Earthquake Tracker Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 07-02-2026

Thank you for using Earthquake Tracker ("the App"), developed by SmartAppsStudio. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it.

By using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect and Use

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

Location Information (ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION) We request access to your device's coarse location (not your precise GPS position). Why we need it: We use this information to fetch and display recent earthquakes that have occurred near your general area. This location data is used for a one-time request and is not stored or tracked by us.

2. Third-Party Services

The app uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. We do not control these third-party services, and their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies.

Google Play Services
Our app uses Google Play Services to function correctly. This service may collect data as described in Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google AdMob
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in the App. AdMob may collect and use data about you to provide personalized ads, such as your device's advertising ID. You can learn more about how Google collects and uses your data here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) The earthquake data presented in the App is sourced from the public APIs provided by the U.S. Geological Survey. Their data practices are governed by the policies of the U.S. Department of the Interior.

3. Log Data

We want to inform you that whenever you use our Service, in a case of an error in the app, we may collect data and information (through third-party products) on your phone called Log Data. This Log Data may include information such as your device's IP address, device name, 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. This information is used solely for the purpose of identifying and fixing bugs to improve the app.

4. Security

We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it, please 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.

5. Children’s Privacy

This Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will 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 us so that we can take the necessary actions.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

7. Contact Us

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