Privacy Policy

Last Updated:  11 September 2025

This Privacy Policy applies to the GPS Navigation: Satellite Map application (hereby referred to as the “Application”) for mobile devices that was developed by Digital Ware Zone (hereinafter referred to as the “Service Provider”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information in compliance with Google Play policies and global data protection laws, including GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), LGPD (Brazil), VCDPA (Virginia), CDPA (Connecticut), and UCPA (Utah).

While using our services or connecting the Application with a mobile device, we may request access to certain personal information or device data. This includes:

1- Information We Collect and Use

• Device Information – Mobile device unique ID, IP address, operating system, type of mobile internet browser, app usage data, and crash logs.

• Advertising Identifiers – Such as Google Advertising ID and Ad Services data, used for delivering and measuring personalized ads.

• Location Data (Core Feature) – Approximate and precise location (via GPS, Wi-Fi, or network). Location access is required to provide:

• Real-time navigation and route planning

• Nearby places and local search

• Compass and satellite map features

• Weather and traffic updates

• Background Location – The Application may continue to access your location while running in the background, solely to provide uninterrupted navigation, turn-by-turn guidance, and alerts. You may disable this in device settings, but it may affect functionality.

• Camera Access – Used for scanning QR codes, capturing photos, or sharing location-based content.

• Media & Storage Access – Allows saving or sharing map screenshots, routes, or media.

• Notifications & Vibration – Used for turn-by-turn directions, navigation alerts, and reminders.

• Billing & Licensing Information – Managed securely by Google Play for in-app purchases and license validation.

• Cloud Messaging Tokens – Used for push notifications such as feature updates, traffic alerts, or reminders.

a) Diagnostics Data

• We may collect information about the performance of the app on your device, such as loading time, crashes, and technical diagnostics. This information is used only to improve app stability and performance.

2- We use this information to:

• Provide core app functionality and improve performance.

• Send you product, service, or feature updates, including changes to our terms, conditions, and policies.

• Keep our App safe and secure by preventing fraud and misuse.

• Develop and display personalized content and advertising (in collaboration with third-party partners) tailored to your interests and/or location, and to measure effectiveness.

• Provide continuous navigation guidance even when the app is running in the background.

3- Data Retention

Personal data (such as name/email if provided for support) will be securely deleted within 30–90 days of app uninstallation, inactivity, or upon receiving a verified deletion request. Non-personal data (such as crash logs or analytics) may be retained longer in aggregated/anonymized form for service improvement.

4- Third-Party Services

The Application uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. Please review the privacy policies of these third-party service providers:

• Google Play Services: https://policies.google.com/privacy

• AdMob: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543

• Firebase Analytics: https://firebase.google.com/policies/analytics

• Mapbox: https://www.mapbox.com/legal/privacy

• Firebase Crashlytics: https://firebase.google.com/terms/crashlytics

5- How to Request Data Deletion from Third-Party Services

Google AdMob: Google Ad Settings

Google Analytics for Firebase: Firebase Data Privacy

Firebase Crashlytics: No direct user data is collected, only crash logs.

6- Opt-Out Rights

You can stop all collection of information by the Application easily by uninstalling it. You may use the standard uninstall processes as may be available as part of your mobile device or via the mobile application marketplace or network.

7- Right to Opt-Out of Data Sale and Targeted Advertising

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your personal data. Under applicable data protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other privacy regulations, you have the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising.

8- How to Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising

Although we do not sell your personal data, we may share certain information for the purpose of serving personalized ads. You can opt-out of this data sharing at any time by managing your advertising preferences through the following options:

On Android Devices

Go to Settings > Google > Ads

Toggle Opt-out of Ads Personalization.

These settings will limit the sharing of your data for targeted advertising purposes. However, please note that opting-out may not stop ads from being shown to you; it will simply make those ads less relevant to your interests.

You can also reset your Advertising ID in device settings to clear previous ad profiles.

9- Right to Know About Data Sharing

You have the right to know if your personal data is being shared with third-party service providers or other entities. We share data only with third-party service providers that assist us in providing services, such as analytics or advertising. You can request more detailed information by contacting us at support@digitalwarezone.com.

10- Right to Know About Data Sales

We understand the importance of transparency when it comes to your personal information. Under applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar regulations, users have the right to know if their personal data is being sold. However, we do not sell any personal data. Your personal information is never shared with third parties for profit or sold for any commercial purposes. We only collect, store, and process data for the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, such as providing services, improving our offerings, and ensuring the security of our systems.

11- Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on several legal bases for processing your personal data, depending on the circumstances and the applicable data protection laws. These include:

Consent: We process personal data where you have provided explicit consent, such as agreeing to personalized ads or location-based services. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your settings or contacting us.

Contractual Necessity: Some data is processed to fulfill our contractual obligations to provide services through our apps, such as ensuring app functionality and performance.

Legitimate Interests: We process your data based on our legitimate interests to improve the app experience, ensure security, detect fraud, and enhance services, provided these interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.

Legal Obligation: In certain cases, we process your data to comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

12- Permissions We Use

Our application may request the following permissions from your device to provide full functionality. These permissions are only used for their stated purposes and in compliance with Google Play policies:

ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID / com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID – Used for advertising and analytics to deliver and measure relevant ads.

ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION / ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS – Supports ad personalization topics and campaign attribution.

ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION & ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION – Provides approximate and precise location for navigation, route planning, and nearby place services.

ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE & CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE – Checks and manages network connectivity for app functionality.

ACCESS_WIFI_STATE – Detects Wi-Fi connection for improved accuracy of location-based features.

CAMERA – Enables camera functions, such as scanning or capturing photos within the app.

FOREGROUND_SERVICE & FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION – Keeps navigation active in background for uninterrupted route guidance

GET_TASKS – Supports performance monitoring and enhances multitasking experience.

INTERNET – Required for accessing online content, services, and updates.

POST_NOTIFICATIONS – Allows the app to send you notifications, reminders, and updates.

READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE / WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE – Allows saving and retrieving files, such as maps or media, for app features.

READ_MEDIA_IMAGES & READ_MEDIA_VIDEO – Provides access to images and videos for saving, sharing, or displaying media in the app.

VIBRATE – Supports vibration feedback for notifications and alerts.

WAKE_LOCK –Prevents screen from turning off during active navigation.

com.android.vending.BILLING – Enables secure in-app purchases through Google Play.

com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE – Verifies the app license through Google Play services.

com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE – Enables push notifications (e.g., updates and service alerts).

com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE – Tracks app installs for analytics and ad campaign measurement.

com.gps.navigation.maps.compass.satellite.location.route.planner.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION – Used for internal app broadcast communication to manage background tasks securely.

13- Children’s Privacy

This app is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your country, which may be up to 16 under GDPR). We do not serve personalized ads to children under the age of consent. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover that a child has provided personal information, we will delete it immediately. Parents or guardians can contact us anytime at support@digitalwarezone.com to review, update, or request deletion of their child’s data.

14- Data Security

The Service Provider is concerned about safeguarding the confidentiality of your information. We implement industry-standard security practices to protect your data, including encryption and secure storage methods. However, no method is 100% secure.

15- International Data Transfers:

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We rely on legal safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure compliance with GDPR and other privacy laws.

16- User Rights

We are committed to giving you control over your personal data. In accordance with GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, and other applicable laws, you have the following rights:

Right to Access – Request a copy of the data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated personal data.

Right to Deletion – Request deletion of your personal data.

Right to Know – Request details about how your data is collected, shared, or processed.

Right to Opt-Out – Disable personalized ads or opt-out of the sale/sharing of personal data.

Right to Portability (LGPD) – Request transfer of your data to another service provider.

Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw previously given consent for data processing at any time.

Right to Lodge a Complaint – If you believe your data has been handled improperly, you may contact your local data protection authority, or reach out to us directly at support@digitalwarezone.com.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@digitalwarezone.com . We will respond to all verified requests in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

17- In-App Purchases

Our app offers in-app purchases to unlock premium features, remove ads, or access advanced tools.

What We Collect: Payment details are processed securely via the Google app store (e.g., Google Play). We do not store or access your payment information (e.g., credit card details).

Purpose: Unlock premium features, remove ads, or enhance functionality.

Third-Party Payment Processing: Transactions are managed by trusted platforms like Google Play, which process payments per their privacy policies.

18- Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Our appointed Data Protection Officer Digital Ware Zone oversees data privacy compliance. As the DPO, Digital Ware Zone is responsible for ensuring that our data collection and usage practices comply with privacy laws and for the protection of your personal data For privacy concerns or inquiries, contact our DPO

Contact: developers@digitalwarezone.com  

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "11 September 2025" date at the top of this document indicates when it was last revised.

Controller Information

The data controller responsible for your personal data is: Digital Ware Zone.

For general support, contact: support@digitalwarezone.com .

For legal or data protection matters, contact: developers@digitalwarezone.com .

Address: Building No. C 6, 2nd Floor, Serene Plaza, Sector F, DHA Phase 1, Islamabad

Contact Us:

If you have any questions regarding privacy while using the Application, or have questions about the practices, please contact the Service Provider via email.

Contact Person: Irfan Saleem

Email: support@digitalwarezone.com
Address: Building No. C 6, 2nd Floor, Serene Plaza, Sector F, DHA Phase 1, Islamabad