Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 31, 2024

Introduction

Geo Roulette ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our mobile application handles information when you use our coordinate generation service.

Information We Collect

Location Data (Optional)

Geo Roulette may access your device's location only when you explicitly choose to use the "Near Me" feature. This feature allows you to generate random coordinates within a specific radius of your current location.

Important:

  • Location access is completely optional
  • You must grant permission each time you use the "Near Me" feature
  • Location data is never collected, stored, or transmitted to our servers
  • All location processing happens locally on your device
  • You can revoke location permissions at any time through your device settings

Data We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect, store, or transmit:

How We Use Information

When you use the "Near Me" feature:

  1. Your device temporarily accesses your current location
  2. The app calculates random coordinates within your selected radius
  3. The coordinates are displayed on the map
  4. Your location data is immediately discarded and never leaves your device

Third-Party Services

Mapbox

Geo Roulette uses Mapbox to display interactive maps. When you use the app, Mapbox may collect:

Mapbox's data collection is governed by their privacy policy: https://www.mapbox.com/legal/privacy

Note: Mapbox does not receive your precise location unless you choose to interact with map features. Map tiles are requested based on the visible map area, not your personal location.

Data Storage

Local Storage Only

The app stores the following information locally on your device:

This data:

Children's Privacy

Geo Roulette does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13 years of age. The app contains no age-restricted content and does not require users to provide any personal information.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

How to Manage Location Permissions

On iOS:

  1. Go to Settings → Geo Roulette
  2. Tap Location
  3. Choose "Never" or "Ask Next Time"

Data Security

Since we don't collect or transmit your data, there is no risk of data breach or unauthorized access to your personal information. All app functionality happens locally on your device.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

International Users

Geo Roulette is available worldwide. All data processing happens locally on your device, regardless of your location. No data is transferred across borders.

Contact Us

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

GitHub: Open an issue

Website: https://georoulette.com

Your Consent

By using Geo Roulette, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

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