Privacy Policy for Smart Compass Tools

 Privacy Policy for Smart Compass Tools

Effective Date: October 7, 2026


Application Name: Smart Compass Tools


Package Name: com.livedirection.digitalcompass


Smart Compass Tools ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and handle your information when you use our mobile application.


1. Information Collection and Use

We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide the core functionality of the application, serve advertisements, and analyze operational performance.


A. Location Data

Permissions Requested: android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION


Purpose: Your device's geographic location is accessed while using the app to calculate true north (magnetic declination), determine accurate Qibla direction, display your position on live maps, and fetch local weather conditions. Location data is processed in real time and is not stored permanently on our servers.


B. Camera Access

Permissions Requested: android.permission.CAMERA


Purpose: Camera access is required solely for the Telescope / Camera Compass View mode, which overlays digital compass headings on a live camera preview. We do not capture, record, store, or transmit any photos or video streams.


C. Advertising Identifier (AD_ID)

Permissions Requested: com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID


Purpose: We use the Google Advertising ID to display relevant ads and measure ad performance via the Google Mobile Ads SDK.


D. Device and Diagnostic Information

Purpose: Automatically collected technical details (device model, operating system version, crash logs, and app performance metrics) are used to fix bugs, optimize app stability, and monitor performance.


2. Third-Party Services and SDKs

The application integrates third-party SDKs that may collect information used to identify your device or serve advertisements. Below are the full URLs to the privacy policies of the third-party providers used in this app:


Google Play Services:


https://policies.google.com/privacy


Google AdMob & Mobile Ads SDK:


https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads


https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543


Firebase (Analytics, Crashlytics, Performance Monitoring, Remote Config, Cloud Messaging):


https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy


OpenStreetMap (OSMDroid):


https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy


3. Push Notifications

Permission Requested: android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS


Purpose: With your permission, we use Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) to send periodic operational updates, utility alerts, or feature notifications. You can disable notifications at any time via your device settings.


4. User Consent and Privacy Choices (GDPR / CPRA)

We implement Google's User Messaging Platform (UMP) SDK to facilitate compliance with international data privacy laws (such as GDPR in the European Economic Area and UK, and US state privacy regulations). Users in applicable jurisdictions are presented with a consent dialog to manage choices regarding personalized advertising and tracking cookies/identifiers.


5. Data Retention and Security

We do not host user accounts or store personal data on independent servers. Data transmitted to third-party SDKs (such as crash logs or ad requests) is encrypted in transit using standard HTTPS/TLS protocols and retained in accordance with each third-party provider's privacy policy.


6. Children’s Privacy

Smart Compass Tools does not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal data through the app, please contact us immediately so we can remove the data.


7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically.


8. Contact Us

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


Email: paripankajbhojani0906@gmail.com


Developer Name: Smart Calculator Tools

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