Privacy Policy

Introduction & Scope

This Privacy Policy describes how Roamy: Home, Compass & Sun (“App,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) handles information when you use our iOS application published by Gemshi (“Developer”).

Roamy: Home, Compass & Sun is a tactical navigation and telemetry tool. It uses on-device sensors and optional third-party services for analytics, advertising, and in-app purchases. By downloading or using the App, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

This policy applies to the Roamy: Home, Compass & Sun mobile application. It does not apply to websites or services operated by third parties that may be linked from the App (for example, support or marketing pages), which are governed by their own privacy policies.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the App.

Information We Collect and How We Use It

We design Roamy: Home, Compass & Sun to keep sensitive content on your device whenever possible. The sections below explain what data is involved, where it is processed, and why.

Location Data

What we use it for

• Live GPS and related location information power core features, including compass headings, location telemetry, sun and shadow calculations, and map-related displays.

How it is handled

• Location is accessed only when you use the App and only to provide these features on your device.
• We do not track your location in the background for advertising or analytics purposes as part of our own systems.
• We do not maintain a history of your movements on our servers. Location data used for stamping or display is processed on your device in connection with the features you use.

Your choices

• You can enable or disable Location Services for Roamy: Home, Compass & Sun at any time in Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services on your iPhone or iPad. Some features will not work without location permission.

Camera, Photo Library, and Local Media

What we use it for

• The App lets you capture photos (with your permission), overlay live telemetry on those photos, and save or share the result.

How it is handled — important

• All photo capture, stamping, rendering, saving, and sharing are performed locally on your device.
• We do not upload, do not collect, and do not store your photos, camera captures, or stamped images on our servers.
• When you save to the Photos library or use the system share sheet, Apple’s and your chosen apps’ policies apply to what happens after you export content from Roamy: Home, Compass & Sun.

Your choices

• Camera and photo library access require your explicit permission through iOS. You can revoke access in Settings → Privacy & Security → Camera and Photos.

Usage Data, Analytics, and Diagnostics

What may be collected

Through Firebase Analytics (Google), we may receive aggregated and pseudonymous usage information, such as:

• General app interaction events (for example, feature usage related to improving the product)
• Crash and stability-related signals
• Performance metrics

We use this information to understand how the App is used, fix bugs, and improve reliability and user experience. We do not use Firebase Analytics to build a profile of you for our own direct marketing.

Advertising-related data

Through Google AdMob, ads may involve collection of data by Google and its partners, such as:

• Device identifiers (including the Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA) if you have granted App Tracking Transparency permission, or limited alternatives when you have not)
• IP address and coarse location derived from IP
• Ad interaction data (impressions, clicks, completions for rewarded ads)

Ads may be served as non-personalized or personalized, depending on your device settings, consent choices, and applicable law. We use advertising to support a free tier of the App; upgrading to Pro removes in-app ads as described in the App.

We do not sell your personal information as defined under applicable U.S. state privacy laws.

Purchases (Apple StoreKit)

What we use it for

• A one-time Pro in-app purchase unlocks premium features (such as removing ads and unlimited stamped photo exports/sharing, as described in the App).

How it is handled

• All payment processing is handled by Apple through StoreKit. We do not receive or store your credit card, bank account, or other full payment credentials.
• We may receive confirmation of purchase entitlement (for example, that Pro is unlocked on your Apple ID) so the App can enable Pro features on your device.

Third-Party Service Providers

We rely on the following categories of third parties. Their handling of data is governed by their own policies:

We encourage you to review these policies to understand how those companies process data. Where required by law, Google and other partners may act as independent controllers or processors of data they collect through their SDKs.

We do not control third-party ad networks’ or analytics providers’ data practices beyond our configuration of their SDKs in the App.

Legal Bases for Processing (EEA / UK Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process personal data where:

• Performance of a contract or steps at your request: providing the App and Pro features you request.
• Legitimate interests: improving the App, securing our services, and serving advertising in the free tier, balanced against your rights.
• Consent: where required for certain analytics or advertising identifiers (for example, IDFA where App Tracking Transparency applies).

You may have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object, or port data, and to withdraw consent where processing is consent-based. You may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you may have the right to know what personal information is collected, to delete certain information, to correct inaccurate information, and to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

We do not sell personal information for money. Advertising through AdMob may involve “sharing” as defined under California law. You can limit tracking via Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking on iOS and through device advertising settings. To exercise other rights, contact us using the information below.

We will not discriminate against you for exercising privacy rights.

Data Retention and Security

On your device

• Photos, stamped images, and location used for live features remain under your control on your device unless you choose to save or share them elsewhere.
• App preferences (such as theme, units, free export counters, and Pro status flags) may be stored locally on your device.

Third-party retention

• Google (Firebase, AdMob) retains data according to its policies and our configuration. Retention periods vary by data type and legal requirements.

Security

• We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures appropriate to the nature of the data we process. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International transfers

• Data processed by Google or Apple may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States, subject to those providers’ safeguards and terms.

Children’s Privacy

Roamy: Home, Compass & Sun is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at gemshi@me.com and we will take steps to delete such information where required by law.

Your Choices and Controls

• Location, Camera, Photos: managed in iOS Settings for Roamy: Home, Compass & Sun.
• Tracking / personalized ads: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking (App Tracking Transparency) and ad personalization settings on your device.
• Pro / ads: purchase Pro in the App to remove in-app ads; free-tier users may see ads as described above.
• Analytics: some analytics are integral to Firebase; limiting tracking as above may reduce personalized advertising but may not disable all technical telemetry used for crashes and stability.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the App, our practices, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this document and, where appropriate, provide notice in the App or on our website.

Your continued use of the App after the effective date of an updated policy constitutes acceptance of the revised policy, except where further consent is required by law.

Contact Us

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

Email: gemshi@me.com
App name: Roamy: Home, Compass & Sun
Developer: Gemshi

For App Store or purchase-related issues, you may also use Apple’s standard support channels for billing and refunds.

This document is provided for transparency and App Store compliance. It is not legal advice. You may wish to have a qualified attorney review this policy for your specific situation and jurisdictions.