Effective Date: July 2026

Thank you for using Sea Level GPS: Altimeter Pro (“the App”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Location Information

The App collects your location data when you grant permission.

This includes:

Precise GPS Location (Fine Location)
Approximate Location (Coarse Location)
Background Location (only while an active tracking session is running)

Location data is used to:

Calculate altitude and sea level
Display your current position on the map
Record hiking, cycling, walking, or other outdoor activities
Calculate speed, distance, elevation gain, and route history
Provide location-based weather information
Discover nearby mountains and peaks

Background location is collected only during an active tracking session. Tracking stops when you end the session.

B. Activity Data

While tracking is active, the App records:

Route history
Distance traveled
Duration
Speed
Elevation changes
Altitude
Sea level measurements

This information is stored locally on your device unless you choose to export it.

C. Device Information

The App may collect limited device information such as:

Android version
Device model
Screen resolution
App version

This information helps improve compatibility and app performance.

D. Internet Usage

The App uses an internet connection to:

Load map tiles
Retrieve weather information
Access online elevation services
Display nearby mountain information

No browsing history or unrelated internet activity is collected.

2. Permissions We Request

Location Permission

Permissions:

ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION

Used for:

GPS positioning
Altitude calculation
Sea level measurement
Map display
Weather location

This permission is required for the core functionality of the App.

Background Location Permission

Permission:

ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION

Used only when you start an activity tracking session.

This allows the App to continue recording your route while:

the screen is off
the phone is locked
the App is minimized

The App does not collect background location unless tracking is active.

Foreground Service Permission

Permissions:

FOREGROUND_SERVICE
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION

These permissions allow Android to keep your tracking session running reliably and notify you that tracking is active.

Internet Permission

Permission:

INTERNET

Used to:

Download maps
Retrieve weather information
Access online elevation APIs
Load nearby peaks information

Wake Lock Permission

Permission:

WAKE_LOCK

Used only during active tracking sessions to prevent interruptions while recording your activity.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Calculate altitude and sea level
Display GPS information
Track outdoor activities
Show elevation charts
Display maps
Provide weather information
Improve navigation features
Save activity history
Export activity records
Improve app performance

4. Data Storage

Your tracking history and activity records are stored locally on your device.

The App does not upload your activity history to our servers unless a future cloud backup feature is introduced.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Information may be shared only with trusted third-party services necessary to provide App functionality, including:

Map providers
Weather service providers
Elevation data providers

These services process only the information required to perform their functions.

6. Third-Party Services

The App may use third-party services such as:

Google Play Services
Google Maps
Weather APIs
Online Elevation APIs

These providers have their own privacy policies governing the handling of your data.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is completely secure.

8. Your Choices

You may:

Disable Location Permission in Android Settings
Stop activity tracking at any time
Delete saved tracking history
Uninstall the App

Please note that disabling location permissions will prevent many core features from functioning.

9. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

10. Data Retention

Tracking history remains on your device until you delete it.

Location data collected during active tracking is retained only as long as necessary for the saved activity records.

11. International Users

Your information may be processed in countries where our service providers operate. By using the App, you consent to such processing where applicable.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted within the App or on the page where this Privacy Policy is hosted.

The updated policy becomes effective immediately upon publication.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

App Name: Sea Level GPS: Altimeter Pro

Email: learnswiftli@gmail.com

Google Play Data Safety Summary

Location: Collected for app functionality (GPS, altitude, maps, tracking, weather)
Background Location: Collected only during active tracking sessions
Personal Information: Not collected
Financial Information: Not collected
Contacts: Not collected
Messages: Not collected
Photos/Videos: Not collected
Audio: Not collected
Files/Documents: Only exported by the user (CSV)
Data Sharing: Not sold or shared for advertising
Data Encryption: Data transmitted over the internet is encrypted where supported by the service providers.
Data Deletion: Users can delete saved tracking history at any time.

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