Information Collection and Use

We do not require you to create an account, sign in, or provide your name, email address, or phone number to use Gapday: State & Country Tracker.

The information you build inside the app — the days you have recorded, the state or country associated with each day, and any entries you add or edit by hand — is stored only in local storage on your device. We do not upload, transmit, or store this information on our servers.

The app does use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. Link to the privacy policy of third-party service providers used by the app:

• Apple App Store and StoreKit — https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

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

• Firebase Crashlytics — https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy/

Photo Library Access

Gapday: State & Country Tracker asks for permission to access your photo library. This is the core function of the app and we want to be completely clear about what happens.

What we read. For each photo, the app reads only two pieces of embedded metadata: the date and time the photo was taken, and the GPS coordinates recorded by your camera, if present. The app uses these to work out which state or country you were in on a given day, and to identify days for which no photo evidence exists.

What we do not do. The app does not upload, copy, transmit, back up, or store your photos or videos. It does not analyse the visual contents of your images, and it does not use facial recognition or object recognition of any kind. Your photos never leave your device.

Where processing happens. All scanning and metadata extraction is performed locally on your device. No photo, thumbnail, or image file is sent to us or to any third party.

What is retained. After a scan, the app keeps only derived information: a date, a resolved state or country, and the time zone associated with that location. Photos themselves are not retained by the app in any form.

Limited access. iOS allows you to grant access to selected photos rather than your full library. If you choose limited access, the app can only read metadata from the photos you have selected, and the resulting day history will be incomplete.

Revoking access. You may revoke photo access at any time in Settings > Privacy & Security > Photos > Gapday. Revoking access stops the app from detecting new days. Information already saved on your device remains until you delete it.

Location Data

The app does not request access to your device's location services and does not track your location in real time or in the background. All location information used by the app is derived from GPS coordinates already embedded in your own photos by the camera that took them.

Days for which no photo contains GPS coordinates are shown as having no location information. You may fill these in manually.

Information You Enter Manually

You may add or correct the state or country recorded for any day. These entries are stored locally on your device alongside the rest of your day history and are not transmitted to us.

Subscriptions and In-App Purchases

Gapday: State & Country Tracker offers paid subscription plans that unlock the app's premium features. Pricing, plan duration, and any introductory pricing are displayed in the app before you confirm a purchase.

All purchases are processed by Apple through your App Store account. We never receive, collect, or store your credit card number, bank details, or billing address. We receive only a transaction receipt and subscription status from Apple, which we use to verify your purchase and restore it if you reinstall the app or move to a new device.

Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can view, manage, or cancel your subscription at any time in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions on your device. Please refer to Apple's Privacy Policy for information on how Apple handles payment data.

Log Data

We want to inform you that whenever you use our Service, in a case of an error in the app, we 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 model, operating system version, the configuration of the app when utilizing our Service, the time and date of your use of the Service, and other statistics. Log Data does not include your photos or your day history.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics for Firebase and Firebase Crashlytics to understand how the app is used and to diagnose crashes. This includes aggregated, non-identifying information such as which screens are opened, session length, app version, device model, and crash stack traces. We use this information solely to fix problems and improve the app.

Data Storage and Retention

Your day history, location entries, and app settings are stored locally on your device. We do not operate a server that holds this information, and we cannot access it. If you delete the app, this information is removed from your device along with it.

Because this information is stored only on your device, it is not automatically backed up by us. If you restore your device from an iCloud or iTunes backup that includes app data, your history may be restored along with it, according to Apple's backup settings.

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

We may employ third-party companies and individuals for 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.

We 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. No third party receives your photos or your day history.

Data Deletion Rights & Instructions

Your day history, manual entries, and app settings are stored locally on your device.

• Local Data Deletion: You can delete all locally stored data at any time by uninstalling Gapday: State & Country Tracker, or by using the reset option inside the app where available.

• Data Deletion Requests: If you have any concerns or wish to request the deletion of any data that may have been collected by integrated third-party services (such as Analytics or crash reporting), you can contact us directly via email at admin@hpgmobile.com with the subject "Data Deletion Request". We will assist and process your request within 30 days.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal information, to object to processing, and to withdraw any consent you have given. Residents of the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom have these rights under the GDPR; residents of California have comparable rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.

We do not sell your personal information for money. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@hpgmobile.com.

Security

We value your trust in providing us with 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 we 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 us. Therefore, we strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites. We 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. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. In the case we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we 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 get in touch with us so that we will be able to take the necessary actions.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at admin@hpgmobile.com.