GPS Maps & Data Tool Privacy Policy

GPS Maps & Data Tool is a mobile map tool that lets users save markers, attach photos, draw routes and areas, record Flow Me routes, search places, and export selected data. This Privacy Policy explains what information the app handles, how that information is used, and what choices users have.

Summary

• GPS Maps & Data Tool does not require account registration
• The app includes Google Mobile Ads to show ads
• Most app data is stored locally on the user's device
• Location and photo library access are optional and used only for features the user chooses to use
• Place search sends the user's search query to the OpenStreetMap Nominatim search service so results can be returned

Information We Handle

• Foreground device location for current-position and recenter features
• Location data used to record Flow Me routes while tracking is active with a visible foreground service notification
• Photos selected by the user and copied into the app's local storage so they remain linked to saved marker records
• User-created map content such as markers, coordinates, notes, attached photo references, routes, waypoints, area geometry, preferences, and recent searches
• Search queries sent to https://nominatim.openstreetmap.org/ when place or address search is used

How Information Is Used

• Showing and recentering the map
• Saving user-created map items
• Attaching selected photos to markers
• Returning place search results
• Recording Flow Me routes while the user keeps tracking active
• Exporting map data to CSV or JSON files
• Opening the device share sheet when the user chooses to share an export

Data Storage

Most data created in the app is stored locally on the user's device, including saved markers, routes, areas, preferences, and recent searches. Marker photos selected by the user are also stored in the app's local file storage on the device.

Data Sharing

GPS Maps & Data Tool does not sell personal information. Data may be shared when search queries are sent to OpenStreetMap Nominatim, when export files are shared because the user explicitly chooses to share them, or when Google Mobile Ads processes device, app, and ad interaction information to deliver, measure, and improve ads according to Google's own policies.

Advertising

The app uses Google Mobile Ads. Ad requests may use identifiers, device information, approximate location derived by Google services, and ad interaction data as permitted by your device settings and Google's advertising policies. You can manage ad personalization and related choices in your Google and Android settings.

Permissions

• ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION and ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION for current-location features
• FOREGROUND_SERVICE and FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION for visible Flow Me route tracking on supported Android versions
• The system image picker to let the user select marker photos without broad photo/video library access

Data Retention and Deletion

Because most app data is stored locally on the device, users can remove data by deleting saved items inside the app, clearing app storage through device settings, or uninstalling the app.

Children's Privacy

GPS Maps & Data Tool is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children.

Security

No method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, so absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The updated version should be published with a revised effective date.

Contact

Android package name: com.codeek.maps

Contact email: enesk6u@gmail.com