Privacy Policy
This policy explains what information the GPS Speedometer app ("the app") uses, why, and who it is shared with. In short: we do not have user accounts, and your location, routes and activity history stay on your device. The app is free and shows ads. A one-time "Remove Ads" purchase is available.
1. Information processed on your device only
- Precise location (GPS). Used to measure your speed and, when you start a recording, to record activities (walking, cycling, motorcycle, car). While a recording is running and you leave the app, a notification shows that the app keeps using your location. The app does not access your location when it is closed.
- Motion sensors (accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, step counter). Used for lean angle, performance timing, elevation and step counting.
- Activity history (routes, speeds, distances, steps, estimated calories) and settings (such as body weight for calorie estimates). Stored in the app's private storage on your device.
We do not receive this data. It is deleted when you delete an activity, clear the app's data or uninstall the app. If you export an activity (GPX/CSV), you choose where the file goes.
2. Information shared with service providers
The app does not send your data to a server of ours. It connects only to the service providers below. Measuring speed does not need an internet connection.
Maps (Google Maps)
Maps (for example on the activity details screen) are provided by Google Maps. When a map is shown, Google receives your IP address, the displayed map area and technical information needed to deliver the map, under the Google Privacy Policy. Your recorded route is drawn on your device and is not sent to Google.
Advertising (Google AdMob)
The app shows ads provided by Google AdMob. AdMob may collect and use your device's advertising ID, IP address, device and app information and ad interactions to show ads, limit how often you see them, measure them and prevent fraud. In the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and Switzerland, we ask for your consent through Google's consent tool before personalised ads are shown. In US states with privacy laws, you can opt out of the use of your data for targeted advertising. You can change your choice at any time in the app's settings. You can also reset or delete your advertising ID in your device settings. See How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services.
No ads are shown on the bike, motorcycle and car tracking screens or in HUD mode. The full-screen ad at app start is never shown during a recording, when the app detects that you are moving, or when you return to the app from the background.
Purchases
The "Remove Ads" purchase is processed by Google Play. The app checks your purchase directly with Google Play on your device to unlock it and to restore it on reinstall. We do not run a purchase server, and we never receive your payment card details.
Crash reports and usage statistics
To fix bugs and improve the app, we collect crash reports and anonymous usage events (for example: which mode was used, whether an activity was started or finished, app version, device model, operating system version). These never include your location, routes or speed history. Location fields are removed from crash reports before they are sent, and usage statistics are stored without deriving a location from your IP address. Service providers: Sentry (crash reports) and PostHog (usage statistics).
3. Permissions
- Location (precise, while in use): speed measurement, activity recording.
- Foreground service (location) and notifications: to continue a recording you started when the screen is off or you switch apps, with a visible notification.
- Physical activity / sensors: step counting and motion features.
- Internet: maps, ads and ad consent, purchases, crash reports and usage statistics.
The app does not request background location access while it is closed.
4. Children
The app is not directed at children under 13 (under 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
5. Your rights
Because your activity data is stored only on your device, you control it directly: you can view, export and delete it in the app at any time. For data processed by the service providers above, you can withdraw ad consent in the app's settings and exercise your rights under applicable laws (such as the GDPR and the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law, KVKK) by contacting us.
6. Safety
Speed readings and the speed alert (a threshold you set yourself) are for information only. GPS speed can differ from your vehicle's speedometer. Always follow road signs and traffic laws. Use performance timing only on a closed track or private ground. Do not interact with your phone while driving or riding.
7. Changes
We may update this policy. The effective date at the top shows the latest version. Significant changes will be announced in the app.
8. Contact
Data controller: Asım Mirza Çiftler, Türkiye
E-mail: [email protected]