1. Information We Collect
Flashlight & Compass does not require account registration and does not collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, contacts, messages, or photos.
The application may automatically collect limited technical information including:
- Device model and manufacturer
- Operating system version
- Application version
- Crash reports
- Anonymous usage statistics
- Advertising identifiers (if ads are enabled)
2. Permissions Used
To provide its core functionality, Flashlight & Compass may request the following permissions:
- Camera / Flashlight Permission – Used only to control your device's LED flash and provide flashlight functionality.
- Location Permission (Optional) – May be used to improve compass accuracy and directional readings on supported devices.
The application does not access your personal photos, videos, contacts, messages, or other unrelated information.
3. How We Use Information
- Provide flashlight functionality
- Provide compass and direction features
- Improve application performance
- Fix bugs and technical issues
- Enhance user experience
- Maintain app security and reliability
4. Offline Functionality
The flashlight and compass features are designed to work without requiring an internet connection.
Many core functions of the application remain available offline.
5. Advertising
If advertisements are enabled, Flashlight & Compass may display ads provided by third-party advertising partners such as Google AdMob.
Advertising providers may collect limited information including:
- Advertising identifiers
- Device information
- Ad interaction data
- Approximate location derived from IP address
This information is governed by the privacy policies of the respective advertising providers.
6. Analytics & Crash Reporting
We may use analytics and crash reporting tools to understand app performance and improve stability.
- Crash diagnostics
- Performance metrics
- Anonymous usage statistics
- Technical information necessary for troubleshooting
7. Third-Party Services
The application may use trusted third-party services including:
- Google Play Services
- Google AdMob (if enabled)
- Firebase Analytics (if enabled)
- Firebase Crashlytics (if enabled)
These services operate under their own privacy policies.
8. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Information may be shared only when required:
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect app security and prevent abuse
- With trusted service providers necessary for app functionality
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable measures to help protect information processed by the application.
However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.
10. Children's Privacy
Flashlight & Compass is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date shown above.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
13. Consent
By downloading, installing, or using Flashlight & Compass, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.