Privacy Policy for Speedometer Android Application
Last Updated: August 10, 2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Speedometer collects, uses, shares, and protects your data. We are committed to complying with all applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
2. Data Collection
Speedometer utilizes GPS to determine speed and distance.
- GPS Data: The application utilizes GPS only when you press the "Start" button and stops using GPS when you press the "Stop" button or disable the application. GPS data is stored locally on your device.
- Fuel Data (Optional): You can input the amount of fuel you've added. Fuel data is stored locally along with GPS data.
- Google AdMob: We utilize Google AdMob as a platform for displaying advertisements within the app. We do not have access to data collected by Google AdMob. Google AdMob may collect data for analytics and potentially targeted advertising (information about this is available in Google AdMob's Privacy Policy: https://admob.google.com/).
3. Data Processing & Legal Basis
GDPR Compliance: We process your data based on the following legal bases, depending on the nature of the data and your consent:
- Consent: Where required by law (e.g., for certain types of data processing).
- Performance of a Contract: Processing data necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations with you (e.g., providing the app).
- Legitimate Interest: In limited circumstances, we may process data based on our legitimate interests, such as app improvement and troubleshooting.
CCPA Compliance: As a California resident, you have specific rights under the CCPA. We provide you with the following information:
- Categories of Personal Information: We collect GPS data and, optionally, fuel data, which can be considered personal information.
- Purpose of Collection: To provide the speedometer app functionality and, optionally, to track fuel consumption.
- Right to Know: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information.
4. Data Storage
GPS data and fuel data (if provided) are stored on your device and are deleted when the app is uninstalled.
5. Links to Third-Party Services
The app contains links to Github: https://github.com/. Accessing these links is at your own discretion.
6. User Consent
- GPS Usage: You consent to the use of GPS when you press the "Start" button.
- Advertising: A notification during app installation (within the Google Play Store page) indicates that the app contains advertisements. Installing the app implies your consent to view advertisements.
7. Data Protection Measures
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
8. User Rights
- Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of your data.
- Right to Rectify: You have the right to correct inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You have the right to request the deletion of your data.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict how we process your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in a portable format.