GPS Camera

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how GPS Camera ("we", "our", or "the App") handles information when you use our mobile application.

GPS Camera is a camera application that allows users to take photos and record videos with live location information displayed as a location stamp on the camera preview.

By using GPS Camera, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information and Permissions We Use

GPS Camera requests certain Android permissions because they are necessary for the App's core features.

2. Screen Recording During Video Recording

GPS Camera uses Android's screen-capture functionality during certain video recording operations.

Instead of separately merging the location stamp into the video after recording, the App may capture the camera preview that is displayed on your device screen.

When screen recording is used:

• Android's MediaProjection screen-capture system is used.
• The camera preview and visible location stamp may be captured.
• The captured content is used to create the requested video.
• Screen capture occurs when you start the relevant recording feature.
• Android may display a system notification indicating that screen capture is active.

GPS Camera does not intentionally use screen recording to secretly monitor your device activity.

3. Microphone / Audio Permission

GPS Camera may use:

android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO

Microphone access may be used to record audio as part of a video recording.

The App does not intentionally record microphone audio when you are not using a feature that requires audio recording.

4. Photos and Media Access

GPS Camera may request access to media stored on your device.

Android 12 and below

The App may use:

• READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
• WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

Android 13 and above

The App may use:

• READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
• READ_MEDIA_VIDEO

These permissions may be used to:

• Save photos and videos created by the App.
• Access media selected by you for an App feature.
• Display or manage media where required by the App.

GPS Camera does not intentionally collect your entire photo or video library for advertising or unrelated purposes.

5. Internet and Network Access

GPS Camera uses:

android.permission.INTERNET

Internet access may be required for:

• Loading advertisements.
• Communicating with third-party advertising services.
• Supporting online functionality provided by the App.

The App may communicate with third-party services through integrated advertising SDKs.

Network State

GPS Camera may use:

android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

This allows the App to determine whether a network connection is available for Internet-dependent functionality such as advertisements.

6. Notifications

On supported Android versions, GPS Camera may request:

android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS

Notifications may be used for purposes such as informing you about an active recording operation or other App-related activities.

You can manage notification permissions through your Android device settings.

7. Foreground Service

GPS Camera may use Android foreground-service functionality when required for an ongoing operation such as video recording.

The foreground service helps an operation that needs to continue while the App is actively performing the requested task remain visible to you through Android's system interface.

GPS Camera may use the following Android permission:

android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE

For screen-capture based video recording, the App may also use:

android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION

8. Advertising and Third-Party Services

GPS Camera uses third-party advertising SDKs to display advertisements and support the App.

Yandex Ads

GPS Camera may use the Yandex Ads SDK to display advertisements.

Yandex may process certain information in accordance with its own privacy policies and applicable laws. Depending on SDK configuration, device and advertising information may be processed for advertising, measurement, fraud prevention, personalization, and related purposes.

Learn more about Yandex's privacy practices:

Yandex Ads Privacy Policy

Start.io

GPS Camera may also use the Start.io advertising SDK. Start.io was formerly known as StartApp.

Start.io may process information such as advertising identifiers, IP addresses, device information, network information, and location information where permitted and available.

This information may be used for advertising, measurement, fraud prevention, and related purposes according to Start.io's policies and applicable laws.

Learn more about Start.io's privacy practices:

Start.io Privacy Policy

9. Advertising Identifiers and Device Information

Third-party advertising SDKs may collect certain technical or advertising-related information from your device.

Depending on the SDK, device configuration, permissions and applicable laws, this may include:

• Advertising identifier
• IP address
• Device type
• Operating system and version
• App information
• Network information
• Approximate location
• Advertising and interaction information
• Technical information required to display advertisements

We do not control all information independently collected by third-party advertising providers.

10. How We Use Information

Information and permissions used by GPS Camera may be used for:

• Providing camera functionality.
• Taking photographs.
• Recording videos.
• Adding live location information to captured media.
• Creating location-stamped videos using screen capture.
• Recording audio when video recording requires it.
• Saving and accessing media on your device.
• Providing and maintaining App functionality.
• Checking network availability.
• Displaying advertisements.
• Supporting third-party advertising services.
• Improving App reliability and functionality.
• Complying with applicable legal requirements.

11. Information We Do Not Intentionally Collect

GPS Camera does not require users to create an account for its basic functionality.

We do not intentionally collect through our own systems:

• Passwords
• Contacts
• SMS messages
• Call history
• Phone numbers
• Email addresses
• Personal profile information

Third-party advertising providers may independently collect technical or advertising information as described in their own privacy policies.

12. Data Storage

Photos and videos created using GPS Camera are stored on your device according to Android's storage system and the storage location selected or used by the App.

We do not intentionally upload your captured photos or videos to our own servers merely because you use the camera or recording features.

If you voluntarily share your media with another application, website, cloud-storage provider, social-media platform, or other third party, that third party may process your information according to its own privacy policy.

13. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to design the App in a way that limits unnecessary collection of personal information.

However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Third-party advertising providers may also process information through their own systems and infrastructure. Their security and privacy practices are governed by their respective policies.

14. Data Retention

GPS Camera does not maintain a personal user account or intentionally store your captured photos and videos on our servers.

Media saved by the App remains on your device until you delete it or otherwise manage it through your device's storage system.

Information processed by third-party advertising providers is retained according to their respective policies.

15. Children's Privacy

GPS Camera is not specifically designed to collect personal information from children.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through a user account or registration system.

Third-party advertising services may have their own rules concerning children's data and personalized advertising. Their policies and applicable laws may also apply.

Parents or guardians should supervise children's use of mobile applications and manage device permissions and advertising settings where appropriate.

16. Your Choices and Permissions

You can control many permissions through your Android device settings.

Depending on your Android version, you may be able to allow, deny, or revoke permissions such as:

• Camera
• Location
• Microphone
• Photos and videos
• Notifications

If you revoke a permission required for a particular feature, that feature may no longer work correctly.

17. Third-Party Links and Services

GPS Camera may contain advertisements or functionality provided by third-party services.

Third-party services have their own privacy policies, terms, and data practices.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of third-party services before interacting with them.

• Yandex Ads Privacy Policy
• Start.io Privacy Policy

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When changes are made, we will update the Effective Date at the beginning of this Privacy Policy.

You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about how GPS Camera handles information.

19. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or GPS Camera's privacy practices, please contact us.

20. Consent

By installing or using GPS Camera, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Where Android or applicable law requires permission or consent for access to camera, location, microphone, media, notifications, or screen capture, the relevant Android permission or system confirmation will be requested before the corresponding functionality is used.