1. Overview
GPS Map Camera uses certain device features so you can capture photos or videos with location information, timestamps, map details, and other geotag information.
This Privacy Policy explains what the app may access, how that information is used, when third-party services may process limited information, and what privacy controls are available to you.
2. Information GPS Map Camera May Access
The exact information used depends on the features you choose to use and the permissions you allow.
| Information | Why it is needed | How it is handled |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | To let you capture photos and videos. | The camera is used when you actively use the capture feature. We do not intentionally record or stream your camera in the background. |
| Location / GPS | To add location details such as latitude, longitude, altitude, address, or capture time to your media. | Location may be read while using location-based features and can be embedded into media stored on your device. |
| Photos & videos | To save, display, manage, or share the media you create. | Media created with the app is stored on your device unless you choose to share or export it. |
| Storage / media library | To save new media and show previously saved photos or videos. | Access is limited by your device permissions and operating-system rules. |
| App diagnostics | To find crashes, improve performance, and understand which features need improvement. | May include crash logs, performance data, and general feature interaction information. |
| Advertising data | To show, measure, limit, or improve ads when advertising is included. | Ad providers may process advertising identifiers, approximate location, device information, and ad interaction data, subject to applicable law and consent requirements. |
3. How We Use Information
Information may be used to provide the features you request, including:
- Geotagging: adding GPS coordinates, timestamps, addresses, altitude, compass information, or related location details to your media.
- Camera overlays: displaying map details, location labels, coordinates, time, and geotag templates.
- Map features: showing relevant locations or geotagged media on a map.
- Media storage: saving photos and videos to your device.
- App improvement: identifying crashes, fixing bugs, and improving speed, stability, and usability.
- Advertising: displaying and measuring ads, limiting fraud, and complying with advertising partner requirements where applicable.
4. Data Storage and Sharing
Your photos and videos
Photos, videos, and location information added to those files are stored locally on your device. We do not intentionally upload your geotagged media to a server operated by us by default.
When you share media
If you share a photo or video through another app, email, messaging service, social network, cloud service, or your device's share menu, the receiving service may process that file under its own privacy policy.
What we do not do
- We do not sell your photos or videos.
- We do not sell precise GPS information embedded in your media.
- We do not upload your location-tagged media to our own server by default.
We may disclose information when required by applicable law, regulation, court order, or another valid legal process.
5. Third-Party Services
GPS Map Camera may use third-party services to support certain features.
| Service type | Possible purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Maps & location | Load maps, display places, convert coordinates into readable addresses, or support geocoding. | Google Maps, Apple Maps, OpenStreetMap-based services, or similar providers. |
| Advertising | Show ads, measure ad performance, control frequency, and help prevent fraud. | Google AdMob or similar advertising services. |
| Analytics & crash reporting | Understand crashes, technical errors, performance, and general app usage. | Firebase Crashlytics or similar services, if enabled. |
Third-party providers operate under their own privacy policies. Their data collection and processing practices are controlled by those providers, not by this policy.
6. Advertising
GPS Map Camera may display ads provided by third-party advertising networks. Ads can help support the continued availability and development of the app.
Depending on your region, device settings, consent choices, and the advertising service used, ads may be contextual or personalised. Advertising partners may process information such as an advertising identifier, approximate location, device type, operating-system information, and ad interactions.
You can usually manage or limit personalised advertising from your device's privacy or advertising settings. The exact menu names may differ by operating-system version.
7. App Permissions
GPS Map Camera may ask for the following permissions:
| Permission | Why we ask for it | Can you deny it? |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | Needed to take photos and record videos. | Yes. Without it, camera capture will not work. |
| Location / GPS | Needed for location-based camera features and geotag information. | Yes. Location-based features may not work correctly without it. |
| Photos / media / storage | Needed to save or show photos and videos, depending on your device and OS version. | Yes. Saving or viewing media may be limited. |
| Internet / network | Used for online map content, address lookup, ads, and technical services such as crash reporting where applicable. | Network access may be required for online features. |
You can review or change permissions at any time from your device settings. Turning off a permission may disable the features that depend on it.
8. Your Privacy Controls
You have several ways to control your information:
- Delete media: remove photos or videos from the app or your device gallery.
- Change permissions: enable or disable camera, location, and media permissions from device settings.
- Manage ad preferences: limit personalised advertising or reset advertising preferences through your device or relevant ad-provider settings.
- Choose what you share: decide which photos and videos you export or send to other apps.
9. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) may give you additional rights, subject to applicable exceptions.
- The right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used or disclosed.
- The right to request access to eligible personal information.
- The right to request deletion of eligible personal information.
- The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- The right to opt out of certain sale or sharing of personal information where applicable.
- The right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising applicable privacy rights.
We do not sell your photos, videos, or precise GPS information embedded in your media. Under California law, certain advertising-related disclosures may still be considered “sharing” in some circumstances. You may use available device or advertising controls or contact us regarding applicable requests.
10. EU / EEA / UK Privacy Rights
If you are in the European Union, European Economic Area, or United Kingdom, applicable data-protection laws may give you rights over your personal data.
Possible legal bases
- Consent: for activities that require your permission, such as certain location, analytics, or personalised advertising uses.
- Providing requested features: when processing is needed to deliver functionality you choose to use.
- Legitimate interests: for limited purposes such as security, crash prevention, or service improvement where legally permitted.
- Legal obligations: where processing is required by law.
Your rights may include
- Access to your personal data.
- Correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Deletion of eligible personal data.
- Restriction of certain processing.
- Data portability where applicable.
- Objection to certain processing.
- Withdrawal of consent at any time for consent-based processing.
- The right to complain to your local data-protection authority.
11. Children's Privacy
GPS Map Camera is not intended for children under 13, or under any higher minimum age required by local law for using online services without parental consent.
We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the app, please contact us so we can review the situation and take appropriate action.
12. Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect information handled through the app. Because photos, videos, and associated geotag information are primarily stored on your device, your device security also plays an important role.
We recommend using a device screen lock, keeping your operating system up to date, and installing app updates when available. No storage or transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
13. International Data Transfers
GPS Map Camera does not intentionally transfer your locally stored photos, videos, or GPS-tagged media to our own servers. However, third-party services such as map, advertising, analytics, or crash-reporting providers may process limited information on servers located in other countries.
Those providers are responsible for handling international data transfers according to the laws and safeguards that apply to their services.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when app features, privacy practices, third-party services, or legal requirements change. When we make an update, we will revise the “Last updated” date shown at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this page from time to time so you understand the latest privacy information.
15. Contact Us
If you have a privacy question, concern, or request related to GPS Map Camera, you can contact us by email.
We will review privacy requests and respond as required by applicable law.