Privacy Policy for GPS Map Camera Photo Location

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how GPS Map Camera Photo Location (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application (“App” or “Service”). We follow Google Play policies and all relevant data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

Our App collects only the minimum information necessary for core functionality. We do not collect any personal data without your consent.

1.1 Location Information

Permissions used:

ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION

Purpose:

These are required to:

Add GPS coordinates to photos

Generate geotag stamps

Show live map location

Add longitude, latitude, speed, and direction

We do NOT:

Track your location in the background

Share your location with third parties

Store location data on our servers

Location remains within your device.

1.2 Photos, Media, and Files

Permissions used:

READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (Android 12 & below)

WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (maxSdkVersion=28)

READ_MEDIA_IMAGES

READ_MEDIA_VIDEO

READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED

Purpose:

These permissions allow you to:

Select photos and videos from your gallery

Save photos with GPS stamps

Choose specific user-selected media only

Access files only when you manually select them

We do NOT:

Access any file without your action

Upload your photos or videos to our servers

Share your media with any third party

All processing happens locally on your device.

1.3 Camera & Microphone

Permissions used:

CAMERA

android.hardware.camera (uses-feature)

RECORD_AUDIO (only for video features)

Purpose:

Camera is used to:

Capture new photos

Apply GPS stamps in real-time

Overlay compass direction and map details

Microphone is used only if you use video recording features.

The App never records audio automatically.

1.4 Sensors

Permission used:

USE_SENSORS

Purpose:

Used for:

Compass direction

Magnetic field detection

Orientation data for geotag stamps

No sensor data is stored, shared, or tracked.

1.5 Vibration

Permission:

VIBRATE

Purpose:

Provides haptic feedback when taking photos.

1.6 Internet

Permission:

INTERNET

Purpose:

Used only for:

Loading map tiles (Google Maps)

Ads display (if enabled)

Syncing basic app configurations

Crash analytics (if required)

We do NOT:

Upload your personal data

Upload photos or location data

Track you across the internet

2. How We Use Your Information

We use data only to provide core app functionality:

Add GPS location stamps to photos

Add timestamps and date stamps

Add compass direction and altitude

Generate map-based photo overlays

Save and manage geotagged photos

Improve app performance and fix bugs

We do not process any personal data beyond what is necessary for the app to work.

3. Data Storage & Security

All photos, locations, and data processed by the App stay on your device.

No user content is stored on our servers.

We use secure, industry-standard practices to protect your data.

We do not transfer personal data to any external systems.

If any third-party tools (e.g., Maps, Ads) collect data, it is handled under their own privacy policies.

4. Third-Party Services

Our App may use:

Google Maps SDK

Google AdMob (if ads are enabled)

Firebase Crashlytics / Analytics (optional)

These third parties may collect non-personal data such as:

Device type

App usage

Crash logs

This is for stability, advertisements, and analytics.

We do not share:

Photos

Location

Contacts

Files

Sensitive personal data

5. Data Sharing

We do not:

Sell personal data

Share your data with advertisers

Transfer your data to anyone

Your photos, GPS coordinates, and files are not accessible to any external party.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided information, contact us and we will delete it.

7. Your Rights & Choices

You can at any time:

Grant or revoke permissions

Delete stamped photos

Uninstall the app to remove all stored data

Control ad personalization from device settings

Restricted permissions may affect app functionality, but the app will continue to operate with limited features.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Updates will be posted within the App and/or on the Play Store listing.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: 📧 [thegrandcorsaapp@gmail.com]