Last Updated: August 2, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Khidmat ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information through the Phone Tracker – GPS Location app. This policy complies with global privacy regulations including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), and Google Play Developer Program Policies.
1. Who We Are (Data Controller)
Developer Name: Khidmat
Email: mdarifur475@gmail.com
Phone: +8801700890059
Data Protection Officer (DPO): Khidmat (same contact)
2. Information We Collect
We do not collect personal identifiers such as your name, email, or phone number. However, we may collect or transmit the following information:
• Device ID (such as Android Advertising ID)
• Precise location data (used for real-time tracking)
• Camera access (used for QR code scanning)
• SOS alert events
• Device information (model, OS version)
• Crash reports
• In-app usage data (non-personal analytics)
All data is collected only after receiving explicit user consent through runtime permissions.
3. Purpose of Collection
We use the collected data only for:
• Providing core app functionalities like location tracking, SOS alerts, and QR scanning
• Improving app performance and stability
• Ensuring app security and compliance with legal obligations
We do not use your data for advertising, marketing, profiling, or resale to third parties.
4. Data Retention
All data is processed and stored locally on your device. We do not store user data on cloud servers or external systems.
We retain data only for the period necessary to fulfill core functionality of the app. Specifically:
- Location history and SOS alert data are deleted automatically after 30 days, or
- Immediately when the user uninstalls the app, or
- When the user clears app data from device settings.
Non-personal technical logs (e.g., crash logs) are retained temporarily for performance troubleshooting and deleted automatically within 7–30 days.
We do not retain personal data beyond the usage lifecycle of the app.
5. Data Sharing and Selling
We do not share, sell, or transmit your data to any third party.
Under the CCPA, we confirm that we do not sell or share personal information, including for advertising purposes.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
• Right to access: Request a copy of your data
• Right to delete: Ask us to delete your data
• Right to correct: Fix any inaccurate data
• Right to know: Understand whether and to whom your data is shared
• Right to withdraw consent: Disable permissions at any time in your device settings
• Right to data portability: Request a copy of your data in portable format
• Right to file a complaint with your data protection authority
6.1. Legal Basis for Data Processing (GDPR):
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:
• Consent: We process location, camera access, and device data only after obtaining your explicit consent through runtime permissions in the app.
• Legitimate Interests: We may process non-personal usage data (e.g., crash logs, performance analytics) to improve app functionality, security, and user experience. This does not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
• Legal Obligation: In limited cases, we may retain data temporarily if required to comply with applicable laws or legal processes.
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by disabling permissions or uninstalling the app.
7. Opt-out Rights (CCPA and VCDPA)
You may opt out of the following:
• Targeted advertising (not used)
• Sale of personal data (we do not sell)
• Automated decision-making or profiling (not used)
To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at mdarifur475@gmail.com.
8. Children’s Privacy
This app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal data from children.
9. Data Security
We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
• Local-only data processing
• No transmission to external servers
• Permission-based access control
10. Permissions Used
The app may request the following permissions to function properly:
• Location: Used for real-time device tracking
• Camera: Used for scanning QR codes to add friends
• Vibration and Sound: Used for SOS alerts
• Device ID: Used for crash and analytics reporting
All permissions are optional and requested only when necessary for app functionality.
11. CCPA and VCDPA Disclosures
Under CCPA and VCDPA, users have the right to:
• Know what personal data is collected
• Request access to and deletion of personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Opt out of data sharing or sale (not applicable)
• File a complaint if requests are denied
We provide equal service and pricing regardless of a user’s privacy choices.
12. How to Exercise Your Opt-Out Rights (CCPA & VCDPA)
While we do not sell personal data, engage in targeted advertising, or use profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects, we provide the following options for users to exercise their opt-out rights as required by CCPA and VCDPA:
• Disable Permissions: You may disable access to location, camera, or other app permissions via your device settings at any time.
• Uninstall the App: All locally stored data is deleted automatically upon uninstallation.
• Send a Formal Request: You may contact us directly to request that we stop collecting, sharing, or processing your data, or to exercise any privacy right (access, deletion, correction, etc.).
To submit a formal privacy or opt-out request, contact us at:
Email: mdarifur475@gmail.com
Phone: +8801700890059
13. Policy Updates
We review and update this Privacy Policy at least once per year or when required by law or app changes.
Last updated: August 2, 2025
Users will be notified of significant changes via app updates or notices in the Play Store.
14. Contact Us
For any questions or privacy requests, contact:
Khidmat
Email: mdarifur475@gmail.com
Phone: +8801700890059