Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 25, 2025
3D Earth Map - Satellite View ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you use our Android application.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to provide you with a high-quality mapping experience:
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Location Data
- Precise location data (when you grant permission) to center the map, navigate, and use compass features.
- Processed in real-time by Mapbox and Google Maps; not stored on our servers.
- Permissions for ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION and ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION are requested to provide accurate positioning.
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Search History
- Stored locally on your device for convenience.
- Managed through Room database for efficient local storage.
- Can be cleared through app settings at any time.
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Device Information
- Device model, operating system version, app version, and screen resolution.
- Used for crash reporting via Firebase Crashlytics and app optimization.
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Usage Data
- Includes map interactions (zoom, pan) and feature usage patterns.
- Collected anonymously via Firebase Analytics to improve app functionality.
- No personally identifiable information is connected to usage data.
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Diagnostic Data
- Crash reports and technical diagnostics via Firebase Crashlytics to enhance stability.
- Contains technical information about your device at the time of a crash.
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Purchase Data
- One-time purchase information processed through Google Play Billing and managed by Adapty.
- Payment information is handled securely by Google Play Store, not by us.
- Purchase tokens and analytics data are processed by Adapty to verify your premium features access.
2. Third-Party Services
Our app integrates these services to provide core functionality:
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Google Maps SDK
- Provides mapping functionality and satellite imagery.
- Used for geocoding and reverse geocoding through FetchAddressIntentService.
- Google Privacy Policy
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Mapbox
- Powers our enhanced 3D mapping and custom terrain features.
- Used with version 11.10.0 for optimal performance.
- Mapbox Privacy Policy
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Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics
- Collects anonymous usage data and crash reports to improve app stability.
- Implemented through Firebase BOM version 33.9.0.
- Firebase Privacy Policy
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Google Play Billing
- Manages in-app purchases using Billing Library version 6.2.1.
- Verifies and maintains your premium access status.
- Google Play Privacy Policy
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Adapty
- Manages purchase verification and analytics for premium features.
- Processes purchase data to provide subscription analytics and insights.
- Adapty Privacy Policy
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AdMob and Mediation Partners
- Provides in-app advertising using AdMob SDK version 23.6.0.
- Mediation partners include:
- Ad personalization can be limited through your device settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To center the map on your current location when requested.
- To process location searches and save them locally for your convenience.
- To analyze app performance through EventBus and improve stability via crash reports.
- To provide appropriate map scaling through SDP library implementation.
- To verify your premium purchase status using Google Play Billing and Adapty.
- To analyze purchase and subscription data for app improvement.
- To display notifications about app features using FancyToast.
- To deliver advertisements that help support our free version.
- To comply with legal obligations when necessary.
4. Data Retention
- Search history is stored in a local Room database until you clear it.
- Location data is processed in real-time; we don't store your location history.
- Usage and diagnostic data may be retained by Firebase according to their retention policies.
- Purchase verification tokens and analytics data are stored by Adapty according to their retention policies.
- Purchase verification tokens are stored for the lifetime of your app installation to verify premium access.
5. Information Sharing
We share data only in these specific circumstances:
- With mapping providers (Google Maps, Mapbox) to render maps and provide location services.
- With Google Play Billing for purchase management and verification.
- With Adapty for purchase verification and analytics.
- With advertising partners (AdMob, AppLovin, Mintegral, Pangle) to deliver ads in the free version.
- With Firebase for anonymous analytics and crash reporting.
- To comply with legal obligations or prevent security threats.
- We never sell your personal data to third parties.
6. Your Rights
- Access and clear your search history directly through the app settings menu.
- Control location permissions through your device settings. You can revoke ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION or ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION at any time.
- Opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings or Google Ad Settings.
- Limit Firebase Analytics data collection by enabling analytics opt-out in your device settings.
- View your purchase history through your Google Play Store account.
- Contact us with any privacy questions at support@ankamap.com. Since our app primarily processes data locally on your device and uses anonymized analytics through third-party services, please include specific details about your request to help us assist you appropriately.
7. Children's Privacy
Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 and will delete any such data if we become aware of its collection.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be effective upon posting, and we may notify you via in-app messages. The "Effective Date" at the top will indicate when the policy was last updated.
9. Premium Features
Our app offers premium features through a one-time purchase using Google Play Billing:
- Payment will be charged to your Google Play account at confirmation of purchase.
- Premium access provides ad-free experience and unlocks all advanced mapping features.
- The purchase provides permanent access to premium features on the device where the purchase was made.
- Refunds are processed according to the Google Play Store refund policy.
- Any promotional offers or discounts are subject to specific terms provided at the time of offer.
10. Contact Us