Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 18, 2025
Navigation Apps Studio built the Street View: Live Earth Map app. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use our app and explains your rights under applicable privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and VCDPA.
By using our services, you agree to the terms described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We generally do not require users to register or create an account. Any optional information you provide (for example, when submitting feedback or support requests) will be collected only for the specific purpose for which it is provided.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use our app, we and our third-party partners may collect certain information automatically, including:
Location Data (approximate or precise) to enable navigation, map display, and street view features.
Device Information such as device model, operating system version, and unique identifiers like the Google Advertising ID.
Network Information such as your IP address, mobile network provider, and Wi-Fi connection status.
Usage Data such as app interactions, feature usage statistics, and crash logs via analytics and error reporting tools.
Sensitive Information We may collect information such as your geo-location (to provide precise location-based services) and unique device identifiers (for analytics and ad personalization).
2. Permissions and Their Purpose
Our app requests certain permissions to provide the best possible user experience. These include:
Internet Permission – Used to load maps, show ads, and enable online features. No personal data is collected.
Access Coarse Location – Allows the app to determine your approximate location to show relevant map areas and basic location-based features.
Access Fine (precise) Location – Allows the app to determine your precise location, enabling accurate navigation and street view positioning.
Access Network State – Lets the app check whether you have an active internet connection so it can load maps and related data efficiently.
Access Wi-Fi State – Helps the app identify if your device is connected to Wi-Fi, allowing better data management and improved loading speeds.
Post Notifications Permission – Allows the app to send you notifications such as feature updates, reminders, and service-related alerts.
Advertising ID Permission (AD_ID) – Used to access your Google Advertising ID, which enables us to serve relevant ads and measure ad performance through services like Google AdMob.
Billing Permission – Used to enable in-app purchases (e.g., ad-free version, premium features). No personal or payment information is collected by us; all transactions are processed securely through Google Play.
You may choose to deny any non-essential permissions in your device settings, though this may limit the functionality of certain features.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
Provide and improve the app’s features and performance.
Customize the user experience and app content.
Deliver personalized or non-personalized advertisements.
Diagnose and fix errors or crashes.
Analyze usage patterns to improve future updates.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, we may share certain data with:
Service Providers such as Google Play Services, AdMob, and Firebase to operate and maintain the app.
Legal Authorities if required to comply with applicable laws.
Analytics Partners to understand how users interact with the app.
5. Data Storage and Retention
We do not store or save any personal information directly; most information is processed locally on your device. Data such as Advertising IDs and analytics information is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. But the this data which we get from our users will be immediately deleted after uninstallation of application. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 7 in privacy policy).
6. Third-Party Services Used
Our app integrates the following third-party services, which may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies:
Google Play Services – Core app functionality, location services, crash reporting.
AdMob – Personalized and non-personalized advertising.
Firebase Analytics – Usage analytics and performance monitoring.
For more details, please review their privacy policies:
7. Your Privacy Rights
Under GDPR (EU/EEA Users)
You have the rights to access, correct, delete, restrict processing, request data portability, and object to processing of your personal data.
Under CCPA (California Residents)
You have the rights to know what personal data we collect, delete your data, opt-out of its sale (we do not sell personal data), and not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.
Under VCDPA (Virginia Residents)
You have the rights to confirm if your data is processed, access and correct it, delete it, and opt-out of targeted advertising or profiling.
You can exercise these rights by contacting us at navigationappsstudio@gmail.com.
8. Children's Privacy
Our app is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them. If such data is discovered, it is deleted immediately.
9. Security of Your Data
We use reasonable security measures to protect your data, but no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted here with a new “Effective Date.” Continued use of the app after such updates will indicate acceptance.