Privacy Policy & Data Safety
Official Privacy Policy for Geo Stamp Camera - GPS Geotag (Photo & Video Geotagging Camera).
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100% On-Device
Photos, videos & GPS telemetry never leave your phone.
Zero Cloud Upload
We operate zero external media servers or tracking databases.
Offline Capable
Works in remote field locations with cached GPS telemetry.
1. Introduction & App Scope
Welcome to the official Privacy Policy for Geo Stamp Camera - GPS Geotag (referred to herein as the “App”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), accessible via Google Play Store and hosted on https://competitionprepare.com.
Geo Stamp Camera - GPS Geotag is a professional utility application designed for civil engineers, land surveyors, field inspectors, travel bloggers, real estate agents, and photographers to capture photos and videos stamped with real-time GPS coordinates, physical address, altitude, compass azimuth, and date-time watermarks.
We firmly uphold a Privacy-First & On-Device Processing architecture. This policy explains what device permissions the App requests, how sensor data is handled, and your complete rights under the Google Play Developer Policy and global data privacy standards.
2. Prominent Disclosure: Location Data Access & Use
Prominent Disclosure on Location Usage (Google Play Requirement)
Geo Stamp Camera - GPS Geotag accesses your device’s location (Fine and Coarse GPS coordinates) only while the App is actively open in the foreground.
- Purpose: To calculate real-time latitude, longitude, altitude (MSL), and physical reverse-geocoded street address solely for imprinting the watermark stamp onto your captured photos/videos, and plotting pins on your in-app interactive map.
- No Background Tracking: The App does NOT track, collect, or monitor your location in the background when the App is closed or minimized.
- No Location Selling or Sharing: Your location coordinates are processed strictly on your local device and are never sold, transmitted, or shared with our servers or third parties.
3. Android Runtime & Manifest Permissions
In accordance with Google Play minimum privilege guidelines, the App requests only permissions essential to its core camera and geotagging functionality:
| Permission | System Identifier | Functional Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | android.permission.CAMERA | Required to capture high-resolution photos and record videos with live viewfinder geotag stamps. Media is saved only to your device. |
| Precise Location | android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION | Required to retrieve current GPS coordinates (Decimal/DMS), MSL elevation, and address for live stamping and map display. |
| Microphone | android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO | Required only when recording video with audio. Audio is encoded directly into your local video file and is never transmitted elsewhere. |
| Media Storage | READ_MEDIA_IMAGES READ_MEDIA_VIDEO WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (Android ≤ 9) | Required to save dual gallery exports (stamped proof and original high-res media) to your device’s public DCIM/Gallery directory. |
| Compass Sensor | Hardware Sensor (Magnetometer) | Utilized to compute real-time compass azimuth heading (degrees & cardinal directions) for engineering and surveyor stamp templates. |
| Network Access | android.permission.INTERNET android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE | Used for reverse geocoding lookup (converting GPS coordinates to human-readable street addresses) and loading map tiles. |
4. On-Device Media Storage & Zero Cloud Transmission
We believe your media belongs entirely to you. When you capture a photo or video using Geo Stamp Camera - GPS Geotag:
- 100% Local Storage: Photos, videos, EXIF metadata, and custom stamp settings are written directly to your device’s local internal storage or SD card.
- Zero Cloud Uploads: The App does not host, upload, backup, copy, or sync your media to any cloud storage or remote servers.
- Dual Gallery Export: When dual-save mode is enabled, both the stamped copy and original clean photo remain solely in your device gallery under your full control.
5. Third-Party Services & Libraries
To provide mapping, reverse geocoding, and stability diagnostics, the App may interface with reputable third-party developer libraries:
- Google Play Services (Fused Location Provider): Provides hardware-accelerated GPS coordinates and altitude data on Android. (Google Privacy Policy)
- Reverse Geocoding Services (Android Geocoder / OpenStreetMap Nominatim): Translates latitude/longitude coordinates into human-readable street names and postal codes. Queries are non-personally identifiable coordinate lookups.
- Leaflet & Map Tiles: Used to render the in-app interactive GPS media map. Map tiles are fetched anonymously over HTTPS.
- Google AdMob (Advertising): The free version of the App may display non-intrusive advertisements to support ongoing development. Google AdMob may use device advertising identifiers (AD_ID) strictly in compliance with Google Play Advertising Policies. You can opt out or reset your Advertising ID via Android system settings (Settings → Google → Ads).
6. Google Play Data Safety Summary
Data Safety Form Reference (for Google Play Console)
- Data Collected by Developer: None. No personal data, photos, videos, or location history are collected or transmitted to developer servers.
- Data Shared with Third Parties: None. No user data is sold, rented, or shared with third parties.
- Data Security & Encryption: All network queries for map tiles and reverse geocoding use secure HTTPS/TLS encryption.
- Ephemeral Processing: Camera, microphone, and location telemetry are processed on-device in real-time to render stamps.
7. User Data Retention & Deletion Rights
Because Geo Stamp Camera - GPS Geotag does not store any of your photos, videos, or GPS logs on external servers:
- Instant User Deletion: You have 100% control over your data at all times. Deleting any photo or video from your device gallery permanently erases it immediately.
- App Data Removal: Uninstalling the App or clearing app data via Android Settings → Apps → Geo Stamp Camera → Storage → Clear Data completely purges all cached stamps, preferences, and temporary files.
- No Lingering Cloud Backups: There are no developer-side backups, accounts, or databases to request deletion from, as none are ever created.
8. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Geo Stamp Camera - GPS Geotag is a professional photography and documentation utility intended for general audiences, professionals, and adults. The App is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly solicit, collect, or store personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect app updates, new stamp features, or amendments in statutory and Google Play developer policies. Any modifications will be posted directly to this URL with a revised “Last Updated” date.
10. Developer Contact Information
If you have any questions, feedback, or compliance inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or Geo Stamp Camera - GPS Geotag, please contact us:
- App Name: Geo Stamp Camera - GPS Geotag
- Developer Website: https://competitionprepare.com
- Privacy Contact: [email protected]
- Developer Support: [email protected]
- Official Support Form: https://competitionprepare.com/contact-us