Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Markus Källander built the NavExtras app as a Free app. This SERVICE is provided by Markus Källander at no cost and is intended for use as is.

This page is used to inform visitors regarding my policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decided to use my Service.

If you choose to use my Service, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy. The Personal Information that I collect is used for providing and improving the Service. I will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

The terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, which is accessible at NavExtras unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy.

Accessibility Service API (AccessibilityService)

NavExtras uses the Android AccessibilityService API to support its core feature: Floating Navigation Overlays (Speedometer, Compass / Bearing, Altitude, and Place Name).

• Why it is needed:
  To automatically display floating overlays when you start navigation and hide them when you exit navigation, NavExtras needs to detect when your selected navigation apps (such as Google Maps or Waze) are active in the foreground. Android requires the AccessibilityService API to detect active foreground window changes in real time.

• What data the service accesses:
  The service only observes window state change events (typeWindowStateChanged) to detect the package name of the active foreground application.

• What the service does NOT do:

  • NavExtras does NOT read, record, or observe any content displayed on your screen.

  • NavExtras does NOT monitor, track, or capture keystrokes, typed text, passwords, or personal credentials.

  • NavExtras does NOT interact with, modify, or control other applications on your screen.

• Data Storage & Privacy:
  No data accessed via the AccessibilityService API is collected, stored, transmitted over the internet, or shared with third parties. All processing is strictly performed locally in memory on your device in real time.

• User Consent:
  The Accessibility Service is completely optional. NavExtras presents a prominent disclosure screen explaining this usage and requires your affirmative consent before directing you to enable the service in your device settings. You can disable this service at any time in your Android Accessibility Settings.

Location data

NavExtras uses and displays location data to provide real-time navigation metrics (speedometer, compass heading, altitude, and approximate place name).

• Foreground Location Access:
  NavExtras requires permission to access location data (ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION and ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION) while you are using the app or while a navigation overlay session is actively running.

• Foreground Service:
  When floating overlays are visible, NavExtras runs an Android Foreground Service (FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION) with a persistent notification in the status bar to ensure continuous and accurate calculations.

• Reverse Geocoding (Place Name):
  If you enable the optional "Place Name" overlay feature, the app transmits your current latitude and longitude over secure HTTPS to a reverse geocoding provider (OpenStreetMap Nominatim or Google) solely to retrieve the name of the current locality. These coordinates are processed ephemerally and are not saved, logged, or linked to your personal identity.

• Storage:
  Location data is used strictly in real time and is never stored on the device or uploaded to external servers for tracking or advertising.

Information Collection and Use

For a better experience, while using our Service, I may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information. The information that I request will be retained on your device and is not collected by me in any way.

The app does use third party services that may collect information used to identify you.

Link to privacy policy of third party service providers used by the app

• Google Play Services

• Google Analytics for Firebase

• Firebase Crashlytics

Log Data

I want to inform you that whenever you use my Service, in a case of an error in the app I collect data and information (through third party products) on your phone called Log Data. This Log Data may include information such as your device Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, device name, operating system version, the configuration of the app when utilizing my Service, the time and date of your use of the Service, and other statistics.

Cookies

Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are commonly used as anonymous unique identifiers. These are sent to your browser from the websites that you visit and are stored on your device's internal memory.

This Service does not use these “cookies” explicitly. However, the app may use third party code and libraries that use “cookies” to collect information and improve their services. You have the option to either accept or refuse these cookies and know when a cookie is being sent to your device. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of this Service.

Service Providers

I may employ third-party companies and individuals due to the following reasons:

• To facilitate our Service;

• To provide the Service on our behalf;

• To perform Service-related services; or

• To assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.

I want to inform users of this Service that these third parties have access to your Personal Information. The reason is to perform the tasks assigned to them on our behalf. However, they are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.

Security

I value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and I cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Links to Other Sites

This Service may contain links to other sites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. Note that these external sites are not operated by me. Therefore, I strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites. I have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Children’s Privacy

These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. In the case I discover that a child under 13 has provided me with personal information, I immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact me so that I will be able to do necessary actions.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

This policy is effective as of 2026-09-12

Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about my Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact me at markus.kallander@gmail.com.

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