Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
GPS AREA FIELDS MEASURMENTS (“the App”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) provides GPS-based field measurement and location documentation features, including:
Area measurement
Distance measurement
GPS location tracking during active measurements
GPS-stamped camera
Location, date, and time information on photographs
Map-based visualization
Saving and sharing measurement results and photographs
We respect your privacy and are committed to handling your information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains what information the App may access, how that information is used, how it is stored, and your choices regarding your information.
2. Information We Access
Depending on the features you use and the permissions you grant, the App may access the following information.
A. Location Information
The App may access your device's location, including GPS coordinates, when you use features that require location information.
Location may be used to:
Calculate area
Calculate distance
Record measurement points
Display your position on a map
Display coordinates
Add location information to GPS-stamped photographs
Display location-related information such as an address, where supported
The App uses location information to provide the measurement and GPS-stamping features you request.
Unless explicitly disclosed otherwise in the App, we do not intentionally track your location in the background when you are not using a location-dependent feature.
GPS accuracy can vary depending on your device, satellite reception, network conditions, environment, and other technical factors.
B. Camera
The App may request camera permission when you use the GPS-stamped camera feature.
Camera access is used to capture photographs that may include GPS coordinates, date, time, map information, or other information selected by you.
The App does not intentionally access the camera when you have not granted camera permission or when the relevant camera feature is not being used.
C. Photos and Media
When you save a photograph or measurement-related image, the App may create or save the resulting file to storage accessible by your device.
Depending on your device and Android version, the App may use Android's media and storage framework to save files.
The App does not need access to unrelated personal files merely to provide its core measurement features.
D. Measurement Information
The App may temporarily process information such as:
GPS coordinates
Measurement points
Area calculations
Distance calculations
Measurement units
Measurement paths or boundaries
Date and time
Location information displayed on photographs
This information is used to provide the measurement features and related functionality.
E. Device and Technical Information
The App and any third-party services it uses may process limited technical information required to operate, maintain, secure, or improve the App.
The exact information depends on the services and SDKs included in the version of the App you use.
We do not intentionally collect personal identity information such as your name, phone number, email address, contacts, messages, or account credentials unless a specific feature requires it and we clearly inform you.
3. How We Use Information
Information accessed by the App may be used to:
Calculate areas and distances
Record GPS measurement points
Display your location on maps
Add GPS information to photographs
Add date and time information to photographs
Save measurement results or photographs on your device
Allow you to export or share information when you choose
Provide, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve App functionality
Detect and resolve technical problems where applicable
We do not sell your personal information.
We do not use your location information for purposes unrelated to providing the App's features unless separately disclosed and permitted by applicable law.
4. Location Data and Background Tracking
Location access is primarily used when you actively use GPS-dependent features such as area measurement, distance measurement, or GPS-stamped camera functionality.
We do not intentionally collect continuous background location information when you are not using a feature that requires it, unless a future version of the App introduces such functionality and provides the required disclosures and permissions.
You can control location access through your Android device settings.
5. Data Storage
Where the App supports local-only processing and storage, measurement information, photographs, and related data may remain on your device.
The App may save photographs or measurement results to locations managed by Android or selected by you.
Important: If a future version of the App uses cloud storage, synchronization, online processing, accounts, or other services that transmit your information to our servers, this Privacy Policy will be updated to explain that processing before or when such functionality is introduced, as required by applicable law.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information.
When you use Android's sharing functionality to send a photograph, measurement, or other content to another application or person, the information is shared because of your action.
The receiving application or service may process that information according to its own privacy policy.
We do not control how third parties process information after you voluntarily share it with them.
7. Third-Party Services
The App may use third-party services for functions such as:
Maps and geographic information
Advertising
Analytics
Crash reporting
App performance monitoring
Other technical services
If third-party services are included in the version of the App you use, those providers may process certain information according to their own privacy policies and applicable terms.
Examples may include Google services such as Google Maps, Google AdMob, Firebase Analytics, or Firebase Crashlytics, if integrated into the App.
The specific third-party services used by the current version of the App should be disclosed accurately in the App's Google Play Data Safety information and this Privacy Policy.
8. Advertising
If advertising is enabled in the App, advertising providers may collect or receive information in accordance with their own policies.
Advertising-related data may include information such as advertising identifiers, device information, approximate location, app interaction information, or other information permitted by the applicable advertising service.
If advertising is added to the App, this section and the relevant disclosures will be updated to accurately describe the advertising technology being used.
9. Maps and Location Services
The App may use third-party map or geographic services to display maps, locations, addresses, or other geographic information.
Map and geographic data may be subject to the terms and privacy policies of the relevant provider.
Map information and GPS information may not always be accurate or complete.
The App should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional surveying equipment or legally authoritative property or boundary information.
10. Permissions
The App requests permissions only when they are required for a feature you choose to use.
Location — ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION / ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Used to:
Obtain GPS coordinates
Calculate area and distance
Record measurement points
Display your location on a map
Add location information to GPS-stamped photographs
Camera — CAMERA
Used to capture photographs through the GPS-stamped camera feature.
Photos and Media
Depending on the Android version and implementation, the App may use Android's supported media/storage APIs to save photographs and generated measurement images.
The exact permissions requested may vary by Android version.
Notifications — POST_NOTIFICATIONS
If enabled, this permission may be used to display notifications related to App operations.
Notifications are not required for core measurement functionality unless specifically stated in the App.
We do not request permissions that are unnecessary for the functionality being provided.
11. Data Retention
Where information is processed and stored locally on your device, we do not maintain a separate copy of that information on our servers.
Local photographs and measurement information remain on your device until you delete them, clear the App's data, or uninstall the App, subject to Android's behavior and any copies you have created or shared elsewhere.
If the App uses third-party services that retain technical or other information, retention may be governed by those providers' respective policies.
12. Data Security
We take reasonable measures appropriate to the nature of the App to protect information handled by the App.
However, no device, application, storage system, or method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
You are responsible for maintaining appropriate security on your device, including device access controls and operating-system security updates.
13. Children's Privacy
The App is not specifically directed toward children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us in a manner that violates applicable law, please contact us so that we can investigate and take appropriate action.
14. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information.
You can generally:
Grant or deny location permission
Grant or deny camera permission
Manage notification permissions
Change app permissions through Android settings
Delete photographs and measurement files from your device
Clear the App's stored data
Uninstall the App
If you have questions about information processed by third-party services, you may also need to exercise your rights directly with the relevant service provider.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the App, technology, third-party services, legal requirements, or our data practices.
When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date above and may provide additional notice where required.
You should periodically review this Privacy Policy for the latest information.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the App's privacy practices, please contact us:
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