GPS Tool Ultra Privacy Policy

1. Data We Process

1.1 Data You Actively Provide

When you use GPS Tool Ultra, you may actively provide the following information, which is stored only on your device:

• Location Coordinate Information: Latitude and longitude coordinates you manually input, address information, search keywords
• Calculation Data: Measurement data, calculation parameters, and unit settings you input
• Favorites and Notes: Location names, note information, and custom tags you save

1.2 Data Accessed On-Device (Not Collected or Transmitted)

To provide core functionality, the app accesses the following data on your device when you use the relevant features. This data is processed in memory or stored locally on your device only, and is NEVER transmitted to our servers or any third-party servers:

1.3 Permission Requests

To provide complete functionality, the app requests the following permissions:

• Location Permission (When In Use, optional): Used to obtain your current GPS coordinates for map display and measurement functions. You can decline this permission; other features remain fully functional.
• Motion Permission (optional): Used to access barometer and magnetometer for environmental data. You can decline this permission.

2. Data Usage

2.1 On-Device Processing Purposes

All data is processed on your device for the following purposes:

• Map Display: Display your location, marker points, and measurement areas on the map (via Apple MapKit)
• Location Service: Obtain and display your current location coordinates (on-device only)
• Distance Measurement: Calculate the distance between points based on your location and map clicks
• Area Measurement: Calculate the area of an enclosed region based on vertices you select
• Coordinate Conversion: Convert coordinates between different formats (DD, DMS, UTM, MGRS, etc.) - all calculations are on-device
• Search Service: Address and POI search via Apple MapKit search - your search queries are sent directly to Apple under Apple privacy policy, not stored by us
• Environmental Monitoring: Display barometric pressure, magnetic field and other environmental data (on-device only)
• Favorites: Save your marked locations and calculation results for subsequent viewing
• History Records: Save your calculation history for reuse and reference

2.2 Usage Restrictions

We promise:

• We will not use your data for purposes unrelated to providing app functionality
• We will not sell, rent, or otherwise provide your data to third parties for commercial purposes
• We will not use your data for personalized advertising
• We will not transmit your data to any server controlled by us

3. Data Protection

3.1 Local Storage Security

• Local Storage: Your favorites, history records, and settings are stored locally on your device, protected by iOS sandbox isolation
• No Server Transmission: This app does not transmit any of your personal data to servers controlled by us. The only network requests are to Apple MapKit for map tiles and search, which are governed by Apple privacy policy
• HTTPS Encryption: All network communication with Apple services uses HTTPS encrypted protocol

3.2 Data Security Measures

We adopt the following security measures to protect your data:

• iOS sandbox isolation prevents app data from being accessed by other apps
• HTTPS encrypted protocol for all network communication
• Minimum data access - only data necessary for app functionality
• No analytics, advertising, or tracking SDKs integrated

4. Your Rights (GDPR and CCPA)

4.1 GDPR Data Subject Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access (Art. 15): View all your stored data within the app (favorites, history, settings)
• Right to Rectification (Art. 16): Edit any saved favorites, notes, or settings within the app
• Right to Erasure (Art. 17): Delete individual favorites/history items, or use Clear All Data in Settings to delete everything at once
• Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18): Disable location and motion permissions in device Settings to stop data access
• Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): Use the Export My Data feature in Settings to export all your favorites, history, and settings to a file
• Right to Object (Art. 21): Uninstall the app or withdraw consent in Settings at any time
• Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3)): Withdraw your privacy consent at any time via Settings - Privacy - Withdraw Consent. This will clear all local data and reset the app

4.2 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Art. 6)

We process your data based on the following legal bases:

• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): For location and motion sensor access - you grant permission and can withdraw it at any time
• Contract Performance (Art. 6(1)(b)): For processing necessary to provide the app functionality you requested
• Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): For storing your favorites and history on-device to provide the core app experience

4.3 CCPA Notice (California Consumers)

If you are a California resident, under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), you have the right to:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of the personal information we collect about you (we do not collect personal information that leaves your device)
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information (uninstall the app or use Clear All Data in Settings)
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do NOT sell your personal information, so no opt-out is necessary
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your rights

Do Not Sell or Share: We do not sell, share, or disclose your personal information to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration. No opt-out link is required because we do not engage in such practices.

4.4 Data Retention and Deletion

• Local Data: Favorites, history, and settings are retained on your device until you manually delete them or uninstall the app
• App Uninstall: Uninstalling the app automatically deletes all locally stored data
• Clear Data: Use Settings - Clear All Data to delete all local storage at once
• Memory-Only Data: Real-time location and sensor data is only kept in memory while the feature is in use, and is never persisted to disk

4.5 Data Storage Description

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Apple MapKit

GPS Tool Ultra uses Apple MapKit for the following functions:

• Map Display: Map tiles and map rendering are provided by Apple MapKit
• Address and POI Search: Search queries you enter are sent directly to Apple MapKit search service under Apple privacy policy

When you use these features, Apple may process your search query or map request under Apple own privacy policy (https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/). We do not have access to this data. Apple processing is governed by Apple privacy practices.

5.2 Services We Do NOT Use

We commit:

• We do NOT use any advertising or tracking SDKs
• We do NOT use any data analytics or user profiling services (no Firebase, Mixpanel, Amplitude, etc.)
• We do NOT use any social media SDKs
• We do NOT use third-party map services (no OpenStreetMap, Esri, Google Maps, etc.)
• We do NOT use third-party geocoding services (no Nominatim, etc.)
• We do NOT integrate any SDK that transmits your data to third-party servers

6. Children Privacy (COPPA)

GPS Tool Ultra complies with the Children Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and related regulations.

• We do NOT knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age
• If you are under 13, please use this app under the supervision of a parent or guardian
• Parents who believe their child has provided personal information to us without consent may contact us through the contact information at the end of this policy to request deletion
• This app does not offer in-app purchases, does not display advertisements, and does not require account registration, so no personal information is collected from any user, including children

7. Information Sharing

7.1 Sharing Principles

We do NOT share your personal information with any third party, except in the following limited circumstances:

• Explicit Consent: When you explicitly request to share via the in-app share function (e.g., sharing measurement results), you are responsible for the content you choose to share
• Legal Requirements: When required by applicable law, regulation, or valid governmental request

7.2 No Data Brokers

We do NOT share data with data brokers, advertisers, or any third-party data recipients.

8. Cross-Border Data Transfer

All data you provide is stored and processed exclusively on your device. This app does not transmit your personal data to any server controlled by us.

The only cross-border transfer occurs when you use map display or search features, in which case your map tile request or search query is sent directly to Apple under Apple privacy policy. Apple may process this data in various jurisdictions as described in Apple privacy policy.

9. Privacy Policy Updates

9.1 Update Notifications

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to adapt to new features or legal requirements.

• If there are significant changes, we will post notices in prominent locations within the app
• The updated policy takes effect from the date of publication
• You can view the current privacy policy at any time on the app Settings page

9.2 Version History

• v1.0.0 (September 27, 2026): Initial version - GDPR/CCPA/COPPA compliant, on-device data processing, data export and consent withdrawal features

10. App Privacy Disclosure

10.1 Data Type Disclosure

In accordance with App Store App Privacy requirements, this app data practices are disclosed as follows:

10.2 Tracking Disclosure (ATT)

In accordance with App Tracking Transparency (ATT) requirements:

This app does NOT track user activity, does NOT use any tracking technologies (including but not limited to IDFA, cookies, pixel tags, etc.) to track across apps and websites, and does NOT share any data with data brokers. This app fully complies with App Store Review Guideline 5.1.2 (Data Use and Sharing).

11. Contact Us

12. Legal Application and Dispute Resolution

12.1 Legal Application

This privacy policy is interpreted in accordance with applicable law. For users located in:

• EEA, UK, Switzerland: The GDPR applies as the primary data protection framework
• California, USA: CCPA/CPRA applies as the primary data protection framework
• Other Regions: Applicable local data protection laws apply

12.2 Dispute Resolution

For any dispute regarding this privacy policy:

• EEA/UK Users: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority (see https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en) and to seek a judicial remedy
• California Users: You may file a complaint with the California Attorney General (https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/privacy-act)
• General: Parties shall first attempt to resolve disputes through amicable negotiation

13. Disclaimer

GPS Tool Ultra is a utility application for coordinate conversion, distance measurement, area calculation, and geographic information display. By using this app, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• Results are for reference only: All coordinate conversions, distance calculations, area measurements, and bearing computations provided by this app are based on standard mathematical models and algorithms. Due to the inherent limitations of these models (including but not limited to Earth's ellipsoidal approximation, projection distortion, and encryption algorithm precision for domestic coordinate systems), results may contain minor errors and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate.
• Data verification is your responsibility: You are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy of input coordinates and calculation results before using them for any practical purpose. The app does not validate the correctness or reasonableness of user-provided data.
• Not for professional use: This app is not intended for and should not be used as the sole basis for professional surveying, land measurement, engineering design, navigation, cartography, or any activity where data accuracy is critical or where errors could result in property damage, personal injury, or financial loss.
• No warranty: The app is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the app will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that any errors will be corrected.
• Limitation of liability: To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenues, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of or inability to use the app, or any errors or inaccuracies in calculation results.
• Third-party data: Map tiles, geocoding, and search services are provided by Apple MapKit and are subject to Apple's terms of service and privacy policy. We do not control and are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or availability of third-party map data.