Privacy Policy for GPS Earth: Satellite Maps
GPS Earth: Satellite Maps
Effective Date: August 17, 2026
Last Updated: August 17, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how GPS Earth: Satellite Maps collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use our iOS application.
GPS Earth Satellite Maps provides GPS, mapping, navigation, location, traffic, address, nearby places, compass, speedometer, area calculation, fuel calculation, world clock, countries information, Qibla direction, and other location-related features.
By using the App, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We May Collect
Depending on the features you use and the permissions you grant, we may process the following categories of information.
1.1 Location Information
The App may request access to your device's location, including approximate or precise location information, to provide features such as:
My Location
Route Finder
Traffic Updates
Address Finder
Nearby Places
Famous Places
Satellite Map
Speedometer
Compass
Qibla Direction
Area Calculator
Fuel Calculator
Other GPS-related features
Location access is requested through Apple's permission system. You can allow or deny location access and can change your location permission at any time through your iOS device settings.
If you do not provide location permission, certain location-dependent features may not function correctly.
We do not require you to create an account in order to use the core features of the App.
1.2 Search and Location Queries
When you use features such as Address Finder, Route Finder, Nearby Places, or Famous Places, information such as search queries, addresses, coordinates, destinations, or other location-related requests may be transmitted to the mapping or related service providers necessary to provide the requested functionality.
These services may include Google Maps Platform and its associated services.
Google explains that Google Maps Platform may process information such as search terms, IP addresses, and latitude/longitude coordinates when its services are used.
1.3 Device and Technical Information
Depending on the services and SDKs enabled in the App, technical information may be collected automatically, such as:
Device model
Operating system version
App version
Language and region settings
IP address
General device information
Advertising identifiers, where applicable and permitted
Anonymous or pseudonymous identifiers
Network information
App interaction information
Performance information
Crash and diagnostic information
This information may be used to operate, maintain, secure, and improve the App.
1.4 Usage and Analytics Information
If Firebase Analytics is enabled in the App, Firebase may collect information about how users interact with the App, such as:
App launches
Screen views
Feature usage
Session information
General interaction events
Device and app information
Diagnostic and performance-related information
We use this information to understand how the App is used and to improve functionality and reliability.
For information about Google's privacy practices, please see the:
2. How We Use Information
We may use information for the following purposes:
To provide GPS and mapping functionality
To display your current location
To calculate routes and directions
To provide traffic information
To find addresses and places
To provide nearby and famous place results
To provide satellite map functionality
To calculate areas and distances
To provide speedometer functionality
To provide compass functionality
To provide fuel calculations
To provide Qibla direction
To provide world clock and country information
To maintain and improve the App
To diagnose crashes and technical problems
To monitor and improve App performance
To understand general App usage
To configure certain App features remotely
To display advertisements
To prevent fraud, abuse, and misuse
To comply with applicable legal obligations
To protect the security and integrity of our services
3. Google Maps and Mapping Services
The App uses Google Maps and/or Google Maps Platform services to provide mapping-related functionality.
Google Maps services may process information necessary to provide map, location, search, routing, and place-related functionality.
Depending on the feature being used, this may include information such as:
Search queries
Location coordinates
Destination information
Addresses
IP address
Device or request information
Google's processing of information is governed by Google's own privacy practices.
You can review Google's policies here:
Google Maps Platform Terms of Service
Google states that its Maps Platform services may log requests and process information such as IP addresses and latitude/longitude coordinates to provide its services.
4. Location Permission
GPS Satellite Map Route Finder requires location access for features that depend on your current location.
The App may request:
Location Services permission
We use location information only for purposes associated with providing or improving location-based functionality, including navigation, maps, routes, nearby places, speed, compass, and Qibla direction.
You can manage or revoke location permission at any time through:
iPhone Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services
If you disable location access, features that require your location may become unavailable or limited.
5. Advertising and AdMob
The App uses Google AdMob to display advertisements.
AdMob and its advertising partners may process information such as:
Advertising identifiers
Device information
IP address
Approximate location
App interaction information
Advertising and diagnostic information
Information used for advertising measurement
Information necessary to prevent fraud and abuse
The availability and personalization of advertisements may depend on your device settings, consent choices, applicable laws, and Apple's privacy controls.
Where required, the App may request permission through Apple's AppTrackingTransparency (ATT) framework before allowing tracking for purposes covered by Apple's definition of tracking.
Apple requires user permission through ATT when an app tracks users across apps or websites owned by other companies or accesses the device's advertising identifier for such tracking purposes.
You can review Google's privacy information here:
Google AdMob Privacy & Messaging
Google also requires publishers using its advertising products to provide clear disclosures regarding data collection, sharing, and usage.
6. Firebase Services
The App uses several services provided by Google Firebase, which may include:
Firebase Analytics
Firebase Crashlytics
Firebase Remote Config
Firebase Performance Monitoring
These services help us understand App usage, identify technical problems, improve App performance, and remotely manage certain App configurations.
Depending on the Firebase services enabled in the App, information processed may include:
App and device information
App version
Operating system information
Crash information
Performance information
Usage events
Diagnostic information
Anonymous or pseudonymous identifiers
Network-related information
Firebase Crashlytics may collect crash and diagnostic information to help us identify and fix problems.
Firebase Performance Monitoring may collect technical and performance information to help us understand App performance.
Firebase Remote Config may be used to remotely configure certain App settings and functionality without requiring an App update.
For Google's privacy practices, please visit:
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information.
However, information may be processed or shared with service providers and technology partners when necessary to provide App functionality.
These providers may include:
Google Maps Platform
Google AdMob
Firebase
Other infrastructure, analytics, advertising, security, or technical service providers that we may use to operate the App
These providers may process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable contractual or legal requirements.
Google's privacy policy explains how Google handles information across its services.
8. Location Data and Third Parties
Some App features require location information to be sent to third-party services in order to provide requested functionality.
For example, route calculations, map searches, address searches, nearby places, and other mapping functions may require location or destination information to be processed by Google Maps Platform.
We do not use your location to personally identify you unless such identification is specifically necessary for a feature and permitted by applicable law.
You should understand that third-party services may independently process information according to their own policies.
Google Maps Platform requires applications using its services to provide users with appropriate notice regarding location collection and use and to obtain consent where required.
9. Qibla Direction
The Qibla Direction feature may use your device's location and/or compass/sensor information to calculate the direction of the Qibla.
This information is used to provide the requested feature.
The App does not require you to provide personal religious information or create a religious profile.
10. Compass and Sensor Information
The App may use device sensors, such as the compass/magnetometer and motion-related sensors, to provide features including:
Compass
Qibla Direction
Direction-related functionality
Sensor information is used to provide these features and is not intended to identify you personally.
11. Speedometer
The Speedometer feature may use location and/or device sensor information to estimate your current speed.
Speed information is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as an official measurement.
You are responsible for complying with all applicable traffic and safety laws.
Do not operate or interact with the App in a way that distracts you while driving.
12. Traffic Information
Traffic information may be provided through third-party mapping services.
Traffic conditions can change rapidly and may not always be accurate, complete, or up to date.
The App does not guarantee the accuracy, availability, or completeness of traffic information.
You should always follow official traffic signs, road conditions, and applicable laws.
13. Area Calculator and Fuel Calculator
The Area Calculator and Fuel Calculator may allow you to enter information manually.
Information entered into these calculators may be processed locally within the App unless a particular feature explicitly requires transmission to a third-party service.
We do not intentionally use calculator inputs to identify individual users.
14. World Clock and Countries Information
The World Clock and Countries Information features may use publicly available or service-provided information relating to countries, locations, time zones, and related information.
These features do not require you to provide personally identifiable information.
15. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, to provide our services, maintain security, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the service provider involved.
Third-party providers such as Google may independently retain information according to their own policies and applicable requirements.
You can review Google's general information about retention and deletion in its Privacy Policy:
16. Data Security
We take reasonable measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Google states that it uses security measures designed to protect information, including encryption in transit and security controls.
17. Children's Privacy
GPS Satellite Map Route Finder is not specifically directed toward children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable laws.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us in a manner that violates applicable law, please contact us using the email address below.
If advertising services are configured for child-directed treatment or applicable children's privacy requirements apply, we will use the relevant controls provided by our advertising and technology partners.
18. Your Privacy Choices
You have choices regarding how the App accesses certain information.
You may:
Deny location permission
Change location permissions through iOS Settings
Control tracking permission through Apple's AppTrackingTransparency settings
Limit advertising-related permissions through your device settings
Stop using the App
Contact us regarding privacy questions or requests
Please note that disabling certain permissions may prevent some features from functioning properly.
Apple provides information about App privacy and permissions here:
19. International Data Processing
Our third-party service providers may process information on servers located in countries other than your country of residence.
By using the App, you acknowledge that information may be processed internationally where permitted by applicable law.
Third-party providers are responsible for their own processing activities and applicable safeguards.
20. Third-Party Services and Links
The App may use or provide access to third-party services.
These services may have their own privacy policies and terms.
Important third-party policies include:
Google AdMob Privacy & Messaging
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party providers.
21. Do Not Sell My Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information.
If applicable privacy laws provide you with additional rights regarding the sharing or processing of your information, you may contact us using the contact information below.
22. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain privacy rights under applicable laws.
These may include rights to:
Request information about personal data we process
Request access to certain personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal information
Request restriction of certain processing
Object to certain processing
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Request information regarding third-party processing
Because much of the technical processing may be performed by third-party service providers, some requests may need to be handled in accordance with the applicable provider's privacy procedures.
To make a privacy-related request, contact us at:
Email: malaikafaisal2147@gmail.com
We may need to verify your request before processing it.
23. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, applicable California privacy laws may provide you with additional rights regarding your personal information.
Depending on applicable law, these rights may include rights to know, access, correct, delete, or opt out of certain forms of sharing or processing.
We do not sell personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.
You may contact us at:
If additional rights apply to you under applicable California law, we will handle valid requests according to the applicable legal requirements.
24. European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Switzerland
If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, applicable data protection laws may provide additional rights.
Depending on applicable law, these may include:
Right to access your personal data
Right to correct inaccurate information
Right to request deletion
Right to restrict processing
Right to object to certain processing
Right to data portability
Right to withdraw consent
Right to lodge a complaint with a relevant supervisory authority
Where consent is required for certain processing activities, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
Advertising consent may be managed through the consent mechanisms provided by the App or applicable Google advertising services.
Google provides privacy and consent information through its Privacy & Messaging services.
25. Advertising Consent
Where required by applicable law, we may provide users with a consent dialog or privacy-choice mechanism before certain advertising or data-processing activities occur.
Your choices may affect whether advertisements are personalized or non-personalized.
The availability of specific consent choices may depend on your location and applicable legal requirements.
Google provides tools for publishers to manage privacy and consent choices through AdMob Privacy & Messaging.
26. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When we make changes, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about how information is handled.
Your continued use of the App after an updated Privacy Policy becomes effective means that you acknowledge the updated policy, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
27. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the App's privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: malaikafaisal2147@gmail.com
App Name: GPS Satellite Map Route Finder
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy-related inquiries within a reasonable period.
28. Important Disclaimer
GPS Satellite Map Route Finder is intended to provide informational mapping, navigation, location, calculation, and utility features.
Map data, traffic information, routes, locations, addresses, speed estimates, compass readings, Qibla direction, and other information may contain inaccuracies or become outdated.
You should not rely solely on the App for emergency navigation, road safety, official measurements, or other situations where inaccurate information could result in injury, property damage, or other harm.
Always follow applicable laws, road signs, official instructions, and safe driving practices.
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