Privacy Policy for GeoGPSCamera

Last Updated: May 5, 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how GeoGPSCamera ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile application ("GeoGPSCamera", "the App"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. By using GeoGPSCamera, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

The GeoGPSCamera app may collect the following information:

• Account Information: If you choose to use Google Sign-In or create an account, we receive your account information, such as your name and email address.
• Location Data: GPS coordinates and location metadata that are attached to your photos and videos.
• Camera Data: Photos and videos you capture using the app, including their metadata.
• User Settings: Your preferences for photo resolution, GPS accuracy, timestamp formats, and other app settings.
• User-Generated Content: Any notes, tags, or descriptions you add to your photos and videos.

Device Information

• Device model and operating system version
• Unique device identifiers
• Camera specifications and capabilities
• GPS and location sensor information
• Storage access (for saving photos and videos)
• Network information (when sharing or syncing content)

Usage Information

• How you interact with the app
• Feature usage patterns
• Preferences and settings
• Error logs and performance data
• Session information and activity timestamps

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the App's functionality
• Capture and store geotagged photos and videos
• Display location data on maps and in photo metadata
• Organize and categorize your media by location
• Enable sharing features when you choose to use them
• Store and retrieve your media and associated data
• Enable cloud backup and sync features (when authorized)
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our App
• Address technical issues and improve performance
• Provide customer support

Data Storage and Security

Your photos, videos, and associated location data are stored primarily on your device's local storage. If you choose to use cloud backup features, your data may be backed up to your personal cloud storage account (such as Google Drive or similar services) over a secure connection. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. Photos and videos are stored in standard formats with embedded location metadata (EXIF data) when available.

Third-Party Services

Our App uses the following third-party services that may collect information:

Google Services

• Google Firebase Analytics: Collects anonymous usage data to help us improve the App
• Google Play Services: Required for app functionality and updates
• Google Maps API: Used for displaying location data and maps
• Google Location Services: For enhanced location accuracy
• Google Drive API: Used only if you choose to back up data to your Google Drive
• Google Sign-In: For authentication purposes (optional)

Advertising

• Google AdMob: Displays advertisements within the App
• User Messaging Platform: Manages consent for personalized advertising

Billing

• Google Play Billing: Processes in-app purchases and subscriptions

Other Libraries

• CameraX: For camera functionality
• Glide/Coil: For image loading and caching
• Room Database: For local data storage
• Retrofit & OkHttp: For network communications
• ExifInterface: For reading and writing photo metadata
• WorkManager: For background tasks

Location Data

GeoGPSCamera's primary function is to capture and store location data with your photos and videos. This location data is:

• Captured at the time the photo or video is taken
• Stored within the photo/video file as standard EXIF metadata
• Used to display the location on maps within the app
• Only shared when you explicitly choose to share a photo/video
• Accessible to any application that can read standard photo/video metadata if you share the file

You can disable location tagging through the app settings or your device's location permission settings at any time.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• When explicitly authorized by you (such as when you share photos or back up to cloud storage)
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• In connection with a business transfer or acquisition

Be aware that when you share photos or videos taken with GeoGPSCamera, the location data embedded in those files may be accessible to the recipients or platforms where you share them.

Your Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Camera and Location Permissions: You can grant or revoke camera and location permissions through your device settings
• GPS Settings: You can adjust GPS accuracy and location tagging preferences within the app
• Access and Update: You can review and manage your photos, videos, and their metadata directly within the App
• Data Backup: You can choose whether to back up your data to cloud storage
• Advertising Preferences: You can adjust your personalized ad preferences through your device settings
• Delete Data: You can delete photos, videos, and associated metadata from the App

Children's Privacy

GeoGPSCamera is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from your child, please contact us.

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 and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Permissions Used

• Camera: Required for taking photos and videos
• Location: Required for geotagging photos and videos
• Internet: Required for features like analytics, maps, ads, and cloud integration
• Storage: Required for saving photos, videos, and related data on your device
• Background Location: Optional for tracking features (if available)
• Foreground Service: For camera functionality and location updates while the app is in use

Contact Us

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

Email: iyaltamizh@gmail.com

Legal Compliance

This privacy policy is compliant with relevant privacy laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.