Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 3, 2026

Syntay ("we", "our", or "us") built the GeoLens application (the "App") as a free, ad-supported application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our App.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Project Data: Project names, client names, and surveyor names you enter when creating projects within the App.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Location Data

When you grant location permission, the App accesses your device's GPS to:

• Embed GPS coordinates, altitude, and heading into photo overlays and EXIF metadata
• Display your current position on the camera screen

Location data is processed locally on your device and stored only within the photos you capture and the local database on your device.

Camera and Microphone

The App uses your device's camera to capture photos and videos with geotagged overlays. The microphone is used solely for recording audio during video capture. All captured media is stored locally on your device.

Device and Usage Data (via Third-Party Services)

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Google Firebase Analytics: Collects anonymous usage statistics such as app opens, screen views, and feature usage to help us improve the App.
• Firebase Crashlytics: Collects crash reports including device model, OS version, and stack traces to help us identify and fix bugs.
• Firebase Performance Monitoring: Collects performance metrics such as app startup time and network latency.
• Firebase Remote Config: Delivers configuration parameters to the App. No personal data is collected through this service.
• Google AdMob: Serves advertisements within the App. AdMob may collect device identifiers (including the Advertising ID), IP address, and interaction data to serve personalized or non-personalized ads. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.

1.3 Advertising ID

The App collects Google's Advertising ID to support ad delivery through AdMob. You can reset or opt out of personalized advertising through your device's settings under Settings > Google > Ads.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Core Functionality: Processing location data to create geotagged photo overlays, managing projects, and generating PDF reports.
• App Improvement: Analyzing anonymous usage patterns and crash data to improve app stability and features.
• Advertising: Displaying ads within the App through Google AdMob.

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

All your project data, photos, and settings are stored locally on your device using:

• A local Room database for project and photo metadata
• Android MediaStore for captured photos and videos
• DataStore for app preferences and settings

3.2 No Cloud Storage

We do not upload your photos, project data, or location history to any server. Your content remains on your device unless you choose to share it yourself.

3.3 Security

We value your trust and strive to use commercially acceptable means of protecting your data. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Third-Party Services

The App uses third-party services that have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them:

• Google Play Services
• Firebase Privacy
• AdMob Privacy

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties, except:

• Analytics and Advertising Partners: Anonymous usage data and advertising identifiers are shared with Google through Firebase and AdMob as described above.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal processes.

6. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

7. Your Rights and Choices

• Location Permission: You can revoke location access at any time through your device's settings. The App requires location permission for its core geotagging functionality.
• Camera and Microphone: You can manage these permissions through your device settings.
• Advertising Preferences: You can opt out of personalized ads through your device's Google advertising settings.
• Data Deletion: You can delete all app data by clearing the App's data through your device settings or by uninstalling the App. Photos saved to your device's gallery must be deleted separately.
• Analytics Opt-Out: You can limit analytics data collection by disabling usage and diagnostics sharing in your device settings.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

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

• Email: contact@syntay.com