Privacy Policy for FocusedPhotons

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Location Data

• Purpose: FocusedPhotons uses your device's location data to:
  • Display your position on a map within the App.
  • Optionally, embed location metadata (GPS coordinates) into photos you take.
  • Retrieve map tiles from third-party providers like OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, or other providers to display maps on your device.
• Storage and Sharing:
  • We do not store, sell, or share your location data.
  • Your device communicates directly with map tile providers to retrieve map data. Please refer to their privacy policies for more details on how they handle your data.

1.2 Camera Access

• Purpose: The App uses your device's camera only when you actively choose to take photos.
• Storage and Sharing:
  • Photos are stored locally on your device.
  • We do not upload or share photos with any external services.

1.3 Storage Access

• Purpose: The App may access your device's storage to:
  • Save photos, app data, and backups locally on your device.
  • Read and manage existing photos or backups, only when you select these files.
• Storage and Sharing:
  • No data is transferred off-device. All information is stored locally and remains under your control.

2. Third-Party Services

FocusedPhotons uses third-party services to provide map tiles and related content. These services may collect limited data (e.g., IP addresses) when retrieving map tiles.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services:

• OpenStreetMap: https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy
• Mapbox: https://www.mapbox.com/legal/privacy

These third-party providers operate independently, and we are not responsible for their data practices.

3. Data Retention

FocusedPhotons does not retain any personal data outside of your device. All app data, photos, and backups are stored locally on your device. You have full control over this data at all times.

4. Your Rights and Choices

You have rights under privacy laws in your region, including:

• Right to Access: You can request access to the information we store on your device.
• Right to Delete: You can delete all photos, backups, and other stored data directly from your device.
• Location Data Control: You can enable or disable location access at any time via your device's settings.

For EU Users: You have the right to request that we stop processing your personal data or to withdraw consent for location data processing. You may also contact your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

For California (US) Users: You have the right to request information about the categories of personal data we collect and to request deletion of your data.

For Canadian Users: You have rights under PIPEDA to request access to your data and ask for corrections.

5. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children.

6. Security

We use standard security measures to protect your information, but as all data is stored locally, your device's built-in security protections are the primary defense.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If significant changes occur, we will notify you via the App or by email.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

📧 [email protected]