Basic app preferences

This information remains on your device and is not transmitted to us.

You can remove this data at any time by uninstalling the app or clearing the app’s storage through your device settings.

4. Feedback Emails

If you choose to use the in-app feedback option, your email application may send us:

• Your email address

• The message you write

• Basic app version and platform information included in the email template

This information is only used to respond to feedback and improve the app.

5. Analytics and Tracking

Bearing Compass does not use:

• Third-party analytics services

• Advertising SDKs

• Behavioral tracking

• Personalized advertising

• Account systems

6. Permissions

Depending on your device and platform, Bearing Compass may request access to:

• Motion sensors

• Compass or magnetometer sensors

These permissions are required for the app’s core compass functionality.

If permission is denied, some features may not function correctly.

7. Third-Party Services

Bearing Compass is built using platform and infrastructure services provided by:

• Apple

• Google Play

• Expo

These services may process limited technical information according to their own privacy policies.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the “Last updated” date above.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact:

JVN Consultancy
consultancy.jvn@gmail.com