Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 24, 2026

Developed by VENTION | Email: info@ventionpk.com

VENTION ("we", "our", or "us") develops mobile applications and software solutions. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, disclosed, and protected when you use our Satellite Map 3D Live Earth application ("App") on Google Play.

This policy applies globally and includes specific provisions for users in the European Union (EU/EEA) under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), users in the United Kingdom under UK GDPR, users in California (USA) under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and users in other jurisdictions with applicable privacy laws.

By installing or using our App, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not install or use the App.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

Our App does not require users to create accounts or provide personal information directly. We do not intentionally collect personally identifiable information such as your name, home address, phone number, or email address, unless you voluntarily provide it when contacting us for support.

1.2 Non-Personal & Technical Information

To improve App functionality, performance, and user experience, certain non-personal information is collected automatically through integrated third-party services, including:

Device model and manufacturer
Device identifiers (e.g., Android Advertising ID / GAID)
Operating system version
Application version
Language and locale preferences
Country or region
App usage information and session data
Diagnostic information and crash reports
Performance metrics (startup time, screen rendering)
Approximate geographic location (for ad personalization, only if consented)

This information is generally collected in an aggregated or anonymized manner and is not used to directly identify individual users.

1.3 Location Information

Our App requests access to device location to provide core navigation features including GPS navigation, route guidance, speed measurement, distance calculations, altitude information, direction/compass functionality, and traffic-related services.

Location access is used only while the App is actively in use (foreground only). We do not perform background location tracking. We do not use location information to create persistent user profiles or for continuous tracking outside of active App usage.

As per Google Play's updated Location Permissions policy (effective April 2026), precise location access is implemented using the recommended location button mechanism. Users can revoke location access at any time through device settings.

2. How We Use Information

Information collected through our App may be used to:

Provide and maintain App functionality
Deliver GPS navigation, mapping, and location-based services
Improve application performance and reliability
Analyze feature usage to enhance user experience
Fix bugs and resolve technical issues
Deliver in-app notifications and updates via Firebase Cloud Messaging
Display advertisements through Google AdMob (personalized or non-personalized based on consent)
Process subscriptions and in-app purchases via Google Play Billing
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use data for purposes beyond what is disclosed in this Privacy Policy.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR / UK GDPR)

This section applies to users in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and United Kingdom (UK).

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR, we are required to have a valid legal basis for processing personal data. We rely on the following legal bases:

3.1 Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

We rely on your freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent for:

Personalized advertising through Google AdMob
Analytics tracking via Firebase Analytics
Processing of advertising identifiers (GAID)
Any other data processing that is not strictly necessary for core App functionality

You may withdraw your consent at any time through the in-app privacy settings or by contacting us. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred before withdrawal.

3.2 Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)

We process certain technical and diagnostic data based on our legitimate interests in:

Maintaining and improving App stability and performance (crash reporting via Firebase Crashlytics)
Monitoring App performance metrics (Firebase Performance Monitoring)
Sending App update notifications (Firebase Remote Config, FCM)

We have assessed that these legitimate interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms. You have the right to object to this processing (see Section 14).

3.3 Contract Performance (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR)

When you purchase a subscription or in-app feature, processing of transactional data is necessary for the performance of that contract. Payment processing is handled directly by Google Play Billing.

3.4 Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR)

We may process data where required to comply with applicable legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests from public authorities.

4. User Consent & Prominent Disclosure

In compliance with Google Play Developer Program Policies, we obtain your explicit consent before collecting or processing personal and sensitive data.

Upon first launch of the App, you will be shown a clear in-app consent dialog that:

Explains what data is collected and why, in plain language
Is displayed before any data collection begins
Requires an affirmative action (e.g., tapping "Accept") to indicate consent
Does not auto-dismiss or expire as a method of obtaining consent
Does not interpret navigating away as consent
Allows you to manage, update, or withdraw consent at any time

For EU/EEA/UK users, we implement a dedicated Consent Management Platform (CMP) compliant with the IAB Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) to manage consent for advertising and analytics. You may update your consent preferences at any time through the App's privacy settings menu.

For users in other regions requiring consent (e.g., Brazil under LGPD, South Korea under PIPA), equivalent consent mechanisms are applied as required by local law.

5. Advertising (Google AdMob)

Our App displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob. AdMob may collect and process information such as:

Advertising ID (GAID)
Device information
App interaction and engagement data
Approximate location information
Ad performance metrics

This information may be used to deliver advertisements, measure ad effectiveness, prevent fraud, and improve advertising services. Personalized or non-personalized ads are shown depending on your consent and applicable local laws.

EU/EEA/UK users will only receive personalized ads if explicit consent has been granted through our in-app CMP. Non-personalized ads are shown by default where consent is not given.

You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time by resetting or disabling your device's Advertising ID in your device settings (Settings > Privacy > Ads on Android).

Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google AdMob Partner Guidelines: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543

6. Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Certain premium features may be accessed through subscriptions or in-app purchases, processed exclusively by Google Play Billing. When you make a purchase:

Payment information is processed directly and securely by Google
We do not collect, store, or have access to your credit card or payment account credentials
Google may retain purchase records, subscription status, transaction identifiers, and payment verification information
We receive only confirmation of purchase status to unlock premium features

Google Payments Privacy Notice: https://payments.google.com/payments/apis-secure/get_legal_document?ldo=0&ldt=privacynotice

7. Firebase Services (Google LLC)

Our App uses Firebase services provided by Google LLC, located at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Where applicable under GDPR, Google LLC acts as a data processor on our behalf under a Data Processing Agreement (DPA).

7.1 Firebase Analytics

Helps us understand how users interact with our App. Legal basis: Consent (EU/EEA/UK); Legitimate Interests (other regions). May collect: device information, session duration, screen views, feature usage statistics, and general geographic region.

7.2 Firebase Crashlytics

Helps identify and resolve technical issues. Legal basis: Legitimate Interests. Collects: device type, OS version, App version, crash logs, diagnostic information, and app state at the time of crashes.

7.3 Firebase Performance Monitoring

Monitors app startup times, network request performance, screen rendering performance, and overall application responsiveness. Legal basis: Legitimate Interests.

7.4 Firebase Remote Config

Allows us to update app settings and feature availability remotely without requiring users to install an app update. Does not collect personal data.

7.5 Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)

Used to deliver notifications about new features, updates, service announcements, and promotions where permitted. FCM generates a unique application instance token for notification delivery. Legal basis: Consent (for promotional messages); Legitimate Interests (for service notifications). You can disable notifications at any time through device settings.

Firebase Privacy Information: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Google Data Processing Terms: https://business.safety.google/controllerterms/

8. App Permissions

Our App may request the following permissions when necessary to provide core functionality. We request only permissions that are necessary for the described purposes, in line with Google Play's principle of minimal data access.

8.1 Internet Access

Required for maps, navigation data, advertisements, subscriptions, analytics, and push notifications.

8.2 Location Access (Foreground Only)

Required for GPS navigation, route guidance, speedometer functionality, and location-based services. Precise location is accessed using the recommended location button mechanism per Google Play's updated Location Permissions policy (April 2026). Location is only accessed while the App is actively in use. Users can deny or revoke this permission at any time; basic non-navigation features will remain available.

8.3 Camera Access

Used only in features that require image capture or augmented reality functionality. Only requested when you actively use a camera-dependent feature.

8.4 Storage Access

Used to save and load App-related content (such as offline maps or user preferences) locally on your device.

8.5 Notification Permission

Used to deliver updates, reminders, feature announcements, and service notifications via Firebase Cloud Messaging. You can disable notifications at any time through device settings.

8.6 Phone State Permission

Requested only where required for specific App functionality to prevent navigation interruptions during calls.

All permissions can be managed and revoked through your device settings at any time. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate users who decline non-essential permissions.

9. Third-Party Services & Data Processors

Our App integrates with the following third-party service providers. Each provider processes data in accordance with their own privacy policies and, where applicable under GDPR, under Data Processing Agreements (DPAs). We take reasonable steps to ensure that all SDK providers used in our App comply with Google Play Developer Program Policies.

Service Providers:

Google AdMob (Google LLC) — Advertising | google.com/policies/privacy
Google Play Billing (Google LLC) — Payments and subscriptions
Firebase Analytics (Google LLC) — Usage analytics
Firebase Crashlytics (Google LLC) — Crash reporting
Firebase Performance Monitoring (Google LLC) — App performance
Firebase Remote Config (Google LLC) — App configuration
Firebase Cloud Messaging (Google LLC) — Push notifications
Mapbox Inc. — Map data, tiles, and navigation services
Google Play Services (Google LLC) — Core Android platform services

Mapbox Privacy Policy: https://www.mapbox.com/legal/privacy

Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google Data Processing Terms (GDPR): https://business.safety.google/controllerterms/

10. Google Play Data Safety Section

In accordance with Google Play Developer Program Policies, we have accurately completed the Data Safety Form for this App in the Google Play Console. The Data Safety section displayed on the App's Play Store listing reflects the data collection, sharing, and security practices described in this Privacy Policy.

The Data Safety section and this Privacy Policy are kept consistent and updated whenever there are material changes to our data practices. We are responsible for the accuracy of the information provided in the Data Safety section, including data collected by third-party SDKs.

11. International Data Transfers

Some third-party service providers used by our App (including Google LLC and Mapbox Inc.) may process information on servers located outside your country of residence, including in the United States and other jurisdictions.

11.1 Transfers from the EU/EEA/UK

For users in the European Union, European Economic Area, or United Kingdom, transfers of personal data to countries outside the EU/EEA/UK that do not have an adequacy decision are carried out under appropriate safeguards, including:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
The EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (where applicable)
Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) where applicable

Google LLC's data processing terms include Standard Contractual Clauses for international transfers. For more details, see Google's Data Processing Terms linked in Section 9.

11.2 Other Regions

For users in other regions, we take appropriate steps to ensure that international transfers of your information comply with applicable data protection laws.

12. Data Retention

We do not maintain personal user databases on our own servers.

Information collected by third-party services (Google, Firebase, Mapbox) is retained according to their respective data retention policies
Locally stored data (such as saved maps or preferences) remains on your device until you delete it manually or uninstall the App
If you contact us by email, your communication may be retained for up to 2 years for support and legal purposes

For EU/EEA/UK users: We retain data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or as required by applicable law. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 14).

For data processed by Google services, you can request deletion through Google's privacy controls at https://myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy.

13. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to help protect information processed through our App. Third-party services we use also implement their own industry-standard security measures, including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours as required by GDPR Article 33, and affected users without undue delay where required under Article 34.

14. Your Privacy Rights

14.1 Rights Under GDPR / UK GDPR (EU, EEA & UK Users)

If you are located in the European Union, European Economic Area, or United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR:

Right of Access (Article 15): Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification (Article 16): Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
Right to Erasure / Right to be Forgotten (Article 17): Request deletion of your personal data where there is no legitimate reason for us to continue processing it
Right to Restriction of Processing (Article 18): Request that we limit how we process your data in certain circumstances
Right to Data Portability (Article 20): Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format
Right to Object (Article 21): Object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes
Right to Withdraw Consent (Article 7(3)): Withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing
Right Not to be Subject to Automated Decision-Making (Article 22): We do not carry out solely automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority. A list of EU supervisory authorities is available at: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en

UK users may contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at: https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/

14.2 Rights Under CCPA / CPRA (California, USA Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months
Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions
Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising without consent
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: We do not use sensitive personal information beyond what is necessary
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at info@ventionpk.com with the subject line "California Privacy Request".

14.3 Rights Under Other Applicable Laws

Users in other jurisdictions may have additional privacy rights under local laws, including:

Brazil (LGPD - Lei Geral de Protecao de Dados): Rights to access, correction, deletion, portability, and information about sharing
Canada (PIPEDA / Law 25): Rights to access and correction of personal information
Australia (Privacy Act 1988): Rights to access and correct personal information
South Korea (PIPA): Rights to access, correction, deletion, and suspension of processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@ventionpk.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law (generally 30 days for GDPR; 45 days for CCPA).

14.4 How to Submit a Request

To exercise any privacy right, please contact us at info@ventionpk.com with:

Your full name and contact details
The specific right you wish to exercise
Sufficient information to identify your request (e.g., device type, approximate date of App installation)

For rights related to data processed by Google services (AdMob, Firebase, etc.), please submit requests directly to Google at: https://myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy

15. Children's Privacy

Our App is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in certain EU member states, as applicable under local law) and is not designed to knowingly collect personal information from children.

We do not knowingly collect, use, or share personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information through our App, please contact us immediately at info@ventionpk.com and we will take prompt steps to review and remove such information.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor their children's mobile application usage and use available parental controls on their devices.

16. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our mobile App does not use traditional browser cookies. However, integrated third-party services (such as Google AdMob and Firebase) may use the following technologies:

Advertising Identifiers: Android Advertising ID (GAID) used by AdMob for ad personalization and measurement
SDKs: Software development kits embedded in our App that collect data as described in Sections 5 and 7
Device Fingerprinting: Limited device characteristics may be used by third-party services for fraud prevention

You can reset or disable your device's Advertising ID at any time through your device settings (Settings > Privacy > Ads on Android). Resetting your Advertising ID will limit the ability of advertisers to show you personalized ads.

For EU/EEA/UK users, the use of advertising identifiers for personalized advertising requires your prior consent, which you can manage through our in-app consent settings.

17. Data Protection Officer (DPO)

This section applies primarily to EU/EEA/UK users under GDPR Article 37.

As a small developer, we have assessed that the appointment of a formal Data Protection Officer is not currently mandatory under our processing activities. However, for any data protection concerns, inquiries, or to exercise your rights under GDPR or UK GDPR, you may contact us directly:

Privacy Contact: VENTION

Email: info@ventionpk.com

We aim to respond to all data protection inquiries within 30 days as required by GDPR Article 12.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, third-party services, or applicable laws. Changes become effective when the revised Privacy Policy is published at the URL provided in our App's Play Store listing.

For material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify users through in-app notices prior to or at the time the changes take effect. For EU/EEA/UK users, if a material change affects processing based on consent, we will request fresh consent where required by GDPR.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy, where permitted by applicable law.

19. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Company Name: VENTION

Email: info@ventionpk.com

This Privacy Policy is available at an active, publicly accessible, non-geofenced, non-PDF URL as required by Google Play Developer Program Policies.