Information We Collect
Location Data
- Precise Location: GPS coordinates from your device for location identification, nearby places, and geofencing
- Background Location: Used for geofence alerts when app is closed
- Photo GPS Data: EXIF metadata from photos for location recognition
- Storage: Stored locally on device and optionally on secure servers for saved locations
Photos and Images
- Camera Access: To capture photos for location recognition
- Photo Library: To read EXIF metadata and GPS coordinates
- Processing: Photos processed temporarily to extract location data and identify landmarks
- Storage: Not permanently stored unless you save them to collections
Device Information
- Device ID: Unique identifier for geofence notifications
- Camera Metadata: Make, model, settings for analysis accuracy
User-Generated Content
- Saved locations and collections
- Notes and tags you add
- Location stories (24-hour private history)
How We Use Information
- Provide core app functionality (location recognition, nearby places)
- Enable geofencing and location-based notifications
- Save and organize your location collections
- Display weather and environmental data
- Improve app performance and user experience
- Provide customer support
Data Retention
- Location History: Stored until you delete it
- Photos: Processed temporarily, not stored permanently
- Collections: Stored until you delete them
- Stories: Auto-deleted after 24 hours
- Device Data: Stored while app is installed
Data Sharing
We do NOT:
- Sell your personal data to third parties
- Share your location data with advertisers
- Use your photos for any purpose other than location recognition
- Share your data without your explicit consent
We MAY share data with:
- Google Maps API: For location services and mapping
- Cloud Storage: For backing up your saved locations (if enabled)
- Analytics Services: Anonymized usage data to improve the app
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Delete your account and all associated data
- Opt-out of location tracking
- Disable geofencing features
- Export your saved locations
- Revoke permissions in device settings
Data Security
- All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
- Location data stored securely with industry-standard encryption
- Photos processed temporarily and not stored permanently
- You can delete your data at any time
Children's Privacy
Pic2Nav is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Maps Platform: For mapping and location services
- Expo Services: For app infrastructure
- Cloud Storage: For optional data backup
Permissions Explained
Required Permissions
- CAMERA: To capture photos for location recognition
- ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION: To get precise GPS coordinates
- ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: To get approximate location
- ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION: For geofencing alerts when app is closed
- READ_MEDIA_IMAGES: To access photos from your library
- ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION: To read GPS data from photo EXIF metadata
Optional Permissions
- POST_NOTIFICATIONS: To send geofence alerts
- WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: To save processed photos (Android 12 and below)
Contact
For privacy concerns: support@pic2nav.com
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date.
Your Consent
By using Pic2Nav, you consent to this privacy policy.