Privacy Policy for Solar Panel Compass

Last Updated: August 23, 2026

Charbel Maalouf ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Solar Panel Compass mobile application (the "App"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our App and the choices you have associated with that data.

1. Information Collection and Use

We use your data to provide and improve the App. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Data Types Collected

A. Location Data

To provide accurate solar alignment guidance, the App requires access to your Approximate Location (Network-based).

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Purpose: We use your latitude to calculate the specific solar target heading for your current position.

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Storage: This data is processed locally on your device. We do not store your location history or transmit your coordinates to any external servers.

B. Financial Information (Purchase History)

The App offers options to support development via donations.

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Purpose: Transactions are processed through the Google Play Billing Library.

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Data Handling: We do not collect or store your credit card numbers or bank details. Google Play provides us with a transaction receipt to verify and fulfill your purchase.

C. Device Permissions

The App requests the following permissions:

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Vibrate: To provide haptic feedback when your device is aligned with the solar target.

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Internet Access: To verify billing status and provide location-based solar data updates.

2. Data Sharing and Disclosure 

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties. Your location data stays on your device, and your financial data is managed exclusively by Google Play.

3. Data Retention and Deletion

Since we do not store your personal data on external servers, there is no data for us to delete. If you wish to stop data collection, you may:

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Revoke location permissions in your device settings.

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Uninstall the App.

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Clear the App's cache and storage in your device settings.

4. Security

The security of your data is important to us. We rely on the secure infrastructure of the Android operating system and Google Play Services to ensure that all interactions (location and billing) are encrypted and protected.

5. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

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By email: docmtl@gmail.com